Digital Filmmaking, Intermediate Writing/Directing (Technical Certificate)

Program Overview

The Digital Filmmaking: Intermediate Writing/Directing certificate equips students with the skills for entry-level careers in film, TV, and commercial video. The program focuses on developing communication, critical thinking, specialized knowledge, and ethical conduct necessary for production roles. Students must complete six semester hours of coursework, including Episodic Production and Producing Indie Films.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Digital Filmmaking: Intermediate Writing/Directing certificate helps prepare students with the intermediate skills needed for entry-level careers in the film, TV, and commercial video industries.

Objectives:

• Apply intermediate level business communication skills using listening, verbal, written, and electronic forms needed for entry-level employment with a production company or as a freelance creator.
(Communication Fluency) (Critical Thinking)
• Perform intermediate level required skill sets to fulfill entry-level employment needs in the film and video production industries.
(Specialized Knowledge)
• Demonstrate ethical, civic, and workplace responsibility as part of professional behavior for the film and video production industry.
(Specialized Knowledge)

Careers:

This certificate helps prepare students for entry-level careers in the film, TV, and commercial video industries.

Other:

• The Digital Filmmaking: Intermediate Writing/Directing certificate is a Technical Certificate awarded by Colorado Mesa University.
• The program code for this certificate is 1148.
• Students must complete 6 semester hours of coursework with a 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher.
• The required courses are:
• FILM 230 Episodic Production (3 semester hours)
• FILM 265 Producing Indie Films (3 semester hours)
• DegreeWorks is an online degree audit tool available in MAVzone that students can use to track their progress toward their certificate.
• Students must submit an "Intent to Graduate" form to the Registrar's Office in the first two months of the semester prior to completing their certificate requirements.
• Students must register for all needed courses and complete all requirements for their certificate.