Cinema Production

The Associate in ScienceDegree in Cinema Production is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in film production and/or preparing to continue in a production program at a 4-year institution.

In the first semester, students may enroll concurrently in the following courses: CINE 21, 24, 25, 30,60, and 75.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Apply basic principles of film production and industry practice
• Analyze different film forms and genres
• Execute technical and aesthetic skills in celluloid and digital film production
• Demonstrate storytelling skills

Assuming students start this AS with transfer‐level math and English eligibility, the minimum time for completion is 4 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units completed per semester. 

Considering enrollments in required and elective curriculum we project 15 annual completers.

Course number	Course Title	Annual Sections	Annual Enrollment/ Completions
CINE 21	Introduction to Film Studies	8	255
CINE 24	Basic Film Production	11	200
CINE 25	Narrative Filmmaking	4	71
CINE 54	Cinematography & Lighting	2	41
CINE 30	Production Planning	2	44
CINE 56	Introduction to Digital Film Editing	2	21
CINE 60	Sound for Motion Pictures I	2	51
CINE 75	Screenwriting	2	43
CINE 72	Nonfiction Scriptwriting	2	47
CINE 57	Experimental Filmmaking	1	18
CINE 126	Documentary Filmmaking	2	32
CINE 131	Directing Motion Pictures	1	20
CINE 61	Sound for Motion Pictures II*	0	0
CINE 74	Advanced Cinematography & Lighting	1	20
CINE 76	Advanced Digital Film Editing	2	6
CINE 85	Advanced Screenwriting	2	10
CINE 136	Special Effects*	0	0
CINE 170	Film/Video Work Experience	2	6
CINE 124A	Film Production Workshop	1	9

*CINE 61 and 136 have not run in 2018-19, we anticipate rotation of their offerings to resume in the coming year.

The Cinema Production AS provides workforce preparation for students interested in entry-level work in the field or continuing on to a 4-year university.

PROGRAM TITLE: Cinema Production AS

ProgramGoals and Objectives

Program Goal: CTE (0612.20 Film Production)

Purpose: The Cinema Production AS provides workforce preparation for students interested in entry-level work in the field or continuing on to a 4-year university.

CatalogDescription

The Associate in ScienceDegree in Cinema Production is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in film production and/or preparing to continue in a production program at a 4-year institution.

 In the first semester, students may enroll concurrently in the following courses: CINE 21, 24, 25, 30,60, and 75.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Apply basic principles of film production and industry practice
• Analyze different film forms and genres
• Execute technical and aesthetic skills in celluloid and digital film production
• Demonstrate storytelling skills

Assuming students start this AS with transfer‐level math and English eligibility, the minimum time for completion is 4 semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units completed per semester. 

ProgramRequirements

COURSE	UNITS	Sequence
Required courses:
CINE 21 – Introduction to Film Studies	3.00	Y1, S1 or S2
CINE 24 Basic Film Production	3.00	Y1, S1
CINE 25 – Narrative Filmmaking	3.00	Y1, S1
CINE 54 – Cinematography & Lighting	3.00	Y1, S2
Choose 2 production courses:
CINE 30 – Production Planning	3.00	Y1, S2 or Y2 S1
CINE 56 – Introduction to Digital Film Editing	4.00	Y1, S2 or Y2 S1
CINE 60 – Sound for Motion Pictures I	3.00	Y1 S1 or S2
CINE 75 – Screenwriting	3.00	Y1, S2 or Y2 S1
CINE 72 – Nonfiction Scriptwriting	3.00	Y1, S2 or Y2 S1
Choose 1 core production course:
CINE 57 – Experimental Filmmaking	3.00	Y2 S1
CINE 126 – Documentary Filmmaking	3.00	Y2 S1
CINE 131 – Directing Motion Pictures	3.00	Y2 S1
Choose 1 advanced production course:
CINE 61 Sound for Motion Pictures II	3.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 74 Advanced Cinematography & Lighting	3.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 76 Advanced Digital Editing	4.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 85 Advanced Screenwriting	3.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 136 – Special Effects	3.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 170 Film/Video Work Experience	2.00	Y2 S1 or S2
Capstone Course
CINE 124A Film Production Workshop	3.00	Y2 S2
Total	27.00 – 30.00

 

Required Major total:  27-30 units

Completion of CSU GE Breadth or IGETC pattern:39-42 units

Year 1, Fall: 15 units

Year 1, Spring: 15 units

Year 2, Fall: 15 units

Year 2, Spring: 15 units

Total: 66 units

Master Planning

In keeping with the College’s Mission, the Cinema Department offers an Associate of Science Degree with a Major in Cinema Production. Our program provides courses in cinema production and studies that meet major, degree, and general education requirements. The comprehensive career and technical education program prepares students for transfer to four-year film programs or direct entry into the film industry.

CinemaProduction courses provide students with a comprehensive introduction to contemporary film production and postproduction practices that develop the student’s skills, critical thinking, and aesthetic sensibilities related to specific areas (e.g., cinematography, editing, sound, screenwriting, lighting, special effects, etc.). Students are given the opportunity to engage in extensive hands-on experience under the supervision of faculty and staff, using appropriate technologies. Further, the department provides student support services through open labs and an Issue Room staffed by faculty and student aides. Consistent with the mission of the college the coursework provides accessible, affordable, and high quality technical education to all students.

Enrollment and Completer Projections

Considering enrollments in required and elective curriculum we project 15 annual completers.

