Program Description:

The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Digital Film Production is designed to introduce students to the filmmaking process. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Cinema AA-DTA transfer degree planning guide.

AAAS Degree (92-96 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program required.

Notes

• Higher level math courses may also satisfy the Math requirement.
• Students who plan to transfer to a four-year university should have taken a year of college-level foreign language or have taken at least three years of high school language before they transfer.

Program Prerequisites:

Students must satisfy prerequisites or place appropriately before taking a Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning class. Higher level math courses may also satisfy the Math requirement. VCT 124  & VCT 125  are required for any student who cannot pass the Mac proficiency test. VCT 124  & VCT 125  may apply as “non-cinema electives.” FILM 290  is a variable-credit course; you must take a minimum of two credits before completing this degree.

General Education Requirements - 20 Credits

Foundation Requirements - 58-62 Credits

• ART 246 Documentary Photography Minimum Units: 5
• CINEM 201 Introduction to Cinema History Minimum Units: 5
• CMST& 102 Introduction to Mass Media Minimum Units: 5
• CMST 203 Communication for Social Change Minimum Units: 5
• DRMA 156 Acting, Writing, Directing for the Camera I Minimum Units: 5
• DRMA 155 Acting for Television and Film Minimum Units: 3
• FILM 210 Producing and Marketing for Independent Film Minimum Units: 5
• FILM 256 Video Production I Minimum Units: 5
• FILM 257 Video Production II Minimum Units: 5
• FILM 265 Editing I Minimum Units: 5
• FILM 285 Screenwriting Minimum Units: 5
• FILM 290 Industry Experience in Film Minimum Units: 1
• MUSTC 102 Music Business Law Minimum Units: 2
• VCT 268 Editing Software Lab Minimum Units: 3

Electives - 14-15 Credits

Choose 3 courses from the following list:  DRMA 144 , DRMA 157 , FILM 258 , FILM 287 , MUSTC 173 , VCT 135 , VCT 136 , VCT 278  

• *Course 1 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____
• *Course 2 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____
• *Course 3 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

Tony Doupe  206-546-5829 tdoupe@shoreline.edu Rm 4108
Dyugu Monson  206 546 4640 dmonson@shoreline.edu Rm 4109
Alicia Zweifach  206-533-6639 azweifac@shoreline.edu Rm 5324

Transferring

After you graduate from Shoreline, continue your film education with cutting-edge equipment and expert instruction at Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington!
Students who have earned an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences in Digital Film Production from Shoreline Community College can seamlessly transfer into OC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Filmmaking program. For more information, contact Mia Steben, SSH Outreach Coordinator, at msteben@olympic.edu.

Program Information:

Length of Program: 93-97 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S.
Enrollment: Every Quarter
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $100-$150
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/performance-arts-and-digital-filmmaking/

Plan code: PVTDIAAS