Degree Map

A.S. in Film & Media Production

Catalog Year 2026-27

The number of credits you take each year will determine when you graduate. To graduate on time, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in at least 30 credits toward your degree during the calendar year, including fall and spring semesters and winter and summer sessions. This degree map is designed for students who place into developmental English and math.

Additional map for students who place into ENGL-101 and MA-321.

Semester 1

Class
Credit Hours

ENGL 101 - English Composition I

3

OR

ENGL 103 - Writing for New Media

3

One course from Flexible Core 2B

3

Note: Recommended: SP 211- Speech Communication

One course from Required Core 1B

3

HE 102 - Health, Behaviour and Society

2

FMP 141 - Introduction to Digital Media Production

3

Total credits for the term: 14

Milestone
Claim a Handshake/Simplicity Account 
Join a Student Club 
 
Draft a Basic Resume
Begin Transfer and Career Plan
 
Attend QCC Youth Reel Film Festival 
Attend a New York City film festival to immerse yourself in the industry, including the New York Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, New York Asian Film Festival, Rooftop Films, Queensworld Film Festival  
 

Semester 2

Class
Credit Hours

ENGL 102 - English Composition II

3

FMP 241 - Digital Media Field Production

3

OR

FMP 244 - Elements of Film

3

FMP 245 - Introduction to Electronic Media

3

Total credits for the term: 9

Milestone
Work on resume, cover letters & LinkedIn profile
Research and apply for scholarships, fellowships, and funding opportunities that support your career goals 
 
Attend Transfer Events (AA/AS only)
 
Attend QCC Youth Reel Film Festival 
 
Attend industry-related event with Cencom 
Collaborate on a student film as a camera operator, editor, production assistant, etc. 
Submit your work for consideration in QCC’s Youth Reel Film Festival 
 

Semester 3

Class
Credit Hours

FMP 242 - Writing for the Screen

4

FMP 342 - Television Studio Production

3

One course from Flexbile Core 2E

3

Advised Elective: FMP 243 American Film History

3

One course from Flexible Core 2D

3

Total credits for the term: 16

Milestone
Find a mentor to check in with periodically
Begin looking for and applying to internship opportunities in film and media production. Consider MediaMKRS, CUNY Career Launch, New York Women in Film & Television, G.E.I and platforms such as Handshake, LinkedIn, and Entertainmentcareers.net 
Submit your work for consideration in QCC’s Youth Reel Film Festival 
Finalize transfer plans & apply

Semester 4

Class
Credit Hours

FMP 341 - Advanced Editing

3

FMP 246 - Media Criticism

3

One course from Flexible Core 2E

3

One course from Flexible Core 2A , 2B , 2C , 2D , or 2E

3

Liberal Arts Elective if SP 211 Speech Communication has been taken

3

Total credits for the term: 15

Milestone
Accept Your Offer to Enroll in a Baccalaureate Program
Complete Graduation Survey in CUNYfirst Checklist 
Update resume, cover letter & LinkedIn profile 
Create 2-3-min sizzle reel to showcase your skills 
Apply for film internship placement programs such as ReelWorks, MediaMKRS, and G.E.I.,  Cencom, CUNY Internships , Handshake, Pathful, Glass Door, Wayup, Linkedin, Entertainmentcareers.net, New York Women in Film & Television 

Total required credits for the degree: 60