Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 68
Term 1
15.00 - 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 | Meets Area 4. | |
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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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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 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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| Area 1C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Taking ECON 20, HIST 8, HIST 10, HIST 18, or HIST 26 is recommended to meet the US-1 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide | 3.00 | Taking POLS C1000 or POS 12 is recommended to meet the US-2 graduation requirement for CSU/UC. | |
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Term 3
15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List B (Select one): | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 5A/5C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 6.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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Term 4
15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List C (Select one or any List B course not already used): | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 3A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Only necessary if Area 3A not already met. | |
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| Area 5B/5C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Must have 5C Lab component if not taken in 5A/5C. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 6.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options. | |
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