Motion Picture Production, Technical Certificate

Program Overview

This program prepares students for entry-level roles in film production, including production assistant, lighting assistant, and camera assistant. It covers essential skills in scenery design, audio recording, stage lighting, gripping, and camera operation. The program includes a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience through an internship.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content:
Prepares students for employment as a production assistant, lighting assistant, gripping assistant, audio assistant, camera assistant, or provides supplemental training for those already employed in these roles.
• Program Structure:
Includes instruction on scenery design, audio recording and playback, stage lighting, gripping, camera, and lighting.
• Course Schedule:
• FIL1420C: Introduction to Filmmaking (3 credits)
• FIL1552C: Film Editing Fundamentals (3 credits)
• FIL1441C: Film Tech Support (3 credits)
• FIL2438C: Nonfiction Filmmaking (3 credits)
• FIL2432C: Fiction Filmmaking (3 credits)
• FIL2945: Film Internship (1 credit)

Careers:

• Production Assistant
• Lighting Assistant
• Gripping Assistant
• Audio Assistant
• Camera Assistant