The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) Degree is designed for students interested in communicating stories and ideas through moving images and recorded sound. Students in this program will gain an aesthetic appreciation for social and cultural phenomena and a critical understanding of film, television, and visual mediums, as well as practical skills in writing, directing, filming, editing, and producing work in these and other electronic media. It is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Radio, Television, Film, Video, and Electronic Arts majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Film, Television, and Electronic Media baccalaureate degree.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| Select one: ART 115 / JOUR 115 / MSCM 128 M | 3.0 | |
ART 115 - The Art of Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory course explores film as an art form, its basic components, and its relation to the styles and movements of other visual arts forms. An understanding of cinematic language is emphasized by focusing upon film's manipulation of time and space, its use of visual metaphors, montages, and explicit/implicit messages. The collaborative nature of filmmaking is studied by examining the role of cinematography, lighting, film editing, visual effects, art direction, and the use of sound and music to enhance the script and create style. Through discussion and written assignments, students develop the ability to analyze the impact of films viewed both in and out of class. This course is appropriate for any student interested in film, art, media studies, or culture. JOUR 115 - Writing for TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to writing for film and electronic media. The course emphasizes formatting scripts properly, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fictional and nonfictional scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. A writing evaluation component is a significant course requirement. MSCM 128 - Mass Media in Modern Society (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course in mass media surveys the history, format, laws, and significant contributors in American mass communications. Through projects and readings, students research and discuss such issues as free press, fair trial, foreign communications systems, and the relationship between free media and a democratic society. | ||
| ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (CSU GE A2)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
| CSU GE C1 - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU GE A1 - Oral CommunicationGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: SPCH 100, 101, 101H, 120, 140 | ||
| CSU GE E - Lifelong Learning/Self DevelopmentGE | 3.0 | |
Select one: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 15.5† | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Select one: ART 115 / JOUR 115 / MSCM 128 M | 3.0 | |
ART 115 - The Art of Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory course explores film as an art form, its basic components, and its relation to the styles and movements of other visual arts forms. An understanding of cinematic language is emphasized by focusing upon film's manipulation of time and space, its use of visual metaphors, montages, and explicit/implicit messages. The collaborative nature of filmmaking is studied by examining the role of cinematography, lighting, film editing, visual effects, art direction, and the use of sound and music to enhance the script and create style. Through discussion and written assignments, students develop the ability to analyze the impact of films viewed both in and out of class. This course is appropriate for any student interested in film, art, media studies, or culture. JOUR 115 - Writing for TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to writing for film and electronic media. The course emphasizes formatting scripts properly, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fictional and nonfictional scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. A writing evaluation component is a significant course requirement. MSCM 128 - Mass Media in Modern Society (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course in mass media surveys the history, format, laws, and significant contributors in American mass communications. Through projects and readings, students research and discuss such issues as free press, fair trial, foreign communications systems, and the relationship between free media and a democratic society. | ||
| Select one: MUST 101 / RDIO 136 M | 3.0† | |
MUST 101 - Introduction to Music Technology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts of music technology. Focus will be on principles and practices of sound, digital audio, synthesis, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), MIDI sequencing, notation software, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms. Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI and digital audio lab (hardware and software). Students will complete independent projects demonstrating hands-on knowledge. RDIO 136 - Radio Production (4.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course focuses on the theory and application of audio production techniques for radio broadcasting. Students learn about audio equipment for both live and pre-recorded (i.e., live-to-tape) broadcasting, broadcast writing, radio program formats, announcing skills, how to use recording equipment, mixers, and digital audio production. | ||
| CSU GE A3 - Critical ThinkingGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| Select one: MATH 130 / MATH 130H / MATH 150 / MATH 160 / PSY 190 (CSU GE B4)GE | 3.0† | |
Notes: While the above course(s) are recommended, students may take any of the following courses to fulfill this requirement: MATH 130/H, MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 170, MATH 180, MATH 190/H, PSY 190. MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. ENGL 101 This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. MATH 150 - Survey of Mathematics (3.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an intermediate algebra course. In this course students will learn to read and understand quantitative information, solve practical problems, and make sound decisions using numbers. Topics include consumer applications, logic, probability, statistics, algebra, and geometry. This course is for students who need a quantitative reasoning course for graduation or transfer. MATH 160 - College Algebra (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an intermediate algebra course. This course covers linear, quadratic, polynomial, power, exponential, and logarithmic functions and their applications from a graphical, numerical, and analytical point of view. The course also covers systems of equations and inequalities and sequences and series. This course serves as preparation for students planning to take Elements of Calculus (MATH 170). PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. It is designed to teach students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology how to present and interpret experimental data. The course focuses on hypothesis testing and the statistics used to analyze assumptions, with topics including basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 12.0† | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| US HISTORY (CSU GE C2)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
| Select one: POLS 110 / POLS 110H (CSU GE D)GE | 3.0 | |
