Degree:
Associate in Integrated Studies – DTA;
Area of Interest:
Communication, Creative Arts and Design
Program Length:
90 College-level Credits
Cost:
Review tuition, fees, and residency classifications
Modalities:
Coursework may be completed through a combination of in-person web enhanced (face-to-face), hybrid, and online modes, though not every course is offered in the same modality each quarter. Specific courses may be offered at certain times of the year. Consult the current Class Schedule.
Placement:
Many courses at Cascadia College have placement prerequisites for reading, writing and math ability. The courses that you will place into determine how you progress through your pathway and how long your degree will take. There are a variety of ways to find your English and Math placement level.
Find your placement options.
Math Notes:
You will need to consult with an academic advisor after placement to be sure to enroll in a course that is consistent with your planned course of study.
One college level math class minimum required. Recommend MATH& 107 Math in Society.
Contact:
If you have any questions about this pathway, contact: advising@cascadia.edu
Planning Your Courses:
Careers in film production, acting, screen writing focus skills, and opportunities in the following roles: Film Director --Cinematographer --Film Editor --Sound Production --Lighting Production --Producer --Production Coordinator --Acting --ADR Mixer --Camera Operator --Drone Operator --Digital Imaging Technician.
You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online. O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry and more.
Connect with Cascadia’s Career and Transfer Center for assistance as you go through the process of planning career and future educational goals.
Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits and Tribal Enterprises.
0-30 credits
- COLL 101 College Strategies
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I
- Choose one Social Science Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
- ENGL& 102 Composition II
- MATH& 107 Math in Society (or other college level Quantitative Reasoning)
- SOC 150 Social Inequality or Global Studies 150 Globalization, Culture and Identity
30-60 credits
- CMST 201 American Cinema
- Humanities Distribution Requirement (recommended, World Language 1) (View Choice Classes)
- Choose One Natural Science non lab/lab Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
- CMST 211 World Cinema
- Choose one Social Science Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
- Choose one Natural Science non lab/lab Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
60-90 credits
- Natural Science Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes)
- *Choose 5 Elective Distribution Requirement (View Choice Classes) Recommended, World Language 2
*If not already completed, be sure to complete EDP requirements by taking a class numbered 150, an additional EDP class and an IL (View Choice Classes).
Choice Classes: Distribution and Elective Requirements - Explore and align your interests.
The recommended choice classes listed below were thoughtfully chosen to help you gain the necessary skills in this pathway. You are welcome to choose other choice classes outside the recommended list, but consult with an academic advisor to be sure that the classes meet the specific requirements for this pathway.
150 Equity, Diversity, and Power (10 credits)
To meet the Equity, Diversity, and Power completion requirement, you must complete one 150-series EDP course, and at least one additional EDP-designated course for a total of ten (10) credits. EDP courses in the 150-series ground students in the needed cognitive tools and background to critically analyze their position in our increasingly interconnected, complex, and diverse world so they can pursue further study and seek out their careers more intentionally. EDP designated courses may also apply toward Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, or General Elective distribution requirements as indicated.
Choose one:
- CMST 150 Multicultural Communication
- GS 150 Globalization, Culture and Identity
- HIST 150 Cultural Diversity and Challenges in United States History
- HUMAN 150 Introduction to Cultural Studies
- SOC 150 Social Inequality
Choose one additional course designated in EDP in any distribution area by choosing from the choice classes below or checking the current class schedule for additional EDP designated courses.
Integrated Learning (5 credits)
You will include an Integrated Learning Experience in your course selections. This requirement can be satisfied through the completion of learning communities, linked classes, classes containing formal community-based learning, classes taken as part of an academic study abroad program, or classes with an academic internship. Through Learning Communities (LC) or other Integrated Learning Experiences (IL), you will demonstrate abilities to integrate skills, concepts, information, and analytical and methodological frameworks from two or more areas of inquiry in a purposeful project or experience.
For more information please see Integrated Learning and current learning communities.
Humanities:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline. No more than 5 credits from those courses designated as performance/skills, applied theory or lecture/studio courses. Only 5 credits of world language at the 100 level may be included.
Recommended:
- AIIS 102 Introduction to American Indian and Indigenous Studies
- AIIS 103 The Indigenous Pacific Northwest
- AIIS 203 Indigenous Ways of Knowing
- ART 220 Beginning Painting *needs pre req class
- ARTH 135 Global Perspectives in Art
- ARTH 140 Prehistory to the Renaissance: Survey of Art I
- ARTH 141 Renaissance to Modern: Survey of Art II
- ARTH 142 The Modern Era: Survey of Art III
- ENGL& 114 Intro to Drama
- ENGL 279 Dramatic Writing: Stage and Screen
- DRMA 151 Introduction to Acting
- World Languages (ASL& 121, ASL& 122, ASL& 123, SPAN& 221, SPAN& 222, SPAN& 223, JAPN& 121, JAPN& 122, JAPN& 123)
- MUSC& 105 Music Appreciation
- MUSC 130 Popular Music in the United States
- MUSC 140 Jazz History and Appreciation
- PHIL& 101 Introduction to Philosophy
Social Sciences:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline.
Recommended:
- GS 101 Introduction to Global Studies
- GS 220 Regional History and Culture
- GS 230 Contemporary Japan
- POLS& 101 Introduction to Political Science
- POLS& 203 International Relations
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC& 201 Social Problems
- SOC 231 Gender and Sexuality in Society
Natural Sciences:
Completion of a minimum of 15 credits from at least 2 different disciplines with a maximum of 10 credits from 1 discipline, including at least 5 credits of a LAB course. At least 10 credits required in physical, earth and/or biological sciences. Only 5 credits of Mathematics may be used.
Lab Science Recommended:
- ATMS 101 The Science of Weather
- BIOL 120 Survey of the Kingdoms
- ENVS& 101 Introduction to Environmental Science
- ENVS 210 Ecology of Puget Sound Bioregion
- ENVS 220 Wetland Ecology
- GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology
- OCEA& 101 Introduction to Oceanography with Lab
Non-Lab Science Recommended:
- ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology
- BIOL& 170 Human Biology
- GEOG 120 Introduction to Physical Geography
- PHYS& 100 Physics for Non-Science Majors
Transfer Opportunities:
The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree is designed to transfer to most Bachelor of Arts degrees at all four-year colleges and universities in Washington state. The DTA is sometimes called an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Arts and Sciences.
DTA degrees provide students:
- Priority consideration in admissions for most humanities and social science majors at public universities in Washington ahead of students without a degree.
- Completion of lower division general education requirements.
- Credit for all courses completed within the DTA up to and in some cases beyond 90 credits.
- Opportunity to explore several fields of study through the category of up to 30 credits of elective courses.
- Opportunity to complete prerequisites for a future major.
Local Transfer Opportunities:
University of Washington, Seattle
Central Washington University.
Out of State Transfer Opportunities:
University of Southern California
View Cascadia’s Transfer Agreements for details of our partnerships with other colleges and universities.
University admissions requirements may vary – consult with the Career and Transfer Center for transfer assistance to plan your career and future educational goals.
Career Possibilities:
Careers in film production, acting, screen writing focus skills, and opportunities in the following roles: Film Director --Cinematographer --Film Editor --Sound Production --Lighting Production --Producer --Production Coordinator --Acting --ADR Mixer --Camera Operator --Drone Operator --Digital Imaging Technician.
You can learn more about career possibilities related to your interests in this pathway through O*Net Online. O*Net Online shares information about related careers, salary, skills related to the industry and more.
Connect with Cascadia’s Career and Transfer Center for assistance as you go through the process of planning career and future educational goals.
Some job opportunities may also exist in business corporations, non-profits and Tribal Enterprises.
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