Associate in Arts-DTA with Concentration in Film Studies Curriculum Map

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Earning an Associate in Arts Degree, AA-DTA with a focus on Film Studies opens the door to valuable critical thinking and analytical skills that are essential in any career. Through this program, you’ll explore how film connects diverse ideas, helping you better understand social and cultural forces. You’ll also discover that film is much more than entertainment-it’s a powerful reflection of society, shaped by and shaping our cultural, political, and artistic landscapes.

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Students are responsible for knowing transfer requirements and policies, as well as specific course choices and GPA requirements, are urged to consult the catalog of the institution for which they plan to transfer.

Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student with ENGL& 101 and college level math placement. Please speak with an advisor for a customized academic plan to meet your needs. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.

Quarter 1 (15 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
HIST 120 - History of the Movies Credits: 5
MATH& 107 - Math in Society 5 cr or higher

Quarter 2 (15 credits)

CMST 266 - Film and Television as Popular Culture Credits: 5
N 1 - Natural Science List A (Lab) Credits: 5
S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
not HIST

Quarter 3 (15 credits)

FILM 101 - Introduction to Film Studies Credits: 5
ENGL 126 - Writing: Humanities Credits: 5
N 2 - Natural Science List A Credits: 5

Quarter 4 (15 credits)

FILM 120 - The Art of the Film Credits: 5
N 3 - Natural Science List A or List B Credits: 5
S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5
not HIST

Quarter 5 (15 credits)

FILM 121 - Contemporary American Film Credits: 5
Additional credits from any distribution Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution, Natural Science Distribution or Social Science Distribution
ENGL 164 - Film as Literature Credits: 5
or
ENGL 264 - Shakespeare on Film Credits: 5

Quarter 6 (15 credits)

FILM 122 - Introduction to Film: Genres Credits: 5
Additional credits-Recommended to take additional FILM courses.
Electives
All courses numbered 100 or higher may be taken as electives, except Basic Skills and no more than 3 credits Physical Education. Courses should include preparation for a major and/or general interest/leisure-time activity.

Transferability of Credits

Green River College is fully accredited. Academic courses will usually be accepted by other institutions offering the same (or similar) courses. However, each institution has its own transfer policies and each student is responsible for knowing the transfer and admission requirements of the receiving institution. Students are urged to consult with their advisor and a representative from the college they plan to attend after Green River.