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 130 | Film and TV Production Basics | 3 |
| or FTVM 131 | Cinematography | |
| FTVM 120 | Introduction to Screen, Media, and Broadcast Writing | 3 |
| or FTVM 121 | Intermediate Screen, Media, and Broadcast Writing | |
| Work Experience - Complete a minimum of three units from the following: | ||
| FTVM 098 | Media Arts Work Experience | 1-4 |
| or FTVM 198 | Media Practicum | |
| One Pathway from the following: | ||
Directing Pathway - Take Five Courses: | ||
| THART 120 | Acting Fundamentals I | 3 |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| FTVM 132 | Video Production | 3 |
| THART 136 | Introduction to Theatre Design | 3 |
| FTVM 234 | Short Film Production | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
Story Development Pathway - Take Four Courses: | ||
| THART 105 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| FTVM 120 | Introduction to Screen, Media, and Broadcast Writing | 3 |
| or FTVM 121 | Intermediate Screen, Media, and Broadcast Writing | |
| 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 |
| FTVM 132 | Video Production | 3 |
Story Development Electives - Take Two Courses: | ||
| FTVM 234 | Short Film Production | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
| FTVM 114 | Editing I | 3 |
| FTVM 215 | Editing II | 3 |
| FTVM 216 | Color Correction for Film and Media | 3 |
Post-Production Pathway - Take Four 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 |
Post-Production Electives - Take Two Courses: | ||
| FTVM 234 | Short Film Production | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
| FTVM 110 | Audio Performance | 3 |
| FTVM 120 | Introduction to Screen, Media, and Broadcast Writing | 3 |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
Camera Operation Pathway - Take Four Courses: | ||
| FTVM 131 | Cinematography | 3 |
| FTVM 234 | Short Film Production | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| ART 161 | Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 124A | Beginning Drawing | 3 |
Camera Operation Electives - Take Two Courses: | ||
| FTVM 234 | Short Film Production | 3 |
| FTVM 235 | Cinema Production | 3 |
| FTVM 114 | Editing I | 3 |
| FTVM 215 | Editing II | 3 |
| FTVM 122 | Acting and Directing for Television and Film | 3 |
| Total Units | 33-37 | |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education 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.