MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3572
Effective Term: 2023 Fall

Award: AAS
Total Credits: 61-75
CIP Code: 50.0602

Instructional Council: Theatre Arts
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-2012.00 Producers and Directors
27-2012.01 Producers
27-2012.02 Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
27-2012.03 Program Directors
27-2012.04 Talent Directors
27-2012.05 Technical Directors/Managers
27-3043.00 Writers and Authors
27-3043.04 Copywriters
27-3043.05 Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
27-4031.00 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
27-4032.00 Film and Video Editors

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Motion Picture, Television, and New Media Production program is designed for students who plan to pursue a career in the motion picture, television, and new media industry. Students receive hands-on production training and industry exposure in a fine arts learning environment in one or more areas of specialization, which include screenwriting, motion picture production, and editing. Certificates of Completion (CCL) in Screenwriting, Motion Picture Production, and Editing are also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Produce cinematic works using film and digital media tools and technologies according to industry standards. (FMT100, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT118, FMT/MUC120, FMT241, FMT242, FMT243, FMT248, FMT280, FMT283, FMT298AC, FMT+++++, FMT217, FMT230, (CRE), [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 2. Integrate principles of story, cinematography, and editing theory in the development, production, and post-production of cinematic works. (FMT121, FMT123, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT118, FMT/MUC120, FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT118, FMT/MUC120, FMT223, FMT224, FMT241, FMT242, FMT243, FMT248, FMT280, FMT283, FMT298AC, FMT+++++, FMT217, FMT230, (CRE), [FYC], [MA], [SB] [SG], [SQ]) 3. Synthesize principles of historical and current film genres, styles, and movements in the development and creation of cinematic works. (FMT121, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, HUM/THF205, FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT118, FMT/MUC120, FMT123, FMT124,FMT223, FMT224, FMT241, FMT242, FMT243, FMT248, FMT280, FMT283, FMT298AC, FMT+++++, FMT217, FMT230, (CRE), [FYC], [SB]) 4. Employ industry standards for safety and set etiquette in a production environment. (FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMT107, FMT118, FMT/MUC120, FMT241, FMT242, FMT243, FMT248, FMT280, FMT283, FMT298AC, FMT+++++, FMT217, FMT230, FMT260, (COM), [MA], [SB]) 5. Apply knowledge of industry roles and techniques for each stage of the production cycle, from development through distribution. (FMT107, FMT121, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, THF/HUM205, CRW+++++, ENH+++++, FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT118, FMT/MUC120, FMT123, FMT124,FMT223, FMT224, FMT241, FMT242, FMT242AA, FMT243, FMT248, FMT280, FMT283, FMT298AC, THE118, FMT+++++, FMT217, FMT230, FMT260, (COM), (CRE), [MA], [SB]) 6. Demonstrate collaboration and inclusivity to promote an ethical and diverse work environment. (FMT107, FMT121, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, THF/HUM205, CRW+++++, ENH+++++, FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT118, FMT/MUC120,FMT123, FMT124, FMT223, FMT224, FMT241, FMT242, FMT242AA, FMT243, FMT248, FMT280, FMT283, FMT298AC, FMT+++++, FMT217, FMT230, FMT260, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [SB]) 7. Demonstrate qualifications and experience as a competitive film and media industry professional in written and oral communication. (FMT107, FMP/FMT270, FMT124, FMT223, FMT224, FMT241, FMT242, FMT242AA, FMT248, FMT293, FMT298AC, FMT+++++, FMT230, (COM), (CRE), [FYC])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Program Core:
FMT100 Introduction to Production 3
FMT107 Career Pathways in the Media 3
FMT121 Story Theory for Film, Television and Media 3
+ FMT134 Pre-Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
+ FMT135 Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
+ FMT136 Post-Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
HUM/THF205 Introduction to Cinema 3

Credits: 22-24

Restricted Electives
In addition to completing the above Program Common Core, students must select one (1) of the following three (3) specializations: Specialization 1: SCREENWRITING Credits: 20-22 CRW+++++ Any CRW Creative Writing course(s) for a total of three (3) credits OR THE118 Playwriting (3) 3 ENH+++++ Any ENH English Humanities course(s) for a total of three (3) credits 3 + FMT242AA Professional Portfolio in Screenwriting 2 Students must select one (1) of the following two (2) emphasis areas: Emphasis I: Feature Credits: 6 + FMT123 Feature Screenwriting: First Draft 3 + FMT223 Feature Screenwriting: The Rewrite 3 Emphasis II: Television Credits: 6 + FMT124 Television Screenwriting: Writers Room 3 + FMT224 Television Screenwriting: Original TV Pilot 3 In addition to the emphasis area selected, complete two additional three (3) or four (4) credit FMT Film, Media and Theatre courses for a total of six to eight (6-8) credit hours. Specialization 2: MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION Credits: 24-26 + FMP/FMT117 Introduction to Cinematography 3 FMT118 Lighting for Film, TV, and Media 3 + FMT/MUC120 Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video 3 + FMP/FMT151 TV and New Media Production 3 + FMT241 AVID Media Composer Editing 4 + FMT242 Professional Portfolio for Film, TV, and Media 2 + FMT248 Advanced Film Production Techniques (4) OR + FMT298AC Special Projects (3) 3-4 + FMP/FMT270 Documentaries for Social Change (4) OR + FMT217 Advanced Cinematography (3) OR + FMT230 Motion Picture Directing (4) OR + FMT260 Motion Picture Producing and Production Management (3) 3-4 Specialization 3: EDITING Credits: 20 + FMT/MUC120 Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video 3 + FMT241 AVID Media Composer Editing 4 + FMT242 Professional Portfolio for Film, TV, and Media 2 + FMT243 Introduction to Video Compositing and Title Animation 4 + FMT280 The Art of Editing 3 + FMT283 Advanced Non-Linear Editing Techniques 4	Credits: 20-26

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 19-25

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. Students who want to transfer to university recommend the following: + MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 7

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 0
Met by HUM/THF205 in the Required Courses area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.