Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media
2022-2023 Map
Total Units: 56 - 67
Term 1
16.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| RTVF 12: Mass Media and Society | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
Survey of mass communication and the interrelationships of media with society including history, structure and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity. (C-ID JOUR 100). |
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| RTVF 14: Introduction to Media Writing | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
Basic introductory course in writing for the film and electronic media. Emphasis on preparing scripts in proper formats, including fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. Includes a writing evaluation component as a significant part of the course requirement. |
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| English Composition (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| CSU Area B4 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Math Placement varies depending on high school coursework | |
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| CSU Area E Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 2
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| RTVF 30: Audio Production | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of audio production for radio, television, film and digital recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Students gain hands-on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software. |
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| RTVF 40: Video Production | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
The course provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and operation of single camera video production, including composition and editing techniques, camera operation, portable lighting, video recorder operation, audio control and basic editing. This course focuses on the aesthetics and fundamentals of scripting, producing, directing on location, post-production, and exhibition/distribution. |
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| CSU Area A1 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| CSU Area C2 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking a US History course within this area is recommended. If you select one of the following courses; HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-26 or ECON-20, it will also meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU. ECON-20 counts for C2 or D. | |
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| CSU Area D Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | Taking POS-2 or POS-12 within this area is recommended. If you select POS-2 or POS-12 it will also meet the US-2 and US-3 graduation requirement for the CSU. | |
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Term 3
12.00 - 14.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List B: (Select One) | 3.00 | ART-1, ART-2, ART-4 or DRAM-2 can also count for CSU Area C1. | |
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| CSU Area A3 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| CSU Area B1 - Physical Science or B2 - Life Science (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| CSU Area C1 Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | See note above, some major coursework can also count for CSU Area C1. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | |||
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Term 4
13.00 - 19.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List C: (Select One) | 3.00 | List C includes unused List B. Department recommends student take RTVF-55. RTVF-13 would also count as a CSU Area C2 GE course. RTVF-15 satisfies CSU Area C1. | |
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| CSU Area B1 - Physical Science, B2 - Life Science, B3 - Laboratory Activity (Select One) | 1.00 - 5.00 | Lab required if not chosen in term 3. Student must take one each of B1 and B2. | |
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| CSU Area C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Not necessary if satisfied by major choices | |
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| CSU Area C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Elective only if CSU Area C requirement has not been accounted for. | |
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| CSU Area F Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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