MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3570 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 61-71 CIP Code: 50.0699	Primary College: Initiating College: Glendale Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: GC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Art (17) GPA: 2.0
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 27-4031.00 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 27-4032.00 Film and Video Editors

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Film and Media Production is designed to help students develop the creative and technical skills needed to work in the competitive film and video industry. Students receive comprehensive training in the craft, process, and theory behind visual storytelling. The program uses the latest technologies and provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and professionalism with real world projects, both in the laboratory and on location. This program is focused on independent filmmaking with the spirit of entrepreneurship in the field. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Documentary Film Production is also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Produce independent media using digital tools and technologies according to industry standards. (AVC142, FMP105, FMP108, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP134, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP275, FMT217, MUC122, [MA]) 2. Synthesize principles of story, cinematography, sound, editing, and art in the development of film and media productions. (AVC142, FMP105, FMP108, FMP111, FMP111AA, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP134, FMP/FMT151, FMP170, FMP204, FMP211, FMP214AC, FMP215, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP275, FMP/FMT294AC, FMT217, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/THF210, HUM211AA, HUM212, HUM213, MUC122, (CRE), [FYC]) 3. Integrate critical thinking skills and knowledge of historical and current trends in film in the production of current and future work. (AVC280AC, FMP108, FMP111, FMP111AA, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP134, FMP/FMT151, FMP170, FMP208, FMP211, FMP215, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP275, FMP/FMT294AC, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/THF210, HUM212, HUM213, (CRE), [FYC], [SG/SQ]) 4. Employ industry standards for safety and set etiquette in a production environment. (AVC142, FMP105, FMP108, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP134, FMP/FMT151, FMP204, FMP215, FMP/FMT270, FMP275, FMP/FMT294AC, FMT217, MUC122) 5. Apply knowledge of industry roles and techniques for each stage of the production cycle, from development through distribution. (AVC142, FMP105, FMP108, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP134, FMP/FMT151, FMP170, FMP204, FMP215, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP275,FMT217, MUC122, [MA]) 6. Demonstrate collaboration and inclusivity to promote an ethical and diverse work environment. (AVC142, FMP105, FMP108, FMP111, FMP111AA, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP134, FMP/FMT151, FMP170, FMP204, FMP208, FMP211, FMP214AC, FMP215, FMP260, FMP275, FMP/FMT294AC, FMP/FMT270, FMT217, HUM/THF205, HUM/THF206, HUM/THF210, HUM211AA, HUM212, HUM213, MUC122, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [SB]) 7. Demonstrate qualifications and experience as a competitive film and media industry professional in written and oral communication. (AVC280AC, FMP134, FMP170, FMP208, FMP214AC, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP275, FMP/FMT294AC, (COM), [FYC]) 8. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

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

Required Courses

FMP108 Video Production 3
+ FMP114 Audio Production 3
FMP115 Introduction to Editing for Media 3

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

Credits: 10-12

Restricted Electives
In addition to completing the Required Courses, students must select one (1) of the following specializations: Specialization 1: Film and Media Production Credits: 30-31 Film and Media Production Core Credits: 18 MUC122 Sound Design I 3 FMP105 Studio Production 3 FMP111 Screenwriting I (3) OR FMP111AA Scripting for the Media (3) 3 + FMP/FMT117 Introduction to Cinematography 3 + FMP134 Pre-Production for Film and Media 3 FMP208 Production Company Management (3) OR FMP260 Film and Media Producing and Financing (3) 3 Film and Media Production Related Area - Credits: 12-13 Complete two (2) production courses for a total of six (6) credits from the following list of options. (Note: Students planning to take FMT217 as their Capstone/Internship course should select FMP204): AVC142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 + FMP/FMT151 TV and New Media Production 3 + FMP204 Advanced Video Production 3 + FMP215 Digital Video Effects 3 Complete one (1) Humanities Film course for a total of three (3) credits from the following: HUM/THF206 Introduction to Television Arts 3 HUM/THF210 Contemporary Cinema 3 HUM211AA Foreign Films: Classics 3 + HUM212 Documentary Film 3 HUM213 Hispanic Film 3 Complete one (1) Capstone/Internship course for a total of 3-4 credits based on career goals: + AVC280AC Digital Media Arts and Design Capstone 3 + FMP211 Screenwriting II 3 + FMP214AC Video Production Internship 3 + FMP/FMT270 Documentaries for Social Change 4 + FMP275 Advanced Portfolio Production 4 + FMT217 Advanced Cinematography 3 Specialization 2: Documentary Film Production Credits: 25 Documentary Film Production Core - Credits: 19 AVC142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3 FMP125 Podcasting 3 FMP111AA Scripting for the Media 3 + FMP204 Advanced Video Production 3 + FMP/FMT270 Documentaries for Social Change 4 FMP170 Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking (3) OR + HUM212 Documentary Film (3) 3 Documentary Film Production Related Area - Credits: 6 In consultation with Advisor or Program Director, choose two (2) courses for a total of six (6) credits: + FMP/FMT117 Introduction to Cinematography 3 FMP208 Production Company Management 3 FMP260 Film and Media Producing and Financing 3 + FMP/FMT294AC Special Topics in Motion Picture, Television, Documentary, and New Media Production 3			Credits: 25-31

General Electives
Students must complete zero (0) to to four (4) additional credits to complete the minimum total program credits required for this degree.	Credits: 0-4

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

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

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area. 3-6 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: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
HUM/THF205 Introduction to Cinema 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. Recommended: PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3

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

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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