Film, Television, and Electronic Media
Associate in Science for Transfer
Program Details
The Associates in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer Degree prepares students for seamless transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Radio-Television-Film, Television-Film, Film, Television, Video, and Electronic Media. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states that students earning the Associates in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer Degree will be granted priority for admission as Radio-Television-Film, Television-Film or Electronic Media majors to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. This degree requires students to complete 60 CSU transferable units, including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and 18 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students earn a grade of C or better in all major coursework. There are no additional graduation requirements. This degree is designed to develop a well-rounded beginning level coursework in television/film production, audio production, film/media history and the business of electronic media. While a baccalaureate degree is recommended preparation for those considering careers as producers, directors and in areas of management, completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work. The Film, Television and Electronic Media AS-T Degree requires a total of 18 units of required courses and restricted electives from the categories below as indicated.
Film, Television, and Electronic Media Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 26,000
- High salary: 131,780
- Average salary: 45680
Broadcast Technicians
Associate's degree, Some college
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 29,190
- High salary: 115,400
- Average salary: 53920
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 36,240
- High salary: 131,420
- Average salary: 68810
All Careers in Film, Television, and Electronic Media (30)
| Art Directors | Bachelor's degree | Stable | 111,040 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Project Managers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 108,970 |
| Special Effects Artists & Animators | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 99,800 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 94,680 |
| Media Programming Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 83,480 |
| Producers and Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
| Talent Directors | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 83,480 |
| Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 82,730 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 82,540 |
| Avionics Technicians | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 81,390 |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 78,630 |
| English Language & Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Declining | 78,270 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 77,800 |
| Editors | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 75,260 |
| Poets, Lyricists & Creative Writers | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 72,270 |
| Writers & Authors | Bachelor's degree, Some college | Stable | 72,270 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree | Stable | 72,090 |
| Film and Video Editors | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 70,980 |
| Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians | Certificate after high school, Associate's degree | Declining | 70,760 |
| Robotics Technicians | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Declining | 70,760 |
| Public Relations Specialists | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 69,780 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Declining | 68,810 |
| Music Directors & Composers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 63,670 |
| Electricians | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 62,350 |
| Choreographers | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Stable | 55,600 |
| Audio & Video Technicians | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Stable | 54,830 |
| Broadcast Technicians | Associate's degree, Some college | Declining | 53,920 |
| Desktop Publishers | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Declining | 53,620 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | Bachelor's degree | Declining | 45,680 |
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively direct and/or produce a video, film or sound production from pre-production to post-production.
- Analyze how the elements of media productions are used as a formal system to create meaning within the context of history, theory and culture, to interpret and appreciate artistic work from various American and international perspectives.
- Apply productions skills in film, video, new media and/or sound to achieve a creative vision and communicate a message for an intended audience and purpose.
