Film and Media Studies, Associate of Arts (AA)
The Film and Media Studies major, leading to an AA degree, focuses on historical and critical studies in the field of film and related media. The program is designed to introduce students to film literature and criticism and to provide them with a basic knowledge of motion picture history, including the work of major American and international directors. Electives enhance this course of study by exposing students to the principles, technology and techniques of motion picture production. The goal of the program is to encourage a critical attitude toward moving image media through theoretical studies, critical analysis and historical and cross-cultural examination.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| FS 101 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3-4 |
| or FS 101H | Introduction to Film Studies, Honors | |
| FS 104 | American Film to 1960's | 3 |
| FS 107 | Contemporary American Film | 3 |
| FS 110 | World Cinema to 1960's | 3 |
| FS 111 | Contemporary World Cinema | 3 |
| FS 116 | Gender and Sexuality in Film | 3 |
| FS 118 | Film Genres | 3 |
| FS 120 | Visionary Filmmakers | 3 |
| FS 121 | Documentary Film | 3 |
| FS/ENG 173 | Screenwriting I | 3 |
| Complete one course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Directing For The Camera | ||
| Introduction to Television Studies | ||
| Film Festival Studies | ||
| Film and Cultural Criticism | ||
| French Film | ||
| Art Cinema | ||
| Spanish and Latin American Film | ||
| Experimental Film | ||
| History of Animation | ||
| The Vietnam War in Film | ||
| Film Comedy | ||
| Screenwriting II | ||
| Screenwriting III | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Total Units | 32.00-34.00 | |
- Articulate and demonstrate an understanding of the history of U.S. and world cinema, in relation to filmmakers, style, movements, film industries and genres, using film terminology and standard English in written and oral presentations.
- Articulate and demonstrate an understanding of the theories and critical models of cinema, in relation to auteur studies, style, movements, genre and social ideology, using film terminology and standard English in written and oral presentations.