POLS 110 - Government of the United States (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. POLS 110H - Government of the United States Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| TV 135 - Digital Filmmaking I: IntroductionM | 3.0 | |
TV 135 - Digital Filmmaking I: Introduction (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This is an introductory course in film production techniques for narrative, documentary, and music video, and may be of interest to students interested in both film and television production. Topics include creating a story treatment, screenwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, introductory production sound, and non-linear editing. Students work in teams and crew all positions, including writer, producer, director, assistant director, cinematographer, boom operator, and editor. Emphasis is placed on defining the content, structure, and style of the production. Students implement these skills with projects in documentary, music video, and narrative filmmaking traditions. | ||
| Select one: ART 106 / ART 106H / ART 110 / JOUR 120 / JOUR 147 / PHTO 130 / RDIO 104 / THTR 160 / ART 115 / JOUR 115 / MSCM 128 / MUST 101 / RDIO 136 M | 3.0† | |
ART 106 - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the 14th century through the Modern Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Early Photography, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and major art developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is appropriate for all students pursuing the degree in Studio Art or Art History, or seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Fine Arts and Humanities. ART 106H - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the 14th century through the Modern Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Early Photography, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and major art developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements, and is appropriate for all students pursuing the degree in Studio Art or Art History, or seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Fine Arts and Humanities. ART 110 - Understanding Visual Art (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This lecture course is an introduction to the study of visual art: its vocabulary and forms, the many roles it plays in society, and the variety of processes artists master in its making. Students gain insight into current approaches used to interpret and derive meaning from art, and explore questions about the ways in which value is assigned to the art object. Using examples from cultures around the world and across time, this course offers a broad overview to students interested in art and culture, and to those seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Arts. JOUR 120 - Communications Reporting and Writing (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. The course is an introduction to the writing and editing techniques used in the newspaper industry, with an emphasis on gathering information and the principles of clarity and conciseness. Students will use computers during class and lab times. This course is intended for students who are pursuing the Associate of Science Degree/Certificate of Achievement in Mass Communications with either Mass Media or Print Media Specializations. JOUR 147 - Broadcast News (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in broadcasting for television. Students learn the principles and techniques of broadcast news with special reference to the gathering and writing of news for television, script writing, and interviewing; and the procedures and techniques of presenting the news for broadcast. This course covers law and ethics; producing news packages; live-to-tape packages; and live shots including SOT/VO, producing, and directing. Students will have the opportunity to produce the “Rio News” weekly segments for the El Paisano digital newspaper. PHTO 130 - Beginning Photography (3.0 units) Advisory:ART 120 This course is designed for students who wish to study the basic technical and conceptual approaches to contemporary photography. Traditional black and white photography techniques are explored, with special emphasis on the basic use of the 35 mm camera and enlarger as well as the processing of black-and-white film and printing paper. Students are required to provide their own 35 mm camera with manual controls. RDIO 104 - Radio Broadcasting (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to the field of broadcasting and related electronic media, with emphasis placed on the history, development, and current status of broadcasting and related industries. Students explore the broadcasting industry and develop "on-air" skills for a variety of radio formats, and upon completion, demonstrate knowledge of the regulations, organizational structures, revenue sources, historical development, and ongoing operation of broadcasting and related industries. THTR 160 - Introductory Playwriting Screenwriting (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student interested in the art of writing for theatre or film. It will include writing exercises, theatre field trips and a final staged reading of finished scripts. Students will complete a one-act or 10-minute play which will be considered for production the following semester. ART 115 - The Art of Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory course explores film as an art form, its basic components, and its relation to the styles and movements of other visual arts forms. An understanding of cinematic language is emphasized by focusing upon film's manipulation of time and space, its use of visual metaphors, montages, and explicit/implicit messages. The collaborative nature of filmmaking is studied by examining the role of cinematography, lighting, film editing, visual effects, art direction, and the use of sound and music to enhance the script and create style. Through discussion and written assignments, students develop the ability to analyze the impact of films viewed both in and out of class. This course is appropriate for any student interested in film, art, media studies, or culture. JOUR 115 - Writing for TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to writing for film and electronic media. The course emphasizes formatting scripts properly, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fictional and nonfictional scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. A writing evaluation component is a significant course requirement. MSCM 128 - Mass Media in Modern Society (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course in mass media surveys the history, format, laws, and significant contributors in American mass communications. Through projects and readings, students research and discuss such issues as free press, fair trial, foreign communications systems, and the relationship between free media and a democratic society. MUST 101 - Introduction to Music Technology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts of music technology. Focus will be on principles and practices of sound, digital audio, synthesis, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), MIDI sequencing, notation software, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms. Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI and digital audio lab (hardware and software). Students will complete independent projects demonstrating hands-on knowledge. RDIO 136 - Radio Production (4.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course focuses on the theory and application of audio production techniques for radio broadcasting. Students learn about audio equipment for both live and pre-recorded (i.e., live-to-tape) broadcasting, broadcast writing, radio program formats, announcing skills, how to use recording equipment, mixers, and digital audio production. | ||
