Film, Television and Electronic Media
Associate in Science for Transfer Film · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Film, Television and Electronic Media - Associate in Sciene for Transfer
Description
The AS-T in Film, TV & Electronic Media provides training emphasizing professional practice, and tactile experience in the creation of film productions, live television & radio programming. Students create audio and video content designed for various distribution channels. The degree also offers courses in theoretical, practical, artistic, and historical aspects of the film, television, radio, and digital media industries. Students wishing to pursue the Associate in Science for Transfer in Film, Television, and Electronic Media degree must: 1. Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units are eligible for transfer to the California State University. 2. Complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). 3. Complete a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 4. Obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0. 5. Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for: the major or area of emphasis and Cal-GETC. Students are advised to consult with a Chabot College Counselor for additional information and to verify transfer requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver film, television, and digital media content using film, television and digital media practices, theory and techniques, while demonstrating technical proficiency in industry standard hardware and software;
- apply film, television and electronic media's creative process as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, revision, critique and refinement;
- communicate film, television, radio and electronic media storytelling, confidently in work, presentation, and writing;
- develop basic business practices for the film, television and electronic media industry to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FILM 14 | Introduction to Cinematic Arts (Active) | 3 |
| MCOM 40 | Introduction to Broadcasting (Active) | 3 |
| orMCOM 41 | Introduction to Mass Communications (Active) | 3 |
| FILM 12 | Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling (Active) | 3 |
| orMCOM 42 | Writing for Broadcasting (Active) | 3 |
| MCOM 50 | Radio Studio Techniques (Active) | 3 |
| FILM 15 | Introduction to Digital Filmmaking (Active) | 3 |
| FILM 16 | Documentary Filmmaking (Active) | 3 |
| FILM 17 | Motion Picture Filmmaking (Active) | 3 |
| MCOM 60 | Beginning TV Studio Production (Active) | 3 |
| FILM 15 | Introduction to Digital Filmmaking (Active) | 3 |
| FILM 16 | Documentary Filmmaking (Active) | 3 |
| THTR 10 | Introduction to Theater Arts (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 12A | Motion Graphics (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 10A | Introduction to Animation (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 11 | Video Editing (Active) | 3 |
| ARTH 3 | Film History and Appreciation (Active) | 3 |
| HUMN 68 | World Mythology (Active) | 3 |
| DIGM 6A | Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 40245
TOP Code: 060420 - Television (including combined TV/Film/Video)
CIP Code: 09.0701 - Radio and Television