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The AS-T in Film, Television, and Electronic Media provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AS-T in Film, Television, and Electronic Media will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Film, Television, and Media or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the students will have the skill to apply concepts of composition, film language and lighting techniques to support the creative vision of the director; collaborate effectively as a member of a team to achieve the challenges of technical and conceptual goals of a project from origination to the completion of the high quality final deliverable media production; utilize conceptual editing techniques to support storytelling and solve story problems through the use of editing dialogue, sound design, music, and sound effects to complete the creation of the master for final deliverables.
All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR | UNITS | |
| Select two courses (6 units) |
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MCOMM 101 |
Introduction to Mass Communications |
3 |
| FTVM 100 | Aesthetics of Cinema |
3 | |
| FTVM 112 or FTVM 120 |
Introduction to Screenwriting or Writing for Media |
3 or 3 |
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| List A - Select one course from each area (6 units) | |||
| Area 1: Audio |
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| FTVM 135 | Introduction to Audio Production |
3 | |
| Area 2: Video or Film Production |
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| FTVM 131 | Introduction to TV Studio Production |
3 |
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| FTVM 132 | Introduction to Film Production |
3 |
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| List B - Select one course (3 units) |
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| Any course from List A not already used |
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ARTH 125 | Motion Picture History and Culture | 3 |
| PHOTO 100 or equivalent | PHOTO 101 |
Traditional Photography | 4 |
| List C - Select one course (3 units) | |||
| Any course from List A or List B not already used | |||
| ART 220 |
Introduction to Motion Graphics |
3 |
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FTVM 101 | Film Genres | 3 |
| FTVM 102 |
Aesthetics of International Cinema: World War II to the Present |
3 |
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| FTVM 103 |
Emerging Global Cinema |
3 |
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| FTVM 104 |
American Independent Film |
3 |
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| FTVM 106 | Great Filmmakers |
3 |
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| FTVM 107 |
Beyond Hollywood: Gender, Race and Sex in Movies |
3 |
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| FTVM 108 |
Documentary Film Aesthetics |
3 |
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| FTVM 137 | Introduction to Cinematography |
3 |
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| FTVM 139 |
Introduction to Editing | 3 |
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| FTVM 112 or ENGL 112 or FTVM 120 | FTVM 212 |
Advanced Screenwriting |
3 |
| FTVM 139 | FTVM 249 |
Advanced Editing |
3 |
| FTVM 255 | Field Sound Production |
1 |
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| FTVM 256 |
Post Production Sound Practicum |
1 |
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| FTVM 132 and FTVM 137 | FTVM 257 |
Grip and Lighting Practicum |
1 |
| FTVM 132 and FTVM 137 | FTVM 258 |
Camera Assistant Practicum |
1 |
| FTVM 132 and FTVM 139 | FTVM 259 | Assistant Editor Practicum |
1 |
| FTVM 132 and FTVM 135, FTVM 137 or FTVM 139. Corequisite FTVM 270B | FTVM 270A |
Professional Film Production Intensive |
3 |
| Corequisite: FTVM 270A | FTVM 270B |
Professional Film Production Intensive Laboratory |
1-2 |
| FTVM 132 or equivalent |
FTVM 271 |
Documentary Filmmaking |
3 |
| FTVM 132 or equivalent | FTVM 272 |
Advanced Film Production | 2 |
| FTVM 50 | Film, Television and Media Arts Internship | 1-3 |
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| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18 |
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NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| Approved Spring 2025 | GCC Catalog Addendum 2024-2025 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year. |
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