The Film, Television and Media department provides a comprehensive instructional program in radio and television broadcasting, digital film production, and digital audio and video production for use in broadcasting, cablecasting, multimedia, film production, and Internet applications.
The Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AS-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn this Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P").
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), which requires a minimum of 34 units; and
- Completion of a minimum 60 Cal-GETC transferrable semester units with a minimum “C” grade required in each course. A “C” is defined as a minimum of 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale.
Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution and major in Film, Television, and Electronic Media should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: Two courses from the following | ||
| FTVM 101 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| or COMM 135 | Mass Media and Society | |
| FTVM 120 | Writing for Streaming and Broadcast | 3 |
| or FTVM 121 | Writing for Cinema | |
| FTVM 102 | Introduction to Film and Media Aesthetics | 3 |
| List A - One course from each area: (6 units total) | ||
Area 1: Audio | ||
| FTVM 111 | Studio Audio Production | 3 |
| FTVM 112 | Film Audio Production | 3 |
Area 2: Video or Film Production | ||
| FTVM 130 | Film and TV Production Basics | 3 |
| FTVM 132 | Film and Video Production 1 | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
| List B - One course not already selected: (3 units) | ||
| FTVM 114 | Editing I | 3 |
| FTVM 131 | Cinematography | 3 |
| FTVM 234 | Film and Video Production II | 3 |
| List C - One course not already selected: (3 units) | ||
| FTVM 103 | Ethnicity and Identity in Media | 3 |
| or ETHS 103 | Ethnicity and Identity in Media | |
| FTVM 110 | Audio Performance | 3 |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| FTVM 133 | Broadcast News | 3 |
| FTVM 134 | Sports Broadcasting | 3 |
| FTVM 198 | Media Practicum | 3 |
| FTVM 213 | Radio and Podcast Operations | 3 |
| FTVM 215 | Editing II | 3 |
| FTVM 216 | Color Correction for Film and Media | 3 |
| FTVM 233 | TV Studio Production | 3 |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Total | 18 | |
| Total Units That May Be Double Counted | 9 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) Units | 34 | |
| Elective Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete the following General Education (GE) pattern:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Explain the history of radio, television, or film.
- Apply production principles to the basic operation of the audio console and radio station equipment.
- Write a script with an appropriate story line or purpose.
- Perform on camera or voice over.
- Demonstrate technical ability of film and audio skills.
- Demonstrate management skills.
- Qualify for transfer to a four-year institution.