Media Art and Film Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Media Arts and Film Technology is designed to prepare students with entry-level job skills in the media industry. The program focuses on the use of media technology as well as the basics of visual design and composition. The curriculum offers theory, research and hands-on experience with an emphasis on developing proficiency in the use of multimedia tools and computer software.
Students interested in employment opportunities as Film Technicians in the film industry are encouraged to complete program electives: MMC154, MMC170, MMC174, MMC178 and MMC270.
General Education Core (36 hours)
Area I. Communications (9 hours)
| ENG111 | Freshman Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENG115 | Freshman Composition II | 3 credits |
| SPCH111 | Public Speaking -or- | 3 credits |
| SPCH112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 credits |
Area II. Mathematics (4 hours)
| MATH180 | College Algebra | 4 credits |
Area III. Laboratory Science (8 hours)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Area V. Humanities and Fine Arts (9 hours)
Approved Electives (6 hours)
| MMC120 | Screenwriting | 3 credits |
| MMC138 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3 credits |
| MMC154 | Introduction to Film Production Workflow | 3 credits |
| MMC161 | Introduction to Film History | 3 credits |
| MMC170 | Film Crew I | 3 credits |
| MMC174 | On-Set Production Techniques | 3 credits |
| MMC178 | Location Production Techniques | 3 credits |
| MMC211 | Media Ethics | 3 credits |
| MMC230 | Intermediate Media Arts | 3 credits |
| MMC235 | Intermediate Digital Filmmaking | 3 credits |
| MMC250 | Mass Media Internship | 3 credits |
| MMC270 | Film Crew II | 12 credits |
| THTR125 | Acting I | 3 credits |
Program Director: Dr. Anita Roybal
Phone: (505)454-2565Email: anroybal@luna.edu
Program Advisor: Kenneth Bachicha
Phone: (505)454-5347Email: kbachicha@luna.edu
Student Success Center Personnel
Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546Email: jmedrano@luna.edu