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Creative Media Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Film and Video Production Emphasis)

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership

Program Description

The Creative Media Film & Video Production Emphasis program of study is designed to provide a strong hands-on and applications-based technology curriculum. Graduates of Film & Video Production are prepared for careers in crew positions in all areas of film production including camera, art, grip, electric, audio, hair/makeup, locations, and AD departments. Camera operators, video editors, production assistants, audio technicians, and social media managers are common careers in the television industry.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Rocket Awareness Orientation.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

 

Degree Plan

Semester I (15 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3
FILM 1003Introduction to Film

3
FILM 1013Video Production I

3
FILM 1023Digital Editing

3
GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3

Semester II (15 hours)

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3
FILM 1233Digital Image Making

3
FILM 1223Video Production II

3
FILM 1243Gripology

3
FILM 1253After Effects

3

Semester III (15 hours)

CPSC 1003Introduction to Computers

3
ENGL 2023Technical Writing

3
FILM 2003Screenwriting

3
FILM 2013Art Department 101

3
GCOM 2013Digital Photography

3

Semester IV (15 hours)

CE 2403Internship I

3
FILM 2223Film Criticism

3
FILM 2233Documentary Film Production

3
FILM 2243Marketing & Advertising

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
ECON 2203Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3
GEOG 2003Introduction to Geography

3
HIST 1003World History I

3
HIST 1013World History II

3
HIST 2013U.S. History I

3
HIST 2023U.S. History II

3
HIST 2083History of Arkansas

3
PSCI 2003American Government National

3
PSYC 2003General Psychology

3
PSYC 2033Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3
SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3
SOC 2013Social Problems

3

Total Credit Hours: 60