Required Courses (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEA 006A | Writing for Film and Television | 3 units | FTVE 110 |
| THEA 015 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 units | FTVE 105 |
List A (6 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 065A | Recording Arts I | 3 units | FTVE 120 |
| THEA 005A | Introduction to Film/Video Production | 3 units | FTVE 150 |
List B (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEA 005B | Film/Video Production II | 3 units |
List C (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | C-ID Descriptor |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEA 007A | Acting for Film and Television | 3 units | |
| THEA 007B | Acting for Film and Television II | 3 units | |
| THEA 014A | Survey of Film: Horror and Science Fiction | 3 units | |
| THEA 014B | Survey of Film: Westerns and Musicals | 3 units | |
| THEA 014C | Survey of Film: Gangster and Detective Films | 3 units | |
| THEA 014D | Survey of Film: Superhero Cinema | 3 units | |
| THEA 014E | Survey of Film: The Star Wars Trilogies | 3 units | |
| THEA 019A | Visual Spectacle: Practical Effects and Motion Graphics for Cinema | 3 units | |
| THEA 016 | American Cinema | 3 units | |
| THEA 004 | Digital Video Editing | 3 units |
Total Major Units: 18 units
CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU Requirements: 39 or 37 units
Elective Units as needed to total 60 CSU transferable units
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this transfer degree:
- will earn an Associate’s Degree from West Valley College
- are guaranteed admission to a campus in the CSU system
- will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU
- will not need to complete more than 60 units after transfer
CSUs with Similar Majors
A complete and up-to-date listing of the similar CSU majors can be found by visiting adegreewithaguarantee.com
For more information, please speak with a counselor from Counseling or Transfer.
Important Notes
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- While a minimum of 2.0 GPA is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completing courses prior to transfer that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement as part to the CSU GE-B or IGETC is highly recommended.
Learn more about Associate Degree for Transfer at West Valley College.