Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer (Associate in Science Degree) · MiraCosta College

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
orFILM 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.