The Associate of Arts Degree in Film offers students specified professional paths in direction, camera operation, post-production, and story development. The first half of the program provides an overview of all facets of filmmaking. During the student’s last half of the program, they will specialize in the area of their choice. In all areas of specialization, students are exposed to a significant amount of practical work experience on film sets.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| FTVM 112 | Film Audio Production | 3 |
| FTVM 114 | Editing I | 3 |
| FTVM 131 | Cinematography | 3 |
| or FTVM 132 | Film and Video Production I | |
| FTVM 120 | Writing for Streaming and Broadcast | 3 |
| or FTVM 121 | Writing for Cinema | |
| Work Experience - Complete a minimum of three units from the following: | ||
| FTVM 098 | Media Arts Work Experience | 0.5-4 |
| or FTVM 198 | Media Practicum | |
| One Pathway from the following: | ||
Directing Pathway - Take Three Courses: | ||
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| FTVM 234 | Film and Video Production II | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
| THART 120 | Acting Fundamentals I | 3 |
| FTVM 131 | Cinematography | 3 |
| or FTVM 132 | Film and Video Production I | |
Story Development Pathway - Take Three Courses: | ||
| THART 105 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| FTVM 120 | Writing for Streaming and Broadcast | 3 |
| or FTVM 121 | Writing for Cinema | |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| THART 166 | Improvisational Acting | 3 |
| FTVM 110 | Audio Performance | 3 |
| FTVM 111 | Studio Audio Production | 3 |
Post-Production Pathway - Take Three Courses: | ||
| FTVM 111 | Studio Audio Production | 3 |
| FTVM 215 | Editing II | 3 |
| FTVM 216 | Color Correction for Film and Media | 3 |
| ART 145 | Introduction to Digital Applications for Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 280 | Beginning 3D Digital Animation and Visualization | 3 |
Camera Operation Pathway - Take Three Courses: | ||
| FTVM 131 | Cinematography | 3 |
| FTVM 234 | Film and Video Production II | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| ART 161 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| FTVM 162 | Film Photography | 3 |
| Electives - Take two additional courses not previously completed: | ||
| FTVM 110 | Audio Performance | 3 |
| FTVM 120 | Writing for Streaming and Broadcast | 3 |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| FTVM 131 | Cinematography | 3 |
| FTVM 215 | Editing II | 3 |
| FTVM 216 | Color Correction for Film and Media | 3 |
| FTVM 234 | Film and Video Production II | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
| THART 136 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| Total Units | 30-31 | |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following General Education (GE) patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of film production.
- Apply knowledge gained in courses to the development of a professional portfolio.
- Show an aptitude in a specific area of the film industry, either direction, story development, post-production, or camera operation.
- Demonstrate the skills associated with creative collaboration.