| CSU GE B1 - Physical SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU GE C1 or C2 - Arts or HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Arts Humanities | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 12.0† | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| Select one: ENGL 131 / LIT 147 / LIT 147H / MSCM 103 / MSCM 134 / MUS 135 / THTR 112 / THTR 150 / THTR 153 / THTR 174 / THTR 176 / TV 136 / ART 106 / ART 106H / ART 110 / JOUR 120 / JOUR 147 / PHTO 130 / RDIO 104 / THTR 160 / ART 115 / JOUR 115 / MSCM 128 / MUST 101 / RDIO 136 M | 3.0† | |
ENGL 131 - Creative Writing (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is for students interested in various types of writing as forms of expression. It offers students a workshop setting in which to develop their writing skills in various genres such as fiction, poetry, and playwriting. Students will learn to "read as writers" by analyzing published writings in various genres with a focus on authorial techniques and effectiveness. Students also will be required to write regularly, present their own work in class for discussion, and develop critical standards for evaluating the merit of their own work and the work of their peers. LIT 147 - Cinema as Literature (3.0 units) Prerequisite:ENGL 101 This course is intended for students interested in learning about the aesthetics of filmmaking, especially with regard to the adaptation of literature to the cinematic medium. Films are analyzed and evaluated according to their historical, social, cultural, aesthetic, and technical significance. Both American and international filmmaking will be covered. LIT 147H - Cinema as Literature Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is intended for students interested in learning about the aesthetics of filmmaking, especially with regard to the adaptation of literature to the cinematic medium. Films are analyzed and evaluated according to their historical, social, cultural, aesthetic, and technical significance. Both American and international filmmaking will be covered. The course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. MSCM 103 - Survey of Motion Picture, Radio, and Television (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course provides an overview of the history, theory, and aesthetic principles of radio, television, and motion pictures, and examines their social impacts and effects on society. The changing nature of consumer information is explored, along with the evolution of these three mediums in the traditional and non-traditional aspects of listening, writing, and viewing. The social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impacts of the electronic media are also studied. MSCM 134 - Documentary Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course serves as an introduction to documentary film. It provides an overview of key historical and critical concepts regarding film, including vocabulary for storyboard and scene analysis. Students analyze films in relation to mise-en-scene, editing, sound, narrative, cinematography, screenplay, and meaning. MUS 135 - Music in Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course is a survey of the art and craft of film music as practiced by prominent film composers and sound designers. Emphasis will be placed on history and function from 1930 to the present, as well as cultural context. The class is designed for students interested in learning how music influences film. THTR 112 - Acting for the Camera (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in acting techniques for film, television, and commercials. The class explores the styles, language, and technical demands of each medium. Topics include slating, voice, blocking, and memorizing as well as career advice (including photos and resumes, agents, unions, auditioning, and showcases). Students work with the camera and review the results to develop their skills. THTR 150 - Stagecraft I for Theatre, TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. The course is designed for the student who wishes to gain a basic understanding of the technical phases of scene production including construction, painting, rigging, placement and manipulation of stage scenery, lighting equipment, sound equipment, properties and wardrobe as well as the organization and management of stage activity and stagecraft terminology. The student will study the aesthetics and practical application principles of stage scenic, sound and lighting design. Students are assigned a specific crew responsibility that directly relates to a college theatre production. THTR 153 - Lighting Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students who want to gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles light and lighting design play in a theatrical production. Students gain understanding in lighting design theory, function, and aesthetics. Students learn to hang, focus, color, cable, and strike conventional and automated lighting fixtures, as well as to identify and select appropriate types of lighting fixtures, cables, control, and power distribution equipment for a given purpose. Electrical and operational safety receive special emphasis. Students who complete the course successfully are able to operate lighting consoles proficiently. THTR 174 - Costume Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students who seek to gain an understanding and appreciation of costume techniques used for the theatre and other entertainment industries. Students gain the practical knowledge and experience necessary to work in a costume shop, including an understanding of costume history; basic costume design including sketching; basic costume construction including alteration and sewing; costume design tools, materials, fabrics, textiles, and crafts; costume sourcing practices; and backstage costume preparation and practices for productions. Students identify period costumes (garments and accessories), analyze the effectiveness of costumes in a production, draft a pattern in order to sew/construct a garment, and source costumes needed for a production through vendors. THTR 176 - Makeup Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students who seek to gain an understanding and appreciation of makeup techniques used for the theatre and other entertainment industries. Students gain the practical knowledge and experience necessary to apply theatrical makeup; an understanding of makeup history; basic makeup design, including sketching; basic application, including wigs and facial hair; makeup design tools, materials, and crafts; makeup sourcing practices; and dressing room makeup preparation and practices for productions. Students identify period makeup styles and analyze the effectiveness of character makeup in a production, and design, create, and source makeup supplies needed for a production. TV 136 - Digital Filimmaking II: Intermediate (3.0 units) Prerequisite: TV 135 This intermediate course in film production techniques for narrative, music video, and branded content may be of interest to students interested in both film and television production. Topics include screenwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, production sound, and non-linear editing. Students work in teams and crew all positions, including writer, producer, director, first assistant director, cinematographer, camera assistant, gaffer, grip, boom operator, production sound mixer, and editor. The course incorporates career