Film and Video Production Technology
Note: Limited classes are offered in this program. Please check with Public Services Department Chair or Student Development.
The Film and Video Production Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in production support and selected technical areas of film, video, and associated media production. Instruction provides training for entry-level crew and/or production and post-production assistants in many moving image media forms.
The first year content includes exposure to the entire production process. Students are taught by industry professionals who provide extensive hands-on instruction. In the second year, students receive professional training by performing in various crew positions on actual production projects. Graduates may find employment as entry-level crew and/or production assistants in feature and short films, commercials, and industrial, educational, and documentary productions.
Other opportunities include entry-level employment in preproduction and post-production areas for film and video.
A.A.S. Degree (A30140)
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 140A | Survey of Mathematics