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 Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn a Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T degree, students must complete the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements:
- completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of “C” (or “P”);
- completion of a minimum of 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and
- certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSU-GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU, which requires a minimum of 37-39 units.
It is highly recommended that students complete courses that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement as part of CSU-GE or IGETC before transferring to a CSU.
Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate 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 | ||
| COMMST 135 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| or FTVM 101 | Introduction to Electronic Media | |
| FTVM 120 | Introduction to Screen, Media, and Broadcast Writing | 3 |
| or FTVM 121 | Intermediate Screen, Media, and Broadcast Writing | |
| 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 | Video Production | 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 | Short Film Production | 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 (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units | 37-39 | |
| Elective (CSU Transferable) Units | 12-14 | |
| 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 one of the following general education patterns:
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.