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Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
2 years
Details
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Digital Media | Film Production | Video Production
Area of study
Arts
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
Digital Video Production
Program Overview
Our Digital Video Production program will teach you how to work behind the scenes of film, professional video, and television programming. You will learn strong technical foundations of video production, camera operation, lighting, audio acquisition, and editing. As you move through the program, you will rotate roles and positions on a video production team with your colleagues, which will give you a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to create quality video productions, and what it takes to be a good team member.
Program Details
- Program Duration: 2 Year Program
- Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Total Credit Hours: 60
Admission Requirements
- This program is open to interested students, assuming space is available.
- However, students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission.
- Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.
- Students must complete PHOT 104 with a grade of B or better to continue in the DVP curriculum.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements
- To qualify for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Digital Video Production, a student must complete at least 60 credit hours and attain a grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average.)
Course Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOT 104 - Introduction to Video Production | 3 credits | Access to DVP classes requires a grade of "B" or better in PHOT 104 | Oral Communication/Creative Expression |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher (Math 137 recommended) | 3 credits | Quantitative Reasoning | |
| PHOT 151 - Techniques in Photo Editing (Photoshop I) | 3 credits | Prerequisite for ENGL 102 with a grade of "C" or better | Major Course |
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors) | 3 credits | Fulfills Writing, Research, Info Lit 1 | |
| CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits | Technological Competency |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP 120 - Camera and Lighting Techniques for Digital Video Production | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| DVP 130 - Audio Techniques for Digital Video Production | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| DVP 140 - Video Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors) | 3 credits | Fulfills Writing, Research, Info Lit 2 | |
| PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography | 4 credits | Major Course |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP 150 - Producing and Directing Techniques for Digital Video Production | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or GEOG 103 - Cultural Geography | 3 credits | Students may select an alternate course with Dept. Head approval | Cultural Analysis & Interpretation |
| EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or STS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology and Society | 3 or 4 credits | Students may select an alternate course with Dept. Head approval | Scientific Reasoning |
| PHOT 113 - Digital Technology, Art, and Culture | 3 credits | ||
| DVP 240 - Advanced Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production or DVP 250 - Narrative Digital Video Production or DVP 260 - Sound Design for Digital Video Production or DVP 270 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques for Digital Video Production or PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography or PHOT 260 - Fine Art Photography and Video or PHOT 290 - Introduction to Aerial Photography | 4 credits | Directive Elective |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP 210 - Advanced Techniques for Digital Video Production | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| PHOT 299 - Professional Practices in Photography and Digital Video Production | 3 credits | Major Course | |
| Choose 2: DVP 240 - Advanced Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production or DVP 250 - Narrative Digital Video Production or DVP 260 - Sound Design for Digital Video Production or DVP 270 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques for Digital Video Production or PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography or PHOT 260 - Fine Art Photography and Video or PHOT 290 - Introduction to Aerial Photography | 4 credits | DVP 240: Pre req: DVP 140 | Directed Elective |
Career Outlook
- Median Salary of Film and Video Editors: $74,283
- Number of Jobs in the Region: 136
- 10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Film and Video Editors: +8.8%
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