Associate of Science Degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media
San Mateo, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 4,512 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for a 12-unit semester | 376 USD per unit | non-inclusive of miscellaneous fees
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Key Summary
About: The Associate in Science in Film, TV, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) at College of San Mateo prepares students to transfer into bachelor's programs in broadcast, film, television and related majors. It guarantees admission to the California State University (CSU) system but not to a specific campus. Courses cover production, cinematography, editing, screenwriting and audio, with in-person and Global Online Learning options.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter diverse media roles such as TV and video producing, directing, camera operation, video editing, script-writing, audio recording and mixing, and radio programming; they may move into post-production, cinematography or digital media.
The Associate in Science in Film, TV, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) will prepare students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in broadcast, film, TV, and similar majors.
The Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
Career opportunities include TV and video producing, directing, camera operation, video editing, script-writing, audio recording and mixing, and radio programming.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries.
Major Requirements
| Required Core Courses: 6 units, select 2 courses from the following: | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DGME 100 | Media in Society | 3 units |
| FILM 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 units |
| DGME 101 | Writing for Mass Media | 3 units |
| OR | ||
| FILM 153 | Screenwriting | 3 units |
| Required Selective Courses: 6 units, select 3 units from A1 and 3 units from A2: LIST A: A1 Options: 3 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DGME 118 | Digital Audio Production | 3 units |
| DGME 119 | Radio and Podcast Production Lab | 3 units |
| A2 Options: 3 units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| DGME 113 | Digital Video Production | 3 units |
| Required Selective Courses: 3-4 units, select 1 course from the following, OR any List A course not used above: LIST B: | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| FILM 120 | Film History I | 4 units |
| FILM 121 | Film History II | 4 units |
| Required Selective Courses: 3-4 units, select 1 course from the following or any course from List A or B not used above: LIST C: | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| FILM 122 | Film History Focus | 4 units |
| FILM 130 | Film Directors | 4 units |
| FILM 123 | Documentary Film: Studies and Practice | 4 units |
| FILM 135 | Film Genres | 4 units |
| FILM 140 | Contemporary World Cinema | 4 units |
| FILM 145 | Watching Quality Television | 4 units |
| FILM 154 | Expanded Scriptwriting Skills | 3 units |
Total Required Major Units: 18 - 20
General Education: Completion of Cal-GETC (California General Education Transfer Curriculum)
Elective courses: Additional CSU or UC transferable courses needed to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable unit requirement.
Career opportunities include TV and video producing, directing, camera operation, video editing, script-writing, audio recording and mixing, and radio programming.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Produce television and video segments that serve target viewers
- Identify possible effects of media productions on audiences
- Demonstrate an understanding of the critical and technical language of film studies, including genres, narrative forms, cinematography, editing, and sound editing.
The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) offer more than 50 institutional scholarships each year, and all enrolled students are eligible to apply. Award amounts range from $300 to $7,000, helping make college more affordable. Students can also apply for external scholarships, such as the $1,000 Study in California Scholarship, to further support their educational journey.