The Motion Picture/Television program specializes in preparing students for employment and/or transfer in the fields of film, video, television, animation and audio production. Graduates find jobs in industry, education, and government. Additionally, a knowledge of motion picture or television production is also helpful for those seeking careers in advertising, public relations and other related fields. A hands-on approach to learning is emphasized. Several courses are transfer oriented. This degree program requires a minimum of 64 credits in program requirements, program electives and general education courses.

For more information about Motion Picture/Television, please visit the program page.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: MPTV.AAS.FILM

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Program Requirements
MPTV 1011	Introduction to Motion Picture and Television	3
MPTV 1020	Editing for Motion Pictures and Television	3
MPTV 1022	Audio for Motion Pictures and Television	3
MPTV 1145	Film History	3
MPTV 1135	Introduction to Film Art	3
MPTV 1120	Cinematography	3
MPTV 2022	Screenwriting for Short Forms	3
MPTV 2031	Pre-Production for Motion Picture and Television	3
MPTV 2131	Film/Video Production	3
MPTV 2113	Directing for Film/Video	3
MPTV 2140	Advanced Film/Video Production	3
Program Electives
Select at least 12 credits from any MPTV courses that are not listed as a program requirement 1, 2		12
General Education
Select 19 to 22 credits 2		19-22
Total Credits		64-67

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

First Semester		Credits
Gen Ed	Mathematics	4-5
Gen Ed	Communication (Written)	3
MPTV 1011	Introduction to Motion Picture and Television	3
MPTV 1020	Editing for Motion Pictures and Television	3
MPTV 1135	Introduction to Film Art	3
	Credits	16-17
Second Semester
Gen Ed	Communication (Oral)	3
MPTV 1145	Film History	3
MPTV 2022	Screenwriting for Short Forms	3
MPTV 2031	Pre-Production for Motion Picture and Television	3
MPTV 2113	Directing for Film/Video	3
	Credits	15
Third Semester
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences	3-5
MPTV 1022	Audio for Motion Pictures and Television	3
MPTV 1120	Cinematography	3
MPTV 2131	Film/Video Production	3
Elective	MPTV Program Elective	3
	Credits	15-17
Fourth Semester
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
MPTV 2140	Advanced Film/Video Production	3
Elective	MPTV Program Elective	3
Elective	MPTV Program Elective	3
Elective	MPTV Program Elective	3
	Credits	18
	Total Credits	64-67