The Associate in Science Degree in Cinema Production is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in film production. Students must satisfy the following program prerequisite: Completion (with a C or higher) of MMSP 120 - Computer Skills for Multimedia or BCST 119 - Digital Media Skills or demonstration of MMSP 120 or BCST 119 exit skills. In the first semester, students may enroll concurrently in the following courses: CINE 21, 24, 25, 30, 60, and 75.
- Understand basic principles of film production and industry practice.
- Analyze different film forms and genres.
- Demonstrate skills in celluloid and digital technology.
- Demonstrate storytelling skills.
- Identify film history movements.
Courses Required for the Major in Cinema Production – 37 Total Units
First Semester
CINE 21 Film Studies – 3 units
CINE 24 Basic Film Production – 4 units
CINE 25 Narrative Filmmaking – 3 units
CINE 60 Sound for Motion Pictures – 3 units
Second Semester
CINE 30 Pre-Production Planning – 3 units
CINE 54 Cinematography and Lighting – 3 units
CINE 56 Introduction to Digital Film Editing – 3 units
Third Semester
CINE 75 Screenwriting
or CINE 72 Non-Fiction Scriptwriting – 3 units
CINE 61 Sound for Motion Pictures II – 3 units
or CINE 74 Advanced Cinematography and Lighting – 3 units
or CINE 76 Advanced Digital Film Editing – 3 units
or CINE 90 Film and Digital Finishing – 3 units
CINE 131 Directing Motion Pictures
or CINE 126 Documentary Filmmaking – 3 units
Fourth Semester
CINE 124A Film Production Workshop – 3 units
CINE 131 Directing Motion Pictures – 3 units
or CINE 126 Documentary Filmmaking – 3 units
