Film Associate of Arts Degree

The Associates of Art degree in Film is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the Film industry in a variety of areas including narrative, documentary production, writing, preproduction, and editing.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Courses
FTVM 101	Introduction to Electronic Media	3
or COMMST 135	Mass Media and Society
FTVM 102	Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Cinematic Arts	3
FTVM 114	Editing I	3
FTVM 121	Intermediate Screen and Broadcast Writing	3
FTVM 235	Cinema Production	3
Select two courses from the list below.
FTVM 122	Acting and Directing for Television and Film	3
FTVM 131	Cinematography	3
FTVM 132	Commercial Video Production	3
FTVM 198	Media Practicum	3
FTVM 216	Color Correction for Film and Media	3
Total Units		21

To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following  general education patterns:

SBVC GE requirements

CSU GE requirements

IGETC requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Create a portfolio of work to demonstrate entry-level production skills
• Write a resume for entry-level employment in film
• Write a short film script for production
• Produce, direct, and edit a short film