Film and Television

Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units

This program is designed for students who are preparing to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Film Studies, as well as those interested in a career in film, television, or media production. The major will provide a basic foundation in film and television aesthetics, history, and theory, and hands-on experience in both single-camera and television studio production. Students will have the opportunity to write and produce short films and work collaboratively on film crews. This program gives students an appreciation and understanding of film, television, and digital media as works of art and mediums of communication, as well as practical experience in technical and creative aspects of media production. The Associate in Arts can be obtained upon completion of the 19–20-unit major, general education requirements, and electives. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of aesthetics, theory, and history of film, television, and digital media.

• Conceive, structure, organize, produce, direct, film and edit to successful completion a short digital film and television program.

• Conceive, structure, organize and write film and television treatments and scripts.

• Critically evaluate film, television, and digital media.

• View and evaluate films and television programs, providing written and verbal critiques.

Program Requirements