Film, Television, and Electronic Media

AS-T Degree Television · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Arts Division
Commercial & Entertainment Arts Department

Upon successful completion of Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree requirements, students will have demonstrated understanding of coursework and foundational training in all stages of television and film production, including the historical business and legal underpinnings of the industry, writing for the screen, visual and aural aesthetics, live and pre-recorded television and film production techniques, and post production aesthetics and techniques. The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree prepares students for careers in film, television, advertising, and other electronic media as writers, directors, production crew, editors, postproduction crew, and producers. Students completing the coursework will satisfy the lower division requirements and will seamlessly transfer to a California State University with junior status.

To earn an Associate in Science degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of Cal-GETC and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on Pass or No Pass basis. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

Required Courses

CourseTitleUnits
Core Courses6-6.5
Choose two courses from the following:
R-TV 01Introduction to Electronic Media
R-TV 14Media Aesthetics
R-TV 18Introduction to Screenwriting
orR-TV 28Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media
List A6
Choose one Audio and one Video or Film Production course (six units minimum)
Audio
R-TV 11ABeginning Audio Media Production
orR-TV 29Introduction to Audio Production for Film and Television
Video or Film
R-TV 19ABeginning Video Production
orR-TV 20Beginning TV Studio Production
List B3
Choose one course from the following or any course not already used in List A.
R-TV 19BAdvanced Video Production
R-TV 24American Film History
R-TV 25World Cinema
List C3
Choose one course from the following or any course not already used from List A or List B.
R-TV 02On-Air Personality Development
R-TV 05Newswriting for Audio Media
R-TV 11BAdvanced Audio Media Production
R-TV 22Editing for Film and Television
Total Units for the Major18-18.5
General Education (Cal-GETC) units34
Total Units60
  1. Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

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