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advised to select either General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU G.E.). General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer. To earn an associate in science degree, students must complete each required course with a “C” grade or higher and complete general education requirements as listed in the catalog. Degree requirements can be completed by attending classes in the day, evening, online, or a combination of those. Certain classes may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once. major requirements
units
BIOSC-170 Environmental Science...................................... 3 ENGIN-130 Energy, Society, and the Environment............... 3 GEOG-140 Introduction to Weather..................................... 3 OCEAN-101 Fundamentals of Oceanography....................... 3 PHYS-120 General College Physics I.................................. 4
FILM-140
This course is a history of cinema focusing on the development of American film making as part of a larger cultural context including literature, drama, various genres, vaudeville and related art forms. The course will investigate the interplay of economic, industrial, aesthetic, and cultural forces that shape the language of film - how film conveys meaning and functions as a work of art. Other themes to be explored include how Hollywood functions as a business, reflects societal values and concerns (such as the Great Depression and WWII), and responds to new technologies such as radio, television, and the coming of sound for film. CSU, UC
FILM-150
plus at least 9 units from:
ARCHI-120 BIOSC-126 COOP-170 ENSYS-120 GEOG-127 GEOG-130 MATH-182 MATH-192 PHYSC-112
Introduction to Architecture and Environmental Design........................................ 3 Nature Study and Conservation........................ 4 Occupational Work Experience Education .... 1-4 Introduction to Alternate Energy Systems......... 2 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems...... 3 Cultural Geography............................................ 3 Calculus for Management, Life Science and Social Science I.................................................. 4 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I..................... 5 Fundamentals of Physical Science.................... 3
total minimum required units
29
FILM – FILM Michael Almaguer, dean Applied and Fine Arts Division Business and Foreign Language Building, Room 204
Possible career opportunities
The study of film prepares students for careers in the entertainment industry, law, business, and education, or for further education at the graduate or professional level. Career options include: feature film editors, executives in video distribution companies, technicians for local news programs, and independent filmmakers. Other occupations include: cinematographer, movie and stage grip, technical writer, playwright, screenwriter, author, producer, editor, rigger, camera operator, and film laboratory technician. Some careers may require more than two years of study.
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
Topics in Film
.3-4 units SC • Variable hours • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent
plus at least 4 units from:
CHEM-108 Introductory Chemistry...................................... 4 CHEM-120 General College Chemistry I.............................. 5
American Cinema/American Culture
3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term
A supplemental course in film to provide a study of current concepts and problems in film. Specific topics will be announced in the schedule of classes. CSU
FILM-160
American Ethnic Cultures in Film
3 units SC • 54 hours lecture per term • Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL-122 or equivalent
This course will evaluate and explore various American cultures: African American, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic, and European American as represented in feature film. Emphasis is on the analysis of similarities and differences, paying particular attention to social and cultural representations. In addition, the course will include issues specific to the world of cinema including how film language communicates ideas and stimulates emotional responses as well as how economic considerations influence Hollywood distribution practices. CSU, UC
FILM-165
Digital Editing
3 units SC • 36 hours lecture/54 hours laboratory per term • Note: Same as BCA-165 and ARTDM-145
An introduction to the techniques, concepts and aesthetics of digital non-linear, computerized editing for film, television and digital media. The student will become familiar with various professional software programs and develop an understanding of organization, timelines and story as well as editing for visual and audio effect. CSU
CATALOG 2013-2014
PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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