Television Production (AS Degree S0602)
Arts Division
Degree S0602
The Associate in Science degree in Television Production is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the Television industry in a variety of areas including narrative, remote and studio production, writing, preproduction, editing, and finance.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Choose two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Electronic Media | ||
| Media Aesthetics | ||
| Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media | ||
| Choose 12 units from the following courses, or any of the above courses not taken: | 12 | |
| Basic Digital and Film Photography | ||
| Introduction to Screenwriting | ||
| Beginning Video Production | ||
| Advanced Video Production | ||
| Beginning TV Studio Production | ||
| Remote Multicamera Production | ||
| Editing for Film and Television | ||
| Reality Show Production | ||
| American Film History | ||
| World Cinema | ||
| Work Experience in Film and TV | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
- Feel that they have an increased possession of the skills required for entry-level work in the entertainment industry.
- Function in three types of production: Narrative (film-style), TV Studio, and live Remote Multicamera production in any role.
- Use communication, artistic, and technical skills to collaboratively create programs as part of a team in any role, from writer to editor.
- Use Avid Media Composer to the level necessary for an editing internship.
- Present an ePortfolio containing video and written work to prospective employers, universities, and scholarship committees.
- Apply aesthetic and technical skills in telling a story visually.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| R-TV 18 OR R-TV 19A OR R-TV 19B OR R-TV 20 OR R-TV 21 OR R-TV 22 3 | ||
| PHOT 10 OR R-TV 100 OR R-TV 23 OR R-TV 24 OR R-TV 25 0 | ||
| R-TV 01 OR R-TV 14 OR R-TV 28 3 | ||
| Units | 7 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| A/AS MATH | 3 | |
| A/AS PE | 1 | |
| AA/S BEHAV | Area D-2 Elective Course | 3 |
| Certificate: Television Crew N0460 0 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| R-TV 01 OR R-TV 14 OR R-TV 28 3 | ||
| R-TV 18 OR R-TV 19A OR R-TV 19B OR R-TV 20 OR R-TV 21 OR R-TV 22 3 | ||
| PHOT 10 OR R-TV 100 OR R-TV 23 OR R-TV 24 OR R-TV 25 0 | ||
| Units | 7 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| A/AS AMIST | 3 | |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 3 |
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| Certificate Certificate | ||
| R-TV 18 OR R-TV 19A OR R-TV 19B OR R-TV 20 OR R-TV 21 OR R-TV 22 6 | ||
| PHOT 10 OR R-TV 100 OR R-TV 23 OR R-TV 24 OR R-TV 25 0 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Complete associate degree electives: 60 units 0 | ||
| BEHAV is R-TV 01 was not selected 1 | ||
| Television Production, AS S0602 2 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 42 | |
