Diablo Valley College - Film, Television and Electronic Media (FTVE) Reviews & Admissions Statistics

Students majoring in FTVE enter broadcasting, cable, online media, and related industries. They can pursue graduate degrees in the field of mass or electronic communication for work in audio and video production, web development, radio and television, cable television, and media departments of agencies, institutions, and businesses.

Associate in science degree in film, television, and electronic media for transfer Students completing the program will be able to...

• Seamlessly transfer to a CSU
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of basic production equipment including cameras, sound recording equipment, lights, microphones and grip equipment.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the operation of basic post production equipment and software for the purposes of producing various types of programming.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory and practice of recording sound and visuals in professional formats.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory and practice of editing original material with the goal of producing finished programs according to professional standards.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory and practice of producing scripts in a variety of formats for visual presentation.
• Identify the major trends in world cinema and television history.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate various approaches to applying visual concepts to a variety of storytelling formats.

The associate in science in film, television, and electronic media (FTVE) for transfer will prepare students for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in broadcast, film, TV, and similar majors. Career opportunities include TV and video producing, directing, camera operation, video editing, scriptwriting, audio recording and mixing, and radio programming.