Film, Television, and Electronic Media Production, Associate in Science
Film, Television, and Electronic Media Production, Associate in Science
*Program was changed after publication of catalog. Please see addendum for details.
The Associate in Science degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media Production offers students hands-on experience in camera and lighting, audio production, video editing and media content creation. The course curriculum includes training in cinematography, sound production, screenwriting, digital media production, lighting, digital video editing, motion picture production, and aesthetic film and media courses. Students are required to produce various digital video short projects throughout their study and participate in program and campus media events.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| FTVE R102 | Media Production Planning | 3 |
| FTVE R103 | Fundamentals of Cinematography and Lighting | 3 |
| FTVE R106 | Beginning Digital Editing | 3 |
| FTVE R110 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| FTVE R120 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
| FTVE R130 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
| FTVE R135 | Beginning TV Studio Production | 3 |
| FTVE R150 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| Complete 6 units from the following courses: | ||
| FTVE R104 | Content Creation: The Art of Vlogging | 3 |
| FTVE R111 | Screenwriting I | 3 |
| FTVE R113 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| FTVE R115 | Introduction to Podcasting and Digital Storytelling | 3 |
| FTVE R160 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 |
| FTVE R190A | Media Production Portfolio I | 2 |
| FTVE R190B | Media Production Portfolio II | 3 |
| Total Required Major Units | 30 | |
| Oxnard College General Education | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 3 | |
| Free Electives Required | 9 | |
| Total Required Units for A.S. Degree | 60 | |
| OR | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 30 | |
| Cal-GETC | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | -3 | |
| Free Electives Required | 0 | |
| Total Units Required for A.S. Degree | 61 | |
In order to earn an Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media Production, students are required to:
- Complete Oxnard College’s General Education requirements to include areas 1-7 or Cal-GETC.
- Complete all required coursework for the Film, Television, and Electronic Media Production major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog with a grade of “C” or better (or a “P”) in each of the courses selected.
- Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. Students planning to transfer should complete 60 CSU transferable or 60 UC transferable units, depending on their intended transfer destination.
- Complete requirements in scholarship (2.0 minimum cumulative degree-applicable GPA).
- Complete 12 units in residence within the Ventura County Community College District.
Note: While courses in this program are transferable for credit to the CSU, this program was not designed to prepare students for transfer. The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) is the recommended program for most students seeking to transfer to a public four-year institution in California (CSU/UC). Students should meet with a college counselor to determine which degree best prepares them for their intended transfer institution or career goal.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Critically discuss artistic and technical choices using industry terminology
- Assemble creative teams to produce engaging content for film, television, and web-based media
- Effectively communicate information and stories to a target audience, applying a general knowledge of visual storytelling and specific technical skills from their area of specialization
- Demonstrate proficiency in post-production technology and techniques
- Design and execute creative ideas from script to completion
- Demonstrate critical thinking, research, and analysis skills to understand the trends, terminology, and technology to thrive in the entertainment industry and accomplish professional and personal goals
- Demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to creatively problem-solve throughout the filmmaking process
- Demonstrate knowledge of historical, legal, and ethical issues, theories and concepts in film history and all aspects of film and media production
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge to obtain entry-level professional employment in an area of specialization