The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in
the order
in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in
a semester, you
should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below.
Some courses have
been noted as “Appropriate for Intersession” 
. Should you need (or want) to take
classes
in the summer and/or winter intersessions,
the program recommends these courses as appropriate for the condensed
schedule of
the intersessions.
Some pathways combine a “Certificate of Achievement” and an “Associate
Degree”. If
you are pursuing only the Certificate of Achievement, you are only
required to take
the courses marked “Program Requirement” 
.
All pathways include at least one “Gateway Course” 
which introduces you to the program and/or field of study and helps you
decide if you want to continue with this Academic and Career Path.
Most Associate degrees (though not Associate Degrees for Transfer)
require satisfying the SMC Global Citizenship requirement. If the Program
Requirements do not include a “Global Citizenship course” 
, be sure to select a General Education course that also satisfies Global Citizenship.
This program provides students with hands-on skills necessary in the Motion Picture Industry as it relates to the Art Department of Film and TV. Students will be prepared for entry-level positions in preparation to become Production Designers, Art Directors, Set Decorators or Set Designers. Developed skills may include research, design analysis, development and presentation of a set design for Film and TV.
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate the ability to research and analyze critical design concepts related to the industry of Film and TV.
- Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the Art Department and the Production design team collaborative team work.
- Upon completion of the program, students will communicate design concepts through drawing, writing and modeling.
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Global Citizenship
Semester 1
6 Units
An introduction to studio and design theory through exploration in concepts of space, form, function, materials and creative construction. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and conceptualization as a basis for designing projects through sketching, model making, and other media.
Three dimensional drawing for interior and architectural designers with an emphasis on simplified systems of linear perspective drawing and the fundamentals of quick sketching. Studies include an introduction to perspective and rendering of interior installations using size, scale, and shading to show depth and 3D form.
Semester 2
6 Units
This course introduces students to the aesthetic or formal properties of cinema, including narrative, performance, mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, and sound. Students then examine genre filmmaking and different modes of cinematic representation, including animated and avant-garde cinema, as well as works in documentary and nonfiction.
- 3A: Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- Area III: Humanities
- Area 3: Arts and Humanities
- 3A: Arts
A broad survey is made of the history, theory, techniques, and development of motion pictures. The history of film as a major art form and its major artists, works, and styles are emphasized. Film examples are screened in class.
- 3A: Arts
- C1 - Arts, Dance, Music, Theater
- Area III: Humanities
- Area 3: Arts and Humanities
- 3A: Arts
This lecture course examines the Motion Picture Industry as it relates to the Art Department of Film and TV, specifically focusing on the job of the Production Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, and Set Designer. The course emphasizes personal, educational, and professional qualifications required for entry into the Motion Picture Industry as a professional Production Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, and Set Designer.
- Advisory: ARC 11
Semester 3
4-5 Units
This studio course features hands-on skills in production design for Film and TV. The course specifically focuses on design research, analysis, development, and presentation. Students learn to research and develop project from script to screen. Students produce set designs for Feature Film and TV.
- Advisory: IARC 53 or
- Advisory: ARC 11 and
Students become acquainted with the career fields related to the discipline of the internship by working in a professional setting. Students spend a minimum of 54 hours during the term under the supervision of a professional in the field. Learning objectives and exit internship evaluation are required. Limited availability. [NON-OCCUPATIONAL] NOTE: Students must complete a minimum of 6 units in the previous fall or spring semester at SMC and should receive a letter grade of C or better in coursework attempted. The next steps are: (1) find an internship, (2) attend an internship orientation session, (3) complete and submit the internship application forms to the Internship Coordinator and (4) enroll in a general internship course. [OCCUPATIONAL] NOTE: Students must complete a minimum of 6 units in the previous fall or spring semester at SMC and should receive a letter grade of C or better in coursework attempted. The next steps are: (1) Find an internship, (2) attend an internship orientation session through the Career Services Center, (3) contact the instructor who teaches the Occupational Internship Course to see if you meet the occupational internship course prerequisites (each occupational internship course has different requirements), (4) complete and submit the internship application forms to the Internship Coordinator at the CSC, (5) enroll in an occupational internship course, if pre-approved by the occupational internship instructor. If you do not meet the qualifications for the occupational internship course, feel free to enroll in a General Internship Course.
Students become acquainted with the career fields related to the discipline of the internship by working in a professional setting. Students spend a minimum of 108 hours during the term under the supervision of a professional in the field. Learning objectives and exit internship evaluation are required. Limited availability. [NON-OCCUPATIONAL] NOTE: Students must complete a minimum of 6 units in the previous fall or spring semester at SMC and should receive a letter grade of C or better in coursework attempted. The next steps are: (1) find an internship, (2) attend an internship orientation session, (3) complete and submit the internship application forms to the Internship Coordinator and (4) enroll in a general internship course. [OCCUPATIONAL] NOTE: Students must complete a minimum of 6 units in the previous fall or spring semester at SMC and should receive a letter grade of C or better in coursework attempted. The next steps are: (1) Find an internship, (2) attend an internship orientation session through the Career Services Center, (3) contact the instructor who teaches the Occupational Internship Course to see if you meet the occupational internship course prerequisites (each occupational internship course has different requirements), (4) complete and submit the internship application forms to the Internship Coordinator at the CSC, (5) enroll in an occupational internship course, if pre-approved by the occupational internship instructor. If you do not meet the qualifications for the occupational internship course, feel free to enroll in a General Internship Course.