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.
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.
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.
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| Two Years | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |||
| ART | 160 | Film Production I | 3 |
| Choose One | |||
| CST | 115 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| CST | 126 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| CST | 151 | Film Appreciation I | 3 |
| ENG | 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| SDV | 101 | Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) | 1 |
| Total | 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: Portfolio | 1 |
| 2MTH | 154 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Total | 16 | ||
| 3rd Semester | |||
| 3ART | Elective | 3 | |
| ART | 161 | Film Production II | 3 |
| CST | 250 | The Art of the Film | 3 |
| PHT | 274 | Digital Film Editing and Post Production | 3 |
| 4 | Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
| 4th Semester | |||
| Choose One | |||
| 5ART | Elective | 3 | |
| 5CST | Elective | ||
| 6ENG | 2XX Literature Elective | 3 | |
| CST | 270 | Film Directing | 3 |
| CST | 290 | Coordinated Internship | 3 |
| CST | 298 | Seminar and Project [Portfolio] | 3 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Total credits for the Associate of Fine Arts = 63 | |||
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
ART
160
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
CST
115
|
3 |
|
CST
126
|
|
|
Film Appreciation I
CST
151
|
3 |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
|
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)
SDV
101
|
1 |
| Total | 16 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
ENG
112
|
3 |
|
CST
120
|
3 |
|
CST
140
|
3 |
|
Film Appreciation II
CST
152
|
3 |
|
Seminar and Project: Portfolio
CST
198
|
1 |
|
2MTH
154
|
3 |
| Total | 16 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
Elective
3ART
|
3 |
|
ART
161
|
3 |
|
CST
250
|
3 |
|
Digital Film Editing and Post Production
PHT
274
|
3 |
|
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab
4
|
4 |
| Total | 16 |
| 4th Semester | |
| Choose One | |
|
Elective
5ART
|
3 |
|
Elective
5CST
|
|
|
2XX Literature Elective
6ENG
|
3 |
|
Film Directing
CST
270
|
3 |
|
Coordinated Internship
CST
290
|
3 |
|
Seminar and Project [Portfolio]
CST
298
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Fine Arts = 63 | |
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 120, PLS 135, PLS 211, 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 biology, chemistry, ENV 121-ENV 122, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence. Select with Advisor approval for maximum transferability.
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.
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