DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
Associate in Arts Degree
To receive an Associate in Arts degree from El Camino College, a
student must complete at least 60 units in degree applicable
college courses which must include general education requirements
and course work in an approved transfer major or associate degree
program. Course work toward the degree must be completed with a
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher. A minimum
of 12 of the required 60 degree applicable units must be
successfully completed at El Camino College. A notation of
“Graduation with Honors” is earned with a cumulative
GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students must file an intent to graduate in
the evaluations area located in the Admissions Office by the
deadline date published in the schedule of classes.Major Requirements:
| Film/Video 1 | Film Analysis and Appreciation |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 3 | Screenplay Analysis |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 20 | Introduction to Film/Video Production |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 22 | Production I |
(3 units) |
11-12 units from the following:
| English 38 | Screen Writing Workshop |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 4 | Story Development |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 21 | Audio Production |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 24 | Production Planning |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 28ab | Television Production |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 32ab | Production II |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 34ab | Camera and Lighting |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 36ab | Editing |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 52 | Film, Culture, and Technology |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 53 | American Independent Cinema |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 54abc | Regional Cinemas |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 95abcd | Cooperative Career Education |
(2-4 units) |
| Photography 51 | Elementary Photography |
(2 units) |
Total Units 23-24
Certificate of Achievement
El Camino College offers a variety of certificate programs. A
Certificate of Achievement is recorded on a student’s
transcript. A Certificate of Accomplishment is not recorded on the
transcript. Each of the programs requires completion of courses in
a particular field. Unlike degree programs, courses outside the
field are not generally required.A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 2.0 grade point average.
A Certificate of Achievement with Honors is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 3.0 grade point average.
A Certificate of Achievement with High Honors is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 3.5 grade point average or above.
Film/Video Production:
A minimum of 12 units must be completed at El Camino College.Major Requirements:
| Film/Video 1 | Film Analysis and Appreciation |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 20 | Introduction to Film/Video Production |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 22 | Production I |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 24 | Production Planning |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 28ab | Television Production |
(3 units) |
2 courses from the following:
| Film/Video 21 | Audio Production |
(3 units) |
| Film/Video 32ab | Production II |
(3 units) |
| Film/video 34ab | Camera and Lighting |
(3 units) |
| Film/video 36ab | Editing |
(3 units) |
Total Units 21
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