pathways in the contemporary media landscape, including branded content, social media, and new media. Emphasis is placed on personal storytelling, crew collaboration, professionalism, and building a professional resume and portfolio. ART 106 - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the 14th century through the Modern Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Early Photography, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and major art developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is appropriate for all students pursuing the degree in Studio Art or Art History, or seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Fine Arts and Humanities. ART 106H - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the 14th century through the Modern Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Early Photography, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and major art developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements, and is appropriate for all students pursuing the degree in Studio Art or Art History, or seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Fine Arts and Humanities. ART 110 - Understanding Visual Art (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This lecture course is an introduction to the study of visual art: its vocabulary and forms, the many roles it plays in society, and the variety of processes artists master in its making. Students gain insight into current approaches used to interpret and derive meaning from art, and explore questions about the ways in which value is assigned to the art object. Using examples from cultures around the world and across time, this course offers a broad overview to students interested in art and culture, and to those seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Arts. JOUR 120 - Communications Reporting and Writing (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. The course is an introduction to the writing and editing techniques used in the newspaper industry, with an emphasis on gathering information and the principles of clarity and conciseness. Students will use computers during class and lab times. This course is intended for students who are pursuing the Associate of Science Degree/Certificate of Achievement in Mass Communications with either Mass Media or Print Media Specializations. JOUR 147 - Broadcast News (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in broadcasting for television. Students learn the principles and techniques of broadcast news with special reference to the gathering and writing of news for television, script writing, and interviewing; and the procedures and techniques of presenting the news for broadcast. This course covers law and ethics; producing news packages; live-to-tape packages; and live shots including SOT/VO, producing, and directing. Students will have the opportunity to produce the “Rio News” weekly segments for the El Paisano digital newspaper. PHTO 130 - Beginning Photography (3.0 units) Advisory:ART 120 This course is designed for students who wish to study the basic technical and conceptual approaches to contemporary photography. Traditional black and white photography techniques are explored, with special emphasis on the basic use of the 35 mm camera and enlarger as well as the processing of black-and-white film and printing paper. Students are required to provide their own 35 mm camera with manual controls. RDIO 104 - Radio Broadcasting (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to the field of broadcasting and related electronic media, with emphasis placed on the history, development, and current status of broadcasting and related industries. Students explore the broadcasting industry and develop "on-air" skills for a variety of radio formats, and upon completion, demonstrate knowledge of the regulations, organizational structures, revenue sources, historical development, and ongoing operation of broadcasting and related industries. THTR 160 - Introductory Playwriting Screenwriting (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student interested in the art of writing for theatre or film. It will include writing exercises, theatre field trips and a final staged reading of finished scripts. Students will complete a one-act or 10-minute play which will be considered for production the following semester. ART 115 - The Art of Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory course explores film as an art form, its basic components, and its relation to the styles and movements of other visual arts forms. An understanding of cinematic language is emphasized by focusing upon film's manipulation of time and space, its use of visual metaphors, montages, and explicit/implicit messages. The collaborative nature of filmmaking is studied by examining the role of cinematography, lighting, film editing, visual effects, art direction, and the use of sound and music to enhance the script and create style. Through discussion and written assignments, students develop the ability to analyze the impact of films viewed both in and out of class. This course is appropriate for any student interested in film, art, media studies, or culture. JOUR 115 - Writing for TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to writing for film and electronic media. The course emphasizes formatting scripts properly, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fictional and nonfictional scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. A writing evaluation component is a significant course requirement. MSCM 128 - Mass Media in Modern Society (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course in mass media surveys the history, format, laws, and significant contributors in American mass communications. Through projects and readings, students research and discuss such issues as free press, fair trial, foreign communications systems, and the relationship between free media and a democratic society. MUST 101 - Introduction to Music Technology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts of music technology. Focus will be on principles and practices of sound, digital audio, synthesis, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), MIDI sequencing, notation software, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms. Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI and digital audio lab (hardware and software). Students will complete independent projects demonstrating hands-on knowledge. RDIO 136 - Radio Production (4.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course focuses on the theory and application of audio production techniques for radio broadcasting. Students learn about audio equipment for both live and pre-recorded (i.e., live-to-tape) broadcasting, broadcast writing, radio program formats, announcing skills, how to use recording equipment, mixers, and digital audio production. | ||
| CSU GE B2 - Biological SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU GE B3 - Lab ScienceGE | 1.0 | |
Select one if lab has not been completed in CSU B1 or B2. | ||
| CSU GE F - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| CSU GE D - Social SciencesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
| Total Units for Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T program (Transfer to CSU) | 58.5† | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| † | Some classes may have higher units |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
| GE | General Education course |
| EL | Elective Course |
| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| Select one: ART 115 / JOUR 115 / MSCM 128 M | 3.0 | |
