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This program is not accepting students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Media Arts and Film Technology is designed to prepare students with entry-level job skills in the media industry. The program focuses on the use of media technology as well as the basics of visual design and composition. The curriculum offers theory, research and hands-on experience with an emphasis on developing proficiency in the use of multimedia tools and computer software. Students interested in immediate employment in the film industry are encouraged to participate in the Next Generation Media Academy-endorsed Film Technology certificate below.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand and adhere to ethical and legal standards in media production, including copyright laws, intellectual property rights, privacy concerns, and responsible use of media technologies.
- Explain film production processes; Interpret call sheets and deal memos, model basic on-set protocols and professional behavior.
- Demonstrate proper set safety and department responsibilities in film production.
- Work effectively in production crew positions in a group environment.
- Recognize and articulate specific film production structure, from original concept to final release
- Understand film production processes used to produce a film.
- Manage craft area job functions.
- Model on-set protocols and professional behaviors.
- Participate in internship work on professional films.
- Work effectively and safely.
Degree Requirements
The following degree requirements are for the 2025-2026 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see Catalogs
Minimum of 60 Credit Hours
General Education Core (17 credit hours)
Area I. Communications (3 credit hours)
| ENGL1110 | Composition I | 3 |
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Area II. Mathematics (4 credit hours)
| MATH1220 | College Algebra | 4 |
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Area III. Laboratory Science (4 credit hours)
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Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hours)
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Area V. Electives/Flex (3 credit hours)
| BCIS1110 | Intro to Information Systems | 3 |
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Concentration Requirements (27 Credit Hours)
| COMM1130 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM2120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| FDMA1110 | Film History | 3 |
| FDMA1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| FDMA1515 | Intro to Digital Image Editing-Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA1545 | Intrdctn to Digital Photography& Digital Imaging | 3 |
| FDMA1630 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| MMC101 | Intrdn to Mass Media Cmnctns | 3 |
| MMC135 | Intrdctn to Digital Filmmaking | 3 |
| MMC295 | Media Capstone | 3 |
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Approved Electives (16 Credit Hours)
| ENGL2310 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 |
| FDMA1560 | Screenwriting I | 3 |
| FDMA2325 | ntermediate Media Arts | 3 |
| MMC154 | Intrdtn to Film Prodctn Workflow | 3 |
| MMC170 | Film Crew I | 3 |
| MMC174 | On-Set Production Techniques | 3 |
| MMC178 | Location Production Techniques | 3 |
| MMC211 | Media Ethics | 3 |
| MMC235 | Intermediate Digital Filmmaking | 3 |
| MMC250 | Mass Media Internship | 3 |
| MMC270 | Film Crew II | 12 |
| MUSC1130 | Music Appreciation: WesternMusic | 3 |
| THEA1110 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THEA1220 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
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