Cinema Arts Theory (AA & Certificate of Achievement)
Please note: These requirements are based on 2021-2022 LAVC Catalog.
Each major course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. To explore career and academic pathway options, visit the LAVC Program Mapper.
Students who plan to graduate and/or transfer should first meet with a Counselor to review and submit a Petition for Graduation early in the semester before they are expected to complete their requirements. Online Graduation Petitions that are submitted without a counselor's approval will require a counselor's review and approval in order for it to be processed. For the latest program requirements, check the LAVC catalog.
| Course |
Course Title |
UNITS |
| CINEMA 105 |
History of Motion Pictures |
3 |
| CINEMA 107 |
Understanding Motion Pictures |
3 |
| Course |
Course Title |
UNITS |
| CINEMA 102 |
Film Genres |
3 |
| CINEMA 103 |
Diversity in Film |
4 |
| CINEMA 104 |
History of Documentary Film |
3 |
| CINEMA 106 |
The Art of Animation and Effects |
3 |
| CINEMA 113 |
History of Animation |
3 |
| CINEMA 114 |
Master Filmmakers |
3 |
Total units required: 18
*This course has a prerequisite or a corequisite