ART 115 - The Art of Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory course explores film as an art form, its basic components, and its relation to the styles and movements of other visual arts forms. An understanding of cinematic language is emphasized by focusing upon film's manipulation of time and space, its use of visual metaphors, montages, and explicit/implicit messages. The collaborative nature of filmmaking is studied by examining the role of cinematography, lighting, film editing, visual effects, art direction, and the use of sound and music to enhance the script and create style. Through discussion and written assignments, students develop the ability to analyze the impact of films viewed both in and out of class. This course is appropriate for any student interested in film, art, media studies, or culture. JOUR 115 - Writing for TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to writing for film and electronic media. The course emphasizes formatting scripts properly, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fictional and nonfictional scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. A writing evaluation component is a significant course requirement. MSCM 128 - Mass Media in Modern Society (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course in mass media surveys the history, format, laws, and significant contributors in American mass communications. Through projects and readings, students research and discuss such issues as free press, fair trial, foreign communications systems, and the relationship between free media and a democratic society. | ||
| ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (IGETC 1A)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
| IGETC 3A - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| IGETC 6 - Foreign Language (UC ONLY)GE | 4.5 | |
Notes: Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language or select one: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 14.0† | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Select one: ART 115 / JOUR 115 / MSCM 128 M | 3.0 | |
ART 115 - The Art of Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory course explores film as an art form, its basic components, and its relation to the styles and movements of other visual arts forms. An understanding of cinematic language is emphasized by focusing upon film's manipulation of time and space, its use of visual metaphors, montages, and explicit/implicit messages. The collaborative nature of filmmaking is studied by examining the role of cinematography, lighting, film editing, visual effects, art direction, and the use of sound and music to enhance the script and create style. Through discussion and written assignments, students develop the ability to analyze the impact of films viewed both in and out of class. This course is appropriate for any student interested in film, art, media studies, or culture. JOUR 115 - Writing for TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to writing for film and electronic media. The course emphasizes formatting scripts properly, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fictional and nonfictional scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. A writing evaluation component is a significant course requirement. MSCM 128 - Mass Media in Modern Society (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course in mass media surveys the history, format, laws, and significant contributors in American mass communications. Through projects and readings, students research and discuss such issues as free press, fair trial, foreign communications systems, and the relationship between free media and a democratic society. | ||
| Select one: MUST 101 / RDIO 136 M | 3.0† | |
MUST 101 - Introduction to Music Technology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts of music technology. Focus will be on principles and practices of sound, digital audio, synthesis, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), MIDI sequencing, notation software, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms. Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI and digital audio lab (hardware and software). Students will complete independent projects demonstrating hands-on knowledge. RDIO 136 - Radio Production (4.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course focuses on the theory and application of audio production techniques for radio broadcasting. Students learn about audio equipment for both live and pre-recorded (i.e., live-to-tape) broadcasting, broadcast writing, radio program formats, announcing skills, how to use recording equipment, mixers, and digital audio production. | ||
| Select one: IGETC 1B - Critical Thinking and Composition GE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| Select one: MATH 130 / MATH 130H / MATH 150 / PSY 190 (IGETC 2)GE | 3.0† | |
Notes: While the above course(s) are recommended, students may take any of the following courses to fulfill this requirement: MATH 130/H, MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 170, MATH 180, MATH 190/H, PSY 190. MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. ENGL 101 This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. MATH 150 - Survey of Mathematics (3.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an intermediate algebra course. In this course students will learn to read and understand quantitative information, solve practical problems, and make sound decisions using numbers. Topics include consumer applications, logic, probability, statistics, algebra, and geometry. This course is for students who need a quantitative reasoning course for graduation or transfer. PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. It is designed to teach students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology how to present and interpret experimental data. The course focuses on hypothesis testing and the statistics used to analyze assumptions, with topics including basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 12.0† | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| US HISTORY (IGETC 3B)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
| Select one: POLS 110 / POLS 110H (IGETC 4)GE | 3.0 | |
POLS 110 - Government of the United States (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. POLS 110H - Government of the United States Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course surveys and analyzes the origins, principles, institutions, policies, and politics of U.S. National and California State Governments, including their constitutions. Emphasis is placed on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and an understanding of the political processes and issues involved in the workings of government. This course fulfills the American Institutions requirement for the Associate Degree. It also is suitable for students wishing to expand their knowledge of local, state and national governments. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| TV 135 - Digital Filmmaking I: IntroductionM | 3.0 | |
TV 135 - Digital Filmmaking I: Introduction (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This is an introductory course in film production techniques for narrative, documentary, and music video, and may be of interest to students interested in both film and television production. Topics include creating a story treatment, screenwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, introductory production sound, and non-linear editing. Students work in teams and crew all positions, including writer, producer, director, assistant director, cinematographer, boom operator, and editor. Emphasis is placed on defining the content, structure, and style of the production. Students implement these skills with projects in documentary, music video, and narrative filmmaking traditions. | ||
| Select one: ART 106 / ART 106H / ART 110 / JOUR 120 / JOUR 147 / PHTO 130 / RDIO 104 / THTR 160 / ART 115 / JOUR 115 / MSCM 128 / MUST 101 / RDIO 136 M | 3.0† | |
ART 106 - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the 14th century through the Modern Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Early Photography, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and major art developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is appropriate for all students pursuing the degree in Studio Art or Art History, or seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Fine Arts and Humanities. ART 106H - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the 14th century through the Modern Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Early Photography, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and major art developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements, and is appropriate for all students pursuing the degree in Studio Art or Art History, or seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Fine Arts and Humanities. ART 110 - Understanding Visual Art (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This lecture course is an introduction to the study of visual art: its vocabulary and forms, the many roles it plays in society, and the variety of processes artists master in its making. Students gain insight into current approaches used to interpret and derive meaning from art, and explore questions about the ways in which value is assigned to the art object. Using examples from cultures around the world and across time, this course offers a broad overview to students interested in art and culture, and to those seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Arts. JOUR 120 - Communications Reporting and Writing (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. The course is an introduction to the writing and editing techniques used in the newspaper industry, with an emphasis on gathering information and the principles of clarity and conciseness. Students will use computers during class and lab times. This course is intended for students who are pursuing the Associate of Science Degree/Certificate of Achievement in Mass Communications with either Mass Media or Print Media Specializations. JOUR 147 - Broadcast News (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in broadcasting for television. Students learn the principles and techniques of broadcast news with special reference to the gathering and writing of news for television, script writing, and interviewing; and the procedures and techniques of presenting the news for broadcast. This course covers law and ethics; producing news packages; live-to-tape packages; and live shots including SOT/VO, producing, and directing. Students will have the opportunity to produce the “Rio News” weekly segments for the El Paisano digital newspaper. PHTO 130 - Beginning Photography (3.0 units) Advisory:ART 120 This course is designed for students who wish to study the basic technical and conceptual approaches to contemporary photography. Traditional black and white photography techniques are explored, with special emphasis on the basic use of the 35 mm camera and enlarger as well as the processing of black-and-white film and printing paper. Students are required to provide their own 35 mm camera with manual controls. RDIO 104 - Radio Broadcasting (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to the field of broadcasting and related electronic media, with emphasis placed on the history, development, and current status of broadcasting and related industries. Students explore the broadcasting industry and develop "on-air" skills for a variety of radio formats, and upon completion, demonstrate knowledge of the regulations, organizational structures, revenue sources, historical development, and ongoing operation of broadcasting and related industries. THTR 160 - Introductory Playwriting Screenwriting (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student interested in the art of writing for theatre or film. It will include writing exercises, theatre field trips and a final staged reading of finished scripts. Students will complete a one-act or 10-minute play which will be considered for production the following semester. ART 115 - The Art of Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory course explores film as an art form, its basic components, and its relation to the styles and movements of other visual arts forms. An understanding of cinematic language is emphasized by focusing upon film's manipulation of time and space, its use of visual metaphors, montages, and explicit/implicit messages. The collaborative nature of filmmaking is studied by examining the role of cinematography, lighting, film editing, visual effects, art direction, and the use of sound and music to enhance the script and create style. Through discussion and written assignments, students develop the ability to analyze the impact of films viewed both in and out of class. This course is appropriate for any student interested in film, art, media studies, or culture. JOUR 115 - Writing for TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to writing for film and electronic media. The course emphasizes formatting scripts properly, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fictional and nonfictional scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. A writing evaluation component is a significant course requirement. MSCM 128 - Mass Media in Modern Society (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course in mass media surveys the history, format, laws, and significant contributors in American mass communications. Through projects and readings, students research and discuss such issues as free press, fair trial, foreign communications systems, and the relationship between free media and a democratic society. MUST 101 - Introduction to Music Technology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts of music technology. Focus will be on principles and practices of sound, digital audio, synthesis, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), MIDI sequencing, notation software, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms. Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI and digital audio lab (hardware and software). Students will complete independent projects demonstrating hands-on knowledge. RDIO 136 - Radio Production (4.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course focuses on the theory and application of audio production techniques for radio broadcasting. Students learn about audio equipment for both live and pre-recorded (i.e., live-to-tape) broadcasting, broadcast writing, radio program formats, announcing skills, how to use recording equipment, mixers, and digital audio production. | ||
| IGETC 1C - Oral Communication (CSU Only)GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
| IGETC 5A - Physical SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
| IGETC 3A or 3B - Arts or HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Arts Humanities | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 15.0† | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| Select one: ENGL 131 / LIT 147 / LIT 147H / MSCM 103 / MSCM 134 / MUS 135 / THTR 112 / THTR 150 / THTR 153 / THTR 174 / THTR 176 / TV 136 / ART 106 / ART 106H / ART 110 / JOUR 120 / JOUR 147 / PHTO 130 / RDIO 104 / THTR 160 / ART 115 / JOUR 115 / MSCM 128 / MUST 101 / RDIO 136 M | 3.0† | |
ENGL 131 - Creative Writing (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is for students interested in various types of writing as forms of expression. It offers students a workshop setting in which to develop their writing skills in various genres such as fiction, poetry, and playwriting. Students will learn to "read as writers" by analyzing published writings in various genres with a focus on authorial techniques and effectiveness. Students also will be required to write regularly, present their own work in class for discussion, and develop critical standards for evaluating the merit of their own work and the work of their peers. LIT 147 - Cinema as Literature (3.0 units) Prerequisite:ENGL 101 This course is intended for students interested in learning about the aesthetics of filmmaking, especially with regard to the adaptation of literature to the cinematic medium. Films are analyzed and evaluated according to their historical, social, cultural, aesthetic, and technical significance. Both American and international filmmaking will be covered. LIT 147H - Cinema as Literature Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is intended for students interested in learning about the aesthetics of filmmaking, especially with regard to the adaptation of literature to the cinematic medium. Films are analyzed and evaluated according to their historical, social, cultural, aesthetic, and technical significance. Both American and international filmmaking will be covered. The course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. MSCM 103 - Survey of Motion Picture, Radio, and Television (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course provides an overview of the history, theory, and aesthetic principles of radio, television, and motion pictures, and examines their social impacts and effects on society. The changing nature of consumer information is explored, along with the evolution of these three mediums in the traditional and non-traditional aspects of listening, writing, and viewing. The social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impacts of the electronic media are also studied. MSCM 134 - Documentary Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course serves as an introduction to documentary film. It provides an overview of key historical and critical concepts regarding film, including vocabulary for storyboard and scene analysis. Students analyze films in relation to mise-en-scene, editing, sound, narrative, cinematography, screenplay, and meaning. MUS 135 - Music in Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course is a survey of the art and craft of film music as practiced by prominent film composers and sound designers. Emphasis will be placed on history and function from 1930 to the present, as well as cultural context. The class is designed for students interested in learning how music influences film. THTR 112 - Acting for the Camera (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students interested in acting techniques for film, television, and commercials. The class explores the styles, language, and technical demands of each medium. Topics include slating, voice, blocking, and memorizing as well as career advice (including photos and resumes, agents, unions, auditioning, and showcases). Students work with the camera and review the results to develop their skills. THTR 150 - Stagecraft I for Theatre, TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. The course is designed for the student who wishes to gain a basic understanding of the technical phases of scene production including construction, painting, rigging, placement and manipulation of stage scenery, lighting equipment, sound equipment, properties and wardrobe as well as the organization and management of stage activity and stagecraft terminology. The student will study the aesthetics and practical application principles of stage scenic, sound and lighting design. Students are assigned a specific crew responsibility that directly relates to a college theatre production. THTR 153 - Lighting Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students who want to gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles light and lighting design play in a theatrical production. Students gain understanding in lighting design theory, function, and aesthetics. Students learn to hang, focus, color, cable, and strike conventional and automated lighting fixtures, as well as to identify and select appropriate types of lighting fixtures, cables, control, and power distribution equipment for a given purpose. Electrical and operational safety receive special emphasis. Students who complete the course successfully are able to operate lighting consoles proficiently. THTR 174 - Costume Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students who seek to gain an understanding and appreciation of costume techniques used for the theatre and other entertainment industries. Students gain the practical knowledge and experience necessary to work in a costume shop, including an understanding of costume history; basic costume design including sketching; basic costume construction including alteration and sewing; costume design tools, materials, fabrics, textiles, and crafts; costume sourcing practices; and backstage costume preparation and practices for productions. Students identify period costumes (garments and accessories), analyze the effectiveness of costumes in a production, draft a pattern in order to sew/construct a garment, and source costumes needed for a production through vendors. THTR 176 - Makeup Design and Production for Theatre, TV, and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed for students who seek to gain an understanding and appreciation of makeup techniques used for the theatre and other entertainment industries. Students gain the practical knowledge and experience necessary to apply theatrical makeup; an understanding of makeup history; basic makeup design, including sketching; basic application, including wigs and facial hair; makeup design tools, materials, and crafts; makeup sourcing practices; and dressing room makeup preparation and practices for productions. Students identify period makeup styles and analyze the effectiveness of character makeup in a production, and design, create, and source makeup supplies needed for a production. TV 136 - Digital Filimmaking II: Intermediate (3.0 units) Prerequisite: TV 135 This intermediate course in film production techniques for narrative, music video, and branded content may be of interest to students interested in both film and television production. Topics include screenwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, production sound, and non-linear editing. Students work in teams and crew all positions, including writer, producer, director, first assistant director, cinematographer, camera assistant, gaffer, grip, boom operator, production sound mixer, and editor. The course incorporates career pathways in the contemporary media landscape, including branded content, social media, and new media. Emphasis is placed on personal storytelling, crew collaboration, professionalism, and building a professional resume and portfolio. ART 106 - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the 14th century through the Modern Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Early Photography, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and major art developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is appropriate for all students pursuing the degree in Studio Art or Art History, or seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Fine Arts and Humanities. ART 106H - Survey of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course provides an overview of the history of Western art from the 14th century through the Modern Era, including Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Early Photography, Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Postmodernism, and major art developments of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is designed for students who meet Honors Program requirements, and is appropriate for all students pursuing the degree in Studio Art or Art History, or seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Fine Arts and Humanities. ART 110 - Understanding Visual Art (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This lecture course is an introduction to the study of visual art: its vocabulary and forms, the many roles it plays in society, and the variety of processes artists master in its making. Students gain insight into current approaches used to interpret and derive meaning from art, and explore questions about the ways in which value is assigned to the art object. Using examples from cultures around the world and across time, this course offers a broad overview to students interested in art and culture, and to those seeking to fulfill general education requirements in Arts. JOUR 120 - Communications Reporting and Writing (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. The course is an introduction to the writing and editing techniques used in the newspaper industry, with an emphasis on gathering information and the principles of clarity and conciseness. Students will use computers during class and lab times. This course is intended for students who are pursuing the Associate of Science Degree/Certificate of Achievement in Mass Communications with either Mass Media or Print Media Specializations. JOUR 147 - Broadcast News (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is for students interested in broadcasting for television. Students learn the principles and techniques of broadcast news with special reference to the gathering and writing of news for television, script writing, and interviewing; and the procedures and techniques of presenting the news for broadcast. This course covers law and ethics; producing news packages; live-to-tape packages; and live shots including SOT/VO, producing, and directing. Students will have the opportunity to produce the “Rio News” weekly segments for the El Paisano digital newspaper. PHTO 130 - Beginning Photography (3.0 units) Advisory:ART 120 This course is designed for students who wish to study the basic technical and conceptual approaches to contemporary photography. Traditional black and white photography techniques are explored, with special emphasis on the basic use of the 35 mm camera and enlarger as well as the processing of black-and-white film and printing paper. Students are required to provide their own 35 mm camera with manual controls. RDIO 104 - Radio Broadcasting (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to the field of broadcasting and related electronic media, with emphasis placed on the history, development, and current status of broadcasting and related industries. Students explore the broadcasting industry and develop "on-air" skills for a variety of radio formats, and upon completion, demonstrate knowledge of the regulations, organizational structures, revenue sources, historical development, and ongoing operation of broadcasting and related industries. THTR 160 - Introductory Playwriting Screenwriting (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student interested in the art of writing for theatre or film. It will include writing exercises, theatre field trips and a final staged reading of finished scripts. Students will complete a one-act or 10-minute play which will be considered for production the following semester. ART 115 - The Art of Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This introductory course explores film as an art form, its basic components, and its relation to the styles and movements of other visual arts forms. An understanding of cinematic language is emphasized by focusing upon film's manipulation of time and space, its use of visual metaphors, montages, and explicit/implicit messages. The collaborative nature of filmmaking is studied by examining the role of cinematography, lighting, film editing, visual effects, art direction, and the use of sound and music to enhance the script and create style. Through discussion and written assignments, students develop the ability to analyze the impact of films viewed both in and out of class. This course is appropriate for any student interested in film, art, media studies, or culture. JOUR 115 - Writing for TV and Film (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course introduces students to writing for film and electronic media. The course emphasizes formatting scripts properly, including fundamental technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fictional and nonfictional scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. A writing evaluation component is a significant course requirement. MSCM 128 - Mass Media in Modern Society (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college level-texts. This course in mass media surveys the history, format, laws, and significant contributors in American mass communications. Through projects and readings, students research and discuss such issues as free press, fair trial, foreign communications systems, and the relationship between free media and a democratic society. MUST 101 - Introduction to Music Technology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for the student who wants to learn the terminology, equipment, techniques, and concepts of music technology. Focus will be on principles and practices of sound, digital audio, synthesis, Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), MIDI sequencing, notation software, and audio recording utilizing hardware and software platforms. Lab activities will place an emphasis on the operation and components of the typical MIDI and digital audio lab (hardware and software). Students will complete independent projects demonstrating hands-on knowledge. RDIO 136 - Radio Production (4.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory-level course focuses on the theory and application of audio production techniques for radio broadcasting. Students learn about audio equipment for both live and pre-recorded (i.e., live-to-tape) broadcasting, broadcast writing, radio program formats, announcing skills, how to use recording equipment, mixers, and digital audio production. | ||
| IGETC 5B - Biological SciencesGE | 3.0† | |
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| IGETC 5C - Lab ScienceGE | 1.0 | |
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| IGETC 7 - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
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| IGETC 4 - Social and Behavioral SciencesGE | 3.0 | |
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| Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
| Total Units for Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T program (Transfer to UC/CSU) | 60.0† | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| † | Some classes may have higher units |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
| GE | General Education course |
| EL | Elective Course |
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