# Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer (Associate in Science Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Film

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/film/

The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to meet the lower-division requirements for radio-television film, television-film, television, video, film, or electronic arts majors, an emphasis or option within such a major, or a major considered similar to these majors at a participating California State University (CSU) campus. This interdisciplinary program includes a balanced curriculum with coursework in both film production and theory.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor’s degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation.

This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a film, television, and electronic media major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to critically evaluate films from a social and cultural perspective, demonstrate knowledge of film theory, and apply appropriate production techniques.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core:** | |  |
| FILM 101 | Introduction to Film * | 3 |
| or FILM 101H | Introduction to Film (Honors) |  |
| FILM 105 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3 |
| **List A:** | | 6 |
| **Complete three units from Area 1 and three units from Area 2.** | |  |
| **Area 1: Audio (three units required)** | |  |
| MTEC 125 | Sound for Visual Media |  |
| **Area 2: Video or Film Production (three units required)** | |  |
| MAT 160 | Video 1: Production |  |
| MAT 200 | Video 2: Motion Graphics and Post-Production |  |
| **List B: Select one course.** | | 3 |
| FILM 111 | Film History I: 1880-1948 * |  |
| FILM 112 | Film History II: 1948-Present * |  |
| **List C: Select a minimum of three units from courses not used above or from the following list.** | | 3 |
| FILM 106 | Study of Cinematic Adaptation * |  |
| FILM 211 | Identity and Film: Race, Class, Gender and Sexuality * |  |
| FILM 212 | Women and Gender in Film * |  |
| FILM 292 | Internship Studies |  |
| COMM 220 | Introduction to Mass Communication * |  |
| **Total Units** | | **18** |

*. Course satisfies a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC general education pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.

**NOTE:** Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.