Internal Transfer Between Programs

SFFS offers two programs in digital filmmaking - an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and a Professional Certificate (PC).  The first semester of both programs is usually the same.  At any time, digital filmmaking program students can transfer into the other program. 

Depending on the student's catalog year, the requirements for either the PC or AAS may vary.  However, any student transferring from the PC to AAS, they will be required to take general education courses and to declare a minor.  More information about the AAS III degree can be found here. For students that wish to change from the AAS to the PC, please review the degree requirements for the PC here.  

A student can choose to have credits transferred in from another accredited institution.  This would decrease the amount of time needed to complete the new program.  To do this, the student must have an official transcript sent to the Registrar for review.  

If a student is transferring from the AAS to PC program, they will need to speak with the Registrar about making the change. 

If a student is transferring from the PC to AAS program, they will need to apply using the application form at the bottom of this page.

Students who have taken a workshop at SFFS and are joining either the AAS or PC programs, can request to receive credit for the work they've completed. A written exam, oral exam, or a technical competence exam will be required to determine if any credit is given.  All determinations for credit are at the sole discretion of the Director of Education. 

The school reserves the right to grant or reject any prior credit or training, this evaluation will become part of the student’s permanent record.

*** There are different requirements for any student that is currently under the VRRAP program.  Please contact the VA manager at vets@sanfranciscofilmschool.edu.***