Cinema, A.F.A.

CIP Code: 50.0601

NOVA Code: 5630

Offered through AL, WO

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in the Visual Arts with a major in cinema, film, or media production.

Transfer Information: Since four-year colleges can vary in their course and GPA requirements for the business major, please consult your Cinema, AFA Academic Advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection.

Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English; 2 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry); 1 unit of laboratory science; and 1 unit of social studies.

Two Years

1st Semester

ART 160 - Film Production I (3 CR.)
CST 115 - Small Group Communication (3 CR.) OR
CST 126 - Interpersonal Communication (3 CR.)
CST 151 - Film Appreciation I (3 CR.)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)
___ ___ - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (3 CR.) ¹

Total 16 credits

2nd Semester

ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR.)
CST 120 - Screenwriting (3 CR.)
CST 140 - Acting for the Camera (3 CR.)
CST 152 - Film Appreciation II (3 CR.)
CST 198 - Seminar and Project: Portfolio (1 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.) ²

Total 16 credits

3rd Semester

ART ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ³
ART 161 - Film Production II (3 CR.)
CST 250 - The Art of the Film (3 CR.)
PHT 274 - Digital Film Editing and Post Production (3 CR.)
___ ___ - Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4 CR.) ⁴

Total 16 credits

4th Semester

ART ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ⁵ OR
CST ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ⁵
ENG 2__ - Literature Elective (3 CR.) (3 CR.) ⁶
CST 270 - Film Directing (3 CR.)
CST 290 - Coordinated Internship (3 CR.)
CST 298 - Seminar and Project [Portfolio] (3 CR.)

Total 15 credits

Total credits for the Cinema A.F.A.: 63 credits

¹ May choose Social/Behavioral Science Elective with Advisor approval from the following courses: 3 from this list-strongly recommended: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , GEO 200 , GEO 210 , GEO 220 , HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 112 , HIS 121 , HIS 122 , PLS 135 , PLS 200 , PLS 241 , PSY 200 , PSY 230 , SOC 200 , SOC 211 , or SOC 212 .

² May substitute any higher-level mathematics course. See transfer institution requirements.

³ May choose ART Elective with Advisor approval for maximum transferability.

⁴ See physical and life science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution..

⁵ May choose ART or CST Elective with Advisor approval. Select from ART 140 , ART 150 , CST 110 , or CST 114 .

⁶ May choose ENG Literature Elective with Advisor approval for maximum transferability.