Film, Television, and Electronic Media

A.S.-T. Film Studies · Napa Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Cinema/Film/Video/Electronic Media. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.

To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.

Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” (or “P”) and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze film.
  2. Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of film as an art form.
  3. Demonstrate basic film vocabulary and production skills.

Degree Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Required Core Courses (6 units)
FILM-100Survey and Appreciation of Film3
FILM-102Survey of Film and Media3
Required Electives: List A
Complete the following courses:6
Area 1: Audio
FILM-141Introduction to Audio Production
Area 2: Video or Film Production
FILM-101Introduction to Film Production
Required Electives: List B
Complete one course from the following:3
FILM-105Film History: 1895-1949
FILM-106Film History: 1950s to Present
PHOT-120Foundations of Photography
Required Electives: List C
Complete one course from the following:3
Any List B Course Not Already Used
ARTH-C1100Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era
ARTH-C1200Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary
ARTH-110History of Graphic Design
ARTH-118Survey of Modern Art
ARTH-130History of Asian Art
ARTH-145Art of the Ancient Americas
ARTH-180History of Photography
orPHOT-180History of Photography
DART-125Animation
FILM-110Culture and Gender in Film
FILM-117Director's Cinema
FILM-120Horror Film
FILM-121Film Comedy
THEA-100Introduction to Theater
THEA-115Acting Shakespeare
THEA-120History of Theater
THEA-174Culture and Gender in Theater
Total Units18

To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.

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