Film, Television, and Electronic Media Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Program Overview
The Associate in Science in Film, TV, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) program at College of San Mateo prepares students for transfer to CSU bachelor's programs in related fields. The program includes core courses in media, film, and writing, as well as selective courses in digital audio, video production, and film history. Upon completion, students are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, providing a pathway to careers in TV and video production, directing, and other media-related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Associate in Science in Film, TV, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) program at College of San Mateo is designed to prepare students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in broadcast, film, TV, and similar majors. This program is specifically tailored for students who intend to complete a bachelor's degree in a related field at a CSU campus. Upon completion of the AS-T degree, students are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Outline:
Required Core Courses (6 units):
- Select 2 courses from the following:
- DGME 100: Media in Society (3 units)
- FILM 100: Introduction to Film (3 units)
- DGME 101: Writing for Mass Media (3 units)
- FILM 153: Screenwriting (3 units)
Required Selective Courses (9-10 units):
- Select 3 units from A1 and 3 units from A2:
- A1 Options (3 units):
- DGME 118: Digital Audio Production (3 units)
- DGME 119: Radio and Podcast Production Lab (3 units)
- A2 Options (3 units):
- DGME 113: Digital Video Production (3 units)
- Select 1 course from the following, OR any List A course not used above:
- FILM 120: Film History I (4 units)
- FILM 121: Film History II (4 units)
Required Selective Courses (3-4 units):
- Select 1 course from the following or any course from List A or B not used above:
- FILM 122: Film History Focus (4 units)
- FILM 130: Film Directors (4 units)
- FILM 123: Documentary Film: Studies and Practice (4 units)
- FILM 135: Film Genres (4 units)
- FILM 140: Contemporary World Cinema (4 units)
- FILM 145: Watching Quality Television (4 units)
- FILM 154: Expanded Scriptwriting Skills (3 units)
Careers:
Career opportunities for graduates of the Film, TV, and Electronic Media program include:
- TV and video producing
- Directing
- Camera operation
- Video editing
- Script-writing
- Audio recording and mixing
- Radio programming
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
Overview:
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) is a group of three community colleges located in San Mateo County, California: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. SMCSV offers both in-person and online study options for international students.
