Film, Television and Electronic Media, Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T)
Film is a universally recognized medium that has a profound impact on how we view the world and ourselves. Filmmaking is the most collaborative of art forms. It demands the cooperation and dedication of screenwriter, cinematographer, producer, director and editor working together in a complex, creative enterprise. Film and Television explores the theory, criticism and production of motion pictures.
The Film and Television Department at Santa Barbara City College offers a wide variety of courses designed for film majors and interested non-majors who wish to enhance their knowledge and appreciation of film as part of their undergraduate education. Students are exposed to a vast array of films from the classic to the contemporary, including both American and international works.
Motion picture production is a vital component of the Film and Television Department at SBCC. Students are able to apply their critical and theoretical understanding of film art in a comprehensive production program, which includes hands-on experience in screenwriting, production, cinematography, directing, editing, sound and visual effects.
The Associate in Science for Transfer degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media provides students with the foundational knowledge necessary to make a successful transition into a Baccalaureate Degree at any of the CSU campuses. The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors.
Students should consult with an academic counselor when choosing electives in order to develop a program of study that is best suited to their specific needs. For example, requirements for the baccalaureate degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media vary from one institution to another. It is, therefore, essential to become familiar with the requirements of the institution that a student plans to attend.
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Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or "P" in each course.
- Cal-GETC pattern.
- At least 60 CSU transferable semester units.
- Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Major Requirements | ||
Required Core | ||
FP 160 | Television Studio Production | 3 |
or FP 165 | Television Field Production | |
or FP 175 | Film and Video Production I | |
FP 181 | Production Sound for Film and Television | 3 |
List A - Complete two courses from the following: | 6-7 | |
Mass Media and Society | ||
or JOUR 200 | Contemporary News Media and Society | |
Introduction to Film Studies | ||
or FS 101H | Introduction to Film Studies, Honors | |
Screenwriting I | ||
or FP 102 | Writing for Television | |
List B - Complete one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Any course not taken in the Required Core or in List A | ||
Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | ||
or GEOG 102 | Human Geography | |
or HIST 101 | History of the U.S. to 1877 | |
or HIST 102 | History of the U.S. Since 1865 | |
or HIST 102H | History Of The U.S. Since 1865, Honors | |
or HIST 103 | History of Western Civilization | |
or HIST 107 | World Civilization, Beginnings to 1550 | |
or PHIL 102 | Comparative World Religions | |
or SOC 101 | Introduction To Sociology | |
or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
or SOC 103 | Marriage, Family and Intimacy | |
Visual Literacy | ||
or ART 103 | History of Art, Prehistoric to Gothic | |
or ART 103H | History of Art, Prehistoric to Gothic, Honors | |
or ART 104 | History of Art, Renaissance to Modern | |
or ART 104H | History Of Art, Renaissance To Modern, Honors | |
or MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | |
or TA 111 | Beginning Acting | |
Early Twentieth Century Art, 1900-1945 | ||
or ART 106 | History Of American Art | |
or ART 108 | History of Asian Art | |
or ART 111 | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and Indigenous America, Beginnings to Present | |
or ART 112 | Survey Of Ancient American Art | |
or PHOT 109 | Introduction to Photography | |
The Chicano And Latino In U.S. History, From The 1960's To The Present | ||
or CHST 115 | Introduction To Mexican Literature | |
or CHST 121 | The Chicana And Other Latina Women | |
Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature | ||
or ENG 111H | Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature, Honors | |
or PHIL 111 | Critical Thinking And Writing In Philosophy | |
or COMM 235 | Argumentation and Debate | |
or ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
Cinematography I | ||
or FP 270 | Cinematography II | |
Production II: Narrative Filmmaking | ||
American Film to 1960's | ||
Contemporary American Film | ||
World Cinema to 1960's | ||
Contemporary World Cinema | ||
Reporting/Writing I | ||
or JOUR 121 | The Channels: Reporting/Writing | |
or JOUR 122A | The Channels: Newswriting and Editing | |
or JOUR 122B | The Channels: Editing and Publishing | |
Public Relations | ||
Photojournalism | ||
or PHOT 190 | Photojournalism | |
American Government and Politics | ||
Media, Culture and Society | ||
List C - Complete one course from the following: | 3-5 | |
Any course not taken in the Required Core or in Lists A and B or any course that fulfills Cal-GETC Area 3 | ||
Independent Producing for Motion Pictures | ||
Non-Linear Editing I | ||
Documentary Filmmaking | ||
Podcasting I - Intro to Podcasting | ||
Directing For The Camera | ||
Narrative in Film | ||
Color Correction for Film | ||
Non-Linear Editing II | ||
The Business of Entertainment | ||
Production II: Webseries Production | ||
Production II: Commercial Applications | ||
Production II: Documentary Filmmaking | ||
Motion Graphics and Compositing | ||
Post-Production Sound for Film and Television | ||
Transmedia Production | ||
Directing For The Camera II | ||
Film Production Capstone | ||
Total Units | 18.00-22.00 |
Students are advised to consult the CSU ADT Major & Campus Search database to determine which bachelor's degree programs offered by the CSU campuses are deemed similar to the AS-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media. Students are also advised to consult ASSIST (www.assist.org) and to meet with an academic counselor to discuss the best combination of courses to take for their AS-T to ensure they receive the admission benefits associated with it, and to meet the requirements of the transfer institution to which they are intending to transfer.
- Conceive and Script a Short Film.
- Plan and Budget a Short Film.
- Shoot, Light and Record Sound for a short crew production.
- Edit and output a finished Short Film.