Associate in Science Degree in Radio-TV-Film: Video Production
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 42 - 64
Term 1
15 - 18 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| RTVF-30: Digital Audio Production | 3 | ||
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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-12: Mass Media & Society | 3 | ||
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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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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Math choice determined by recommended placement. Math level V placement by Multiple Measures or test meets Math Competency. If Math Competency satisfied by placement, take an Area E course to satisfy the graduation requirement. | |
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| Butte Local Area F - Self-Integration (Select One) | 3 | ||
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Term 2
12 - 16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| RTVF-40: Digital Video Production | 3 | ||
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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, postproduction, and exhibition/distribution. |
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| RTVF-14: Introduction to Media Writing | 3 | ||
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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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| Butte Local Area E - Communication and Analytical Thinking or Elective (Select One) | 3 - 6 | Area E not required if student satisfied Math Competency with College Math coursework. | |
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| Butte Local Area C - Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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Term 3
7.5 - 12.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MSP-74: Multimedia Production I | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to skills and techniques used to produce computer generated multimedia presentations. Areas of study will include the development of multimedia projects and the study of multimedia tools, the selection of hardware, use of text, photography, graphics, animation, digital video and audio. |
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| RTVF-55: Music Video Production | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the process of producing video and audio recordings of live musical performances. Students will work as the television studio crew recording live musical performances and will learn basic techniques including lighting, sound recording, video directing, camera operations, and production planning. |
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | If considering transferring, take other General Education for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1 or A3. See www.assist.org | ||
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Term 4
7.5 - 17.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MSP-10: Digital Video Design | 3 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the use of computer and video editing software to create video sequences. Students will use computers to apply the basic concepts of video editing as used in TV, film, computer games, animation, internet design and other image based media. |
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| Butte Local Area A - Natural Science (Select One) | 1 - 5 | ||
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3 - 8 | Not necessary if course for Areas C or F were double counted for multicultural. | |
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| Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.5 - 1.5 | ||
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| Elective | If transferring, take other General Education or major prerequisites for target school(s). For CSUs, consider A1 or A3. See www.assist.org | ||
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| Elective | Only if necessary to meet 60 units minimum to graduate. | ||
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