Course number	Course Title	Annual Sections	Annual Enrollment/Completions
CINE 21	Introduction to Film Studies	8	255
CINE 24	Basic Film Production	11	200
CINE 25	Narrative Filmmaking	4	71
CINE 54	Cinematography & Lighting	2	41
CINE 30	Production Planning	2	44
CINE 56	Introduction to Digital Film Editing	2	21
CINE 60	Sound for Motion Pictures I	2	51
CINE 75	Screenwriting	2	43
CINE 72	Nonfiction Scriptwriting	2	47
CINE 57	Experimental Filmmaking	1	18
CINE 126	Documentary Filmmaking	2	32
CINE 131	Directing Motion Pictures	1	20
CINE 61	Sound for Motion Pictures II*	0	0
CINE 74	Advanced Cinematography & Lighting	1	20
CINE 76	Advanced Digital Film Editing	2	6
CINE 85	Advanced Screenwriting	2	10
CINE 136	Special Effects*	0	0
CINE 170	Film/Video Work Experience	2	6
CINE 124A	Film Production Workshop	1	9

Enrollments noted are 2018-19 

*CINE 61 and 136 have not run this year, we anticipate/are planning rotation of their offerings to resume in the coming year. 

Place of Program in Curriculum/SimilarPrograms

The Cinema AS produces the highest graduation rates in the school of Fine and Applied Communication Arts and collaborates with BEMA and VMD each fall to produce the Festival of the Moving Image highlighting exceptional student work. While BEMA and Cinema use similar programs (Premiere Pro and ProTools) we focus instruction on different applications (ex. narrative or experimental structure vs. news). Cinema has several class listings on the AS-T in Film Television &Electronic Media available through BEMA.

Similar Programs at Other Colleges in Service Area

This degree has been offered at CCSF since 2013 or earlier. The structure submitted here is a significant reorganization. In looking through our department files we were not able to locate earlier BACCC approval or recommendation and have been advised to submit here as a NEW program. Please note that we have been offering this degree in the Bay Area alongside several other community/city colleges noted below. 

In the greater Bay Area Santa Rosa Junior College offers an AS in DigitalFilmmaking and De Anza has an AA in Film/TV Production. Sacramento City College offers an AA in Film through Theater Arts and Film. Considering these programs have co-existed for over a decade there should be no issues co-existing, as each has a different make-up, focus and resulting degrees (AS and AA).  

In San Francisco Academy of Art University has an AA in Motion Pictures & Television that is cost-prohibitive for the majority of our student population that doesn’t want to significantly deplete their financial aid on the front-end of their education. 

COURSE	UNITS	Sequence
Required courses:
CINE 21 – Introduction to Film Studies	3.00	Y1, S1 or S2
CINE 24 Basic Film Production	3.00	Y1, S1
CINE 25 – Narrative Filmmaking	3.00	Y1, S1
CINE 54 – Cinematography & Lighting	3.00	Y1, S2
Choose 2 production courses:
CINE 30 – Production Planning	3.00	Y1, S2 or Y2 S1
CINE 56 – Introduction to Digital Film Editing	4.00	Y1, S2 or Y2 S1
CINE 60 – Sound for Motion Pictures I	3.00	Y1 S1 or S2
CINE 75 – Screenwriting	3.00	Y1, S2 or Y2 S1
CINE 72 – Nonfiction Scriptwriting	3.00	Y1, S2 or Y2 S1
Choose 1 core production course:
CINE 57 – Experimental Filmmaking	3.00	Y2 S1
CINE 126 – Documentary Filmmaking	3.00	Y2 S1
CINE 131 – Directing Motion Pictures	3.00	Y2 S1
Choose 1 advanced production course:
CINE 61 Sound for Motion Pictures II	3.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 74 Advanced Cinematography & Lighting	3.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 76 Advanced Digital Editing	4.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 85 Advanced Screenwriting	3.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 136 – Special Effects	3.00	Y2 S1 or S2
CINE 170 Film/Video Work Experience	2.00	Y2 S1 or S2
Capstone Course
CINE 124A Film Production Workshop	3.00	Y2 S2
Total	27.00 – 30.00

 

Required Major total:  27-30 units

Completion of CSU GE Breadth or IGETC pattern: 39-42 units

Year 1, Fall: 15 units

Year 1, Spring: 15 units

Year 2, Fall: 15 units

Year 2, Spring: 15 units

Total: 66 units

CCSF's Cinema Production AS degree has been active since 2013 or earlier. Our students come from all over the greater Bay Area with a diverse array of educational and CTE goals. The AS is popular with students wanting to immerse in film production or those wanting to refresh a set of skills with newer technology. Many students filter into the gig-based work force while enrolled in classes, often bridging professional work experience with CTE coursework enrolling in CINE 170 Film/Video Work Experience.

In the greater Bay Area Santa Rosa Junior College offers an AS in DigitalFilmmaking and De Anza has an AA in Film/TV Production. Sacramento City College offers an AA in Film through Theater Arts and Film. Considering these programs have co-existed for over a decade there should be no issues co-existing, as each has a different make-up, focus and resulting degrees (AS and AA). I do not have access to previous communication with these programs engaged by former chair Lidia Szajko (who served until Spring 2015). But I have reached out to the following people and have not heard back as of submission of this form. Santa Rosa Junior College Brian Antonson Anne Belden De Anza Susan Tavernetti, Chair Sacramento City College Luther Hanson Shawn Weinsheink