Media Studies

Why Study Media Studies

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

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Degrees & Certificates

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

Associate in Science for Transfer

Film, Television, and Media Studies, AS-T Program Map

Associate in Science

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Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Certificate of Achievement in Film, Television, and Electronic Media, CA Program Map

Quick Look at Media Studies Courses

For a quick look at Media Studies courses at Foothill, see list below. For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule. [Link to dept schedule]

MDIA 1 Introduction to Film Studies
MDIA 1H Honors Introduction to Film Studies
MDIA 2A History of Film 1895-1945
MDIA 2B History of Film 1945-Current
MDIA 2C Current Trends in Film, TV & the Internet
MDIA 3 Introduction to Film & Media Criticism
MDIA 5 American Cinema
MDIA 8A Race & Gender in American Media
MDIA 8B Women in Film
MDIA 11 Introduction to Popular Culture
MDIA 11H Honors Introduction to Popular Culture
MDIA 12 Popular Culture & United States History
MDIA 12H Honors Popular Culture & United States History
MDIA 13 Video Games & Popular Culture
MDIA 20 Fundamentals of Media Production
MDIA 30 Digital Video Editing I
MDIA 31 Digital Video Editing II
MDIA 52 Screenwriting for Narrative Media
MDIA 81B Sound Design for Film & Video

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