CIP Code: 50.0601 | NOVA Code: 5630
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
Plan of Study Grid
| 1st Semester |
|---|
| ART 160 |
Film Production |
3 |
CST 115
|
Small Group Communication
or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| CST 151 |
Film Appreciation I |
3 |
| ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
| SDV 101 |
Orientation to: () |
1 |
| 1 |
3 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| 2nd Semester |
|---|
| ENG 112 |
College Composition II |
3 |
| CST 120 |
Screenwriting |
3 |
| CST 140 |
Acting for the Camera |
3 |
| CST 152 |
Film Appreciation II |
3 |
| CST 198 |
Seminar And Project |
1 |
| 2 |
3 |
|
Quantitative Reasoning |
|
|
Statistical Reasoning () |
|
| | Credits | 16 |
| 3rd Semester |
|---|
| 3 |
3 |
| ART 161 |
Cinematography |
3 |
| CST 250 |
The Art of The Film |
3 |
| PHT 274 |
Digital Film Editing and Post Production |
3 |
|
4 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| 4th Semester |
|---|
| 4 |
3 |
|
Introduction to Graphic Skills |
|
|
History of Film & Animation |
|
|
Introduction to Human Communication |
|
|
Introduction to Mass Media |
|
|
3 |
| CST 270 |
Film Directing |
3 |
| CST 290 |
Coordinated Internship |
3 |
| CST 298 |
Seminar And Project |
3 |
| | Credits | 15 |
| | Total Credits | 63 |
Electives should be chosen with the advice of an academic advisor to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution.
Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEO 200 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEO 210 | People & the Land: Intro. to Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEO 220 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIS 101 | Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE | 3 |
| HIS 102 | Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE | 3 |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations Post-1500 CE | 3 |
| HIS 121 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIS 122 | United States History Since 1865 | 3 |
| PLS 135 | U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| PLS 200 | Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory | 3 |
| PLS 241 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PSY 200 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 230 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 200 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 211 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 212 | Principles of Anthropology II | 3 |
