Film Studies
4 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
FLMS 2 Introduction to Film Studies
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- FTVE 105
Introduction to film aesthetics, styles, and devices, as well as film theory and critical approaches to film analysis. Overview of film history, in addition to film production, technology, and distribution. Emphasis on diverse responses to the art form of cinema and its impact on contemporary culture. Students may receive credit for FLMS 2 or HUMN 2, but not both.
FLMS 5 Introduction to Film Editing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 hours lecture,, 54 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital editing for short films and videos. Students will learn about the history of film and video editing, important theories for analyzing editing, and various approaches to and styles of editing. Students will also learn about and practice using computers to edit film and video based on key digital editing concepts and technical elements.
FLMS 7 Introduction to Screenwriting
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- FTVE 115
This course introduces students to the development of scripts and screenplays for narrative film and video, both fictional and non-fictional. Students will learn the essentials of story creation, narrative screenplay structure, characterization, pacing, conflict, and tension, as well as technical screenplay formatting. Students will analyze influential films and screenplays to better understand various successful approaches.
FLMS 9 Introduction to Sound Design and Production
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 45 hours lecture,, 27 hours laboratory
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- FTVE 120
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of audio design and production for broadcasting, internet, film, and music recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment, as well as gain experience recording, editing, and mixing audio for various applications. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software.