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Dec 02, 2024
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2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Film Studies (AA-DTA) Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) Degree Requirements Degree, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Important note about transfer: colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school.
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1. College Success
- COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)
Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond. Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.
2. Humanities Course Recommendation
Choose one
- DRMA& 101 Introduction to the Theater Arts (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course provides foundational theories and general history of Theatre. This course would be appropriate if you have an interest in the study of film as an artistic practice. - ENGL 214 Screenwriting 1 (5 credits)
Course purpose: If you have an interest in film you have an opportunity in this course to apply what you know and create a screenplay. This would be an essential component for someone with an interest in writing for film.
3. Drama Course Recommendation
Take one course per quarter until the sequence is finished.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. Math Course Recommendation
The math course you select will depend on the transfer institution you plan to attend and your math placement. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the appropriate course(s).
Mathematics Course Distribution List
5. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: Clear and strategic written communication with others is essential for all film careers. The skills learned in ENGL 101 are foundational for later coursework and beyond. Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.
6. Survey of Anthropology
7. Humanities Course Recommendation
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10. English Composition III
12. Humanities Course Recommendation
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13. Natural Science Course Recommendation
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- ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology (5 credits)
This course offers students an opportunity to expand their understanding of cultures and peoples outside of their own background. This also allows students to specialize and synthesize that information. - MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course helps develop your ability to communicate complex information in ways that are accurate and understandable. Statistics are frequently used in the discourse of many fields, including media. It is important that all students have a basic understanding of statistics.
15. Humanities Course Recommendation
Choose one from course listed in 12, that you have not completed.
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