The AS-T in Film, Television, and Electronic Media provides students with a strong
academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate
study. Students who have completed the AS-T in Film, Television, and Electronic Media
will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Film, Television,
and Media or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University
system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for
your transfer institution.
Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or
area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable
grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the students will have the skill to apply concepts
of composition, film language and lighting techniques to support the creative vision
of the director; collaborate effectively as a member of a team to achieve the challenges
of technical and conceptual goals of a project from origination to the completion
of the high quality final deliverable media production; and utilize conceptual editing
techniques to support storytelling and solve story problems through the use of editing
dialogue, sound design, music, and sound effects to complete the creation of the master
for final deliverables.
Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
UNITS |
| MCOMM 101 |
Introduction to Mass Communications |
3 |
| FTVM 100 |
Aesthetics of Cinema |
3 |
FTVM 112
or
FTVM 120 |
Introduction to Screenwriting
or
Writing for Media |
3
or
3 |
| LIST A - CHOOSE ONE FROM EACH AREA |
| Area 1: Audio |
|
| FTVM 135 |
Introduction to Audio Production |
3 |
| Area 2: Video or Film Production |
|
| FTVM 131 |
Introduction to TV Studio Production |
3 |
| FTVM 132 |
Introduction to Film Production |
3 |
| LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING |
| Any course from List A not already used |
|
| ARTH 125 |
Motion Picture History and Culture |
3 |
| PHOTO 101 |
Traditional Photography I |
4 |
| LIST C - CHOOSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE UNITS |
|
| Any course from List A or List B not already used |
|
| ART 220 |
Introduction to Motion Graphics |
3 |
| FTVM 101 |
Film Genres |
3 |
| FTVM 102 |
Aesthetics of International Cinema: World War II to the Present |
3 |
| FTVM 103 |
Emerging Global Cinema |
3 |
| FTVM 104 |
American Independent Film |
3 |
| FTVM 106 |
Great Filmmakers |
3 |
| FTVM 107 |
Beyond Hollywood: Gender, Race and Sex in Movies |
3 |
| FTVM 108 |
Documentary Film Aesthetics |
3 |
| FTVM 137 |
Introduction to Cinematography |
3 |
| FTVM 139 |
Introduction to Editing |
3 |
| FTVM 212 |
Advanced Screenwriting |
3 |
| FTVM 249 |
Advanced Editing |
3 |
| FTVM 255 |
Field Sound Production |
1 |
| FTVM 256 |
Post Production Sound Practicum |
1 |
| FTVM 257 |
Grip and Lighting Practicum |
1 |
| FTVM 258 |
Camera Assistant Practicum |
1 |
| FTVM 259 |
Assistant Editor Practicum |
1 |
| FTVM 270A |
Professional Film Production Intensive |
3 |
| FTVM 270B |
Professional Film Production Intensive Laboratory |
1-2 |
| FTVM 271 |
Documentary Filmmaking |
3 |
| FTVM 272 |
Advanced Film Production |
2 |
| FTVM 50 |
Film, Television and Media Arts Internship |
1-3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18
|
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the
60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Spring 2025 |
GCC Catalog Addendum 2024-2025 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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