Media Arts: Screenwriting (AA & Certificate of Achievement)
Please note: These requirements are based on 2018-2019 LAVC Catalog. For the Certificates of Achievement, no general education courses are necessary.
Complete a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units consisting of required courses for major, general education and elective courses as needed. Some major courses may double count for general education. Each major course must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Download Graduation Petition Form and return the completed form to the Admissions and Records Office early in your last semester of completing the requirements. Indicate the degree(s) and general education plan(s) you are completing. For the latest degree requirements, please see the LAVC catalog.
Course |
Course Title |
UNITS |
Cinema 105 |
History of Motion Pictures |
3 |
Cinema 107 |
Understanding Motion Pictures |
3 |
MediArt 100 |
The Entertainment Industry: Breaking In |
3 |
MediArt 116 |
Introduction to Screenwriting |
3 |
Mediart 129 |
Mythology, Spirituality and the Art of Story |
3 |
Course |
Course Title |
UNITS |
Cinema 101* |
Beginning Film Production |
3 |
MediArt 101* |
Introduction to Digital Film Production |
3 |
Course |
Course Title |
UNITS |
MediArt 130* |
Advanced Screenwriting |
3 |
MediArt 131* |
Advanced Episodic Writing |
3 |
Total units required for major: 21
+
Follow Associate Degree General Education Requirements – LACCD Plan to meet general education unit requirements.
Required general education units: 21
+
Required degree applicable elective units: 6
=
Total units required: 48
*This course has a prerequisite or a corequisite.
#Cross-referenced course.