The Associate of Arts in Film Studies is designed to prepare students to transfer to a baccalaureate program in film studies or film/video production. It covers a broad base of film and theater fundamentals in both lecture and production-style learning environments.
Major Core Requirements (21 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA005A | Introduction to Film/Video Production | 3 units |
| THEA006A | Writing for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA007A | Acting for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA014A | Survey of Film: Horror and Science Fiction | 3 units |
| THEA014B | Survey of Film: Westerns and Musicals | 3 units |
| THEA014C | Survey of Film: Gangster and Detective Films | 3 units |
| THEA015 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 units |
Major Electives List A (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA010 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
| THEA010H | Honors Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
| THEA012 | Survey of Musical Theater | 3 units |
| THEA014D | Survey of Film: Superhero Cinema | 3 units |
| THEA014E | Survey of Film: The Star Wars Trilogies | 3 units |
| THEA016 | American Cinema | 3 units |
Major Electives List B (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS004 | Art Appreciation | 3 units |
| ENGL041 | Literature and Film | 3 units |
| THEA002A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
| THEA005B | Film/Video Production II | 3 units |
| THEA007B | Acting/Directing for Film and Television | 3 units |
| THEA024 | Single Camera Production | 3 units |
| THEA040A | Acting One | 3 units |
| THEA044A | Makeup for Stage & Screen | 3 units |
| THEA047A | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 27 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.