Cinema/Television/Radio Associate in Science

The Cinema/Television/Radio Program prepares the student in all areas relating to the understanding and use of cinematic and broadcast media, with particular emphasis on hands-on experience. Employment possibilities include: producing, directing, on-air talent, editing, and numerous other vocational opportunities. This program provides and encourages both field and studio work in the student’s area of specialty. Coursework includes participation in internships at various stations and facilities.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Apply skills and knowledge required to be successful in the media production industry and/or to excel in four-year institutions.
Produce a demo reel which can showcase their skills and knowledge and help them find employment.
Demonstrate readiness for employment in the industry and/or transfer to a four-year institution.
Describe the technical, cultural and economic history and trends of radio, television or film.

Required Courses

CTVR 40 TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPTWRITING I 3 Units *
CTVR 101 VIDEO PRODUCTION BASICS 3 Units
Select one Specialty Area 15 Units

Total Units for the Major: 21

Specialty Area 1 - Cinema

Required Courses:

CTVR 31 FILM PRODUCTION I 3 Units *
CTVR 32 FILM PRODUCTION II 3 Units *

Restricted Electives: (9 units)

CTVR 42 TELEVISION AND FILM DIRECTING 3 Units *
CTVR 111 AUDIO AND SOUND DESIGN FOR TELEVISION AND FILM 3 Units *
CTVR 129 DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION 3 Units *
CTVR 140 TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPTWRITING II 3 Units *
CTVR 151 NON-LINEAR EDITING I 3 Units
CTVR 233 FILM PRODUCTION III 3 Units *
CTVR 251 NON-LINEAR EDITING II 3 Units *
CTVR 262 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 Units
CTVR 264 CINEMATOGRAPHY 2 Units *
CTVR 266 SCRIPT SUPERVISING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION 3 Units
CTVR 280 CINEMA-TELEVISION-RADIO EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 3 Units *
CTVR 290 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I 3 Units
CTVR 291 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II - CREATING A CHARACTER 3 Units
CWE 180 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE-CINEMA, TV, RADIO 1 Unit

Specialty Area 2 - Television

Required Courses:

CTVR 124 TELEVISION PRODUCTION I 3 Units *
CTVR 125 TELEVISION PRODUCTION II 3 Units *

Restricted Electives: (9 units)

CTVR 42 TELEVISION AND FILM DIRECTING 3 Units *
CTVR 111 AUDIO AND SOUND DESIGN FOR TELEVISION AND FILM 3 Units *
CTVR 128 TELEVISION AND RADIO NEWS 3 Units
CTVR 129 DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION 3 Units *
CTVR 140 TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPTWRITING II 3 Units *
CTVR 151 NON-LINEAR EDITING I 3 Units
CTVR 251 NON-LINEAR EDITING II 3 Units *
CTVR 262 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 Units
CTVR 264 CINEMATOGRAPHY 2 Units *
CTVR 266 SCRIPT SUPERVISING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION 3 Units
CTVR 280 CINEMA-TELEVISION-RADIO EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 3 Units *
CWE 180 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE-CINEMA, TV, RADIO 1 Unit

Specialty Area 3 - Radio

Required Courses:

CTVR 110 AUDIO PRODUCTION 3 Units
CTVR 113 RADIO BROADCASTING 3 Units *
CTVR 115 ADVANCED RADIO BROADCASTING 2 Units

Restricted Electives: (7 units)

CTVR 111 AUDIO AND SOUND DESIGN FOR TELEVISION AND FILM 3 Units *
CTVR 114 RADIO STATION ACTIVITIES 2 Units *
CTVR/MUS 118 DIGITAL MULTI-TRACK MUSIC RECORDING 4 Units
CTVR 128 TELEVISION AND RADIO NEWS 3 Units
CTVR 191 VOICE-OVER AND ANNOUNCING 3 Units
CTVR 280 CINEMA-TELEVISION-RADIO EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 3 Units *
CWE 180 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE-CINEMA, TV, RADIO 1 Unit

Specialty Area 4 - Post Production

Required Courses:

CTVR 151 NON-LINEAR EDITING I 3 Units
CTVR 251 NON-LINEAR EDITING II 3 Units *
CTVR 253 DIGITAL SPECIAL EFFECTS 3 Units *

Restricted Electives: (6 units)

CTVR 42 TELEVISION AND FILM DIRECTING 3 Units *
CTVR 111 AUDIO AND SOUND DESIGN FOR TELEVISION AND FILM 3 Units *
CTVR/MUS 118 DIGITAL MULTI-TRACK MUSIC RECORDING 4 Units
CTVR 280 CINEMA-TELEVISION-RADIO EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 3 Units *
CWE 180 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE-CINEMA, TV, RADIO 1 Unit

Specialty Area 5 - CTVR-Critical Studies

Required Courses: (12 units)

CTVR 3 THE HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF AMERICAN CINEMA 3 Units
CTVR 5 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CINEMA 3 Units
CTVR 7 CROSS CULTURAL CINEMA 3 Units
CTVR 9 WOMEN IN CINEMA AND TELEVISION 3 Units

Restricted Electives: (3 units)

CTVR 1 MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY 3 Units
JRN 1 MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY 3 Units
CTVR 31 FILM PRODUCTION I 3 Units *
CTVR 42 TELEVISION AND FILM DIRECTING 3 Units *
CTVR 100 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA, TELEVISION, AND RADIO 3 Units
CTVR 124 TELEVISION PRODUCTION I 3 Units *
CTVR 129 DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION 3 Units *
CTVR 140 TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPTWRITING II 3 Units *
CTVR 280 CINEMA-TELEVISION-RADIO EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 3 Units *
CWE 180 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE-CINEMA, TV, RADIO 1 Unit
ENG 52 THE FILM AS LITERATURE 3 Units *

Specialty Area 6 - Screen Acting and Voice Performance

Required Courses:

CTVR 191 VOICE-OVER AND ANNOUNCING 3 Units
CTVR 290 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I 3 Units
CTVR 291 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II - CREATING A CHARACTER 3 Units *

Restricted Electives: (6 units)

CTVR 31 FILM PRODUCTION I 3 Units *
CTVR 42 TELEVISION AND FILM DIRECTING 3 Units *
CTVR 124 TELEVISION PRODUCTION I 3 Units *
CTVR 128 TELEVISION AND RADIO NEWS 3 Units
CTVR 129 DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION 3 Units *
CTVR 140 TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPTWRITING II 3 Units *
CTVR 280 CINEMA-TELEVISION-RADIO EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 3 Units *
CWE 180 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE-CINEMA, TV, RADIO 1 Unit
TA 290 ACTING FOR TELEVISION AND FILM 3 Units
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

Associate in Science Degree

Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees

Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.