FILM 70WE - Work Experience-Film
FILM 70WE
1-4 units
Work Experience-Film
72 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: FILM 20.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
Description
Formerly FILM 270WE. Students learn and gain on-the-job experience in the Film industry. Learning objectives are established collaboratively by the student, supervisor, and instructor. A minimum of sixty (60) hours of non-paid work or seventy-five (75) hours of paid work during the semester are required for each unit of credit. Students may earn from 1 to 4 units credit. Prior approval by Film program faculty and compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog. Qualification for enrollment. Instructor will verify prerequisites and qualifications: 1) completed work experience orientation; 2) submitted work experience application.
Transferability
Transferable to CSU Only
Identifiers & Codes
Department: Visual & Media Arts
School: Visual, Performing Arts, and Cultural Programs
Academic Level: Undergraduate
TOP Code: 061220 - Film Production
CTE Status: Yes
SAM Code: C - Clearly Occupational
Credit or Noncredit: Credit
Class Size Max, Units, Hours
Class Size Maximum: 15
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Supplemental Hours: 0
Credit Units: 1-4
Out of Class Hours: 0
Weekly In-Class Hours: 4
Teaching Units: 4
Total Student Learning Hours: 216
Total Contact Hours: 216
Requisites & Limitations on Enrollment
Prerequisites: FILM 20.
Catalog Information
Grade Mode: Student Choice
Are there Materials Fees for the course? No
Is the course repeatable? Yes
Student Learning Outcomes & Course Objectives
Student Learning Outcomes:
- 1. Demonstrate basic job skills related to work in the Film and Television industry.
Course Objectives:
1. Demonstrate job competence of assigned duties while at the job site.
2. Develop an occupational goal to which the work experience will contribute.
3. Demonstrate good work habits.
4. Follow procedures and protocols already in practice at the work site.
2. Develop an occupational goal to which the work experience will contribute.
3. Demonstrate good work habits.
4. Follow procedures and protocols already in practice at the work site.
Course Content
Course Content:
Perform designated duties as assigned by supervisor at the job site.
72 Hour(s)
Methods of Instruction & Active Learning
Instructional Method(s):
- Other
Examples: Student will work with Instructor to establish the objectives for the course and then work with employer to satisfy those objectives.
Assignment for In and Out of Class
Assignment Types:
- Substantial college level writing assignment, such as: essay(s), written homework, term/research paper, and/or other (Required).
- Lab or field activity, product, and/or report
- Journal
Examples: In consultation with their employer and the instructor, students are required to write clearly defined, job-related, achievable and measurable learning objectives with analysis and explanation of what and how they will be achieved/evaluated.
Written work schedule, outlining work experience hours each month balanced with the academic load hours and other commitments off-campus
Periodic journaling for each student requires them to assess progress in their job placement, developing greater skill base and assessing how he/she solves personal/interpersonal problems.
Methods of Evaluation
Further Methods of Evaluation:
- Skill Demonstrations such as class performances(s), fieldwork, performance exam(s)
Examples: Students will be required to demonstrate work-related objectives, which will illustrate occupational knowledge and/or improved occupational skills. Student's work related objectives will be evaluated by the employer and judged as to industry's standards. These standards are based on the quality and effort displayed in performance of the objectives.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibilty
The Department of Visual and Media Arts cultivates a dynamic and rigorous creative community where all students are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and develop their unique artistic voices. We are committed to building studio and classroom spaces that are respectful, collaborative, and attentive to the varied backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and creative traditions our students represent.
Our curriculum highlights artists and practices from across cultures, time periods, and disciplines, expanding the narratives through which art is understood and produced. Through thoughtfully structured projects, students are invited to situate their work within broader cultural, historical, and social contexts while drawing meaning from their own experiences.
We prioritize clear instruction, adaptable studio practices, and multiple pathways for engagement so that all learners can participate fully in art production and critical dialogue. As a department, we regularly reflect on and revise our courses to remain aligned with contemporary art practices and the evolving needs of our diverse student population.
We view visual and media arts as a vital form of inquiry and exchange, having the capacity to question, connect, and transform. Our goal is to equip students with the technical proficiency, conceptual insight, and professional awareness necessary to sustain a meaningful creative practice in an increasingly complex world.