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Media Studies

About the Program

Earn an Associate Degree for Transfer

The Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T) in Film, Television, and Media Studies emphasizes Media Studies, and will prepare you to transfer to a four-year university and for professional careers in a variety of media-related fields. The degree offers a strong foundation in the language, history, culture, and aesthetics of media.

What You'll Learn

  • How to analyze, synthesize, and critique media languages and aesthetics
  • Develop ability to interpret, evaluate, and analyze the wide variety of contexts and ideologies embedded within different media forms
  • Knowledge of media history and technological innovation, including its effects upon the development of media as business and art form
  • An analytical understanding of media's role in the shaping of cultural values and perceptions

Degrees & Certificates

View the list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select a program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Science for Transfer Degree

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Courses

Core Courses (9 Units)

Support Courses (20-21 Units)

Complete one courses from at least four of these five areas:

  • Culture and Society
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Politics
  • Humanities

See requirements for the degree for specific courses to choose.

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Questions?
Please contact me!

Kristin Tripp Caldwell, Department Chair

650.949.7562


trippcaldwellkristin@foothill.edu


Office 1212

FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATION DIVISION OFFICE CONTACTS
Ron Herman, Division Dean
Email: hermanron@fhda.edu
Fine Arts & Communication Division

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