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Film A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
TAFILM 300 / ENGLT 400
Introduction to Film
3
I
ME
*Major Elective List
3
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
VB
GE
INDIS 313 **
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
ENGWR 300 *** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA

*See List in Semester 4.


**INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIb, such as HCD 310-College Success.


***If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
TAFILM 307
Diversity in American Film
3
VI
ME
*Major Elective List
3
ME
TAFILM 302 / 303
**Major Elective
3
GE
MATH 300 ***
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIB
GE
American Institutions
3
VA

*See Lists in Semester 4.


**Major Elective: TAFILM 302 or (TAFILM 303 & 304).


***If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
TAFILM 330
Film Making
3
ME
*Major Elective List
3
ME
*Major Elective List
3
GE
Natural Sciences
3
IV
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA
Elec
**Elective
2

*See List in Semester 4.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
ME
*Major Elective List
3
ME
*Major Elective List
3
ME
TAFILM 304 **
History of Film: 1950's to Present
3
Elec
***Elective
3
Elec
***Elective
3

*See List below


**TAFILM 304 is only required if you chose to complete TAFILM 303 in a previous semester. If you completed TAFILM 302 in a previous semester, choose any elective course numbered 100-499.


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.


Major Elective List (A minimum of 18 units from the following)

ENGLT 403 Film Adaptations

MUSM 322 Introduction to Film Music

MUSM 356 Pro Tools 101, Introduction to Pro Tools

MUSM 357 Pro Tools 110, Intermediate Pro Tools

MUSM 362 Mixing & Mastering Music Projects

MUSM 366 Pro Tools 201, Advance Pro Tools

MUSM 367 Audio for Video Post Production

TA 356 Acting for the Camera

TA 420 Stage Craft

TA 422 Stage Lighting

TA 430 Costume Construction

TA 437 Stage Make-up I

TA 438 Stage Make-up II

TAFILM 309 From Stage to Screen: Production Design & Art Direction

TAFILM 320 Cinema Genres

TAFILM 332 Film Production Workshop I

TAFILM 333 Film Production Workshop II

TAFILM 334 Film Production Workshop III

TAFILM 340 Film Editing

TAFILM 341 Advanced Film Editing

TAFILM 343 Motion Graphics for Video

TAFILM 344 Introduction to Digital Effects

TAFILM 345 Intermediate Digital Effects

TAFILM 357 Color Correcting & Grading for Film

TAFILM 360 Screen Writing

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).


Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.


Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Published March 06, 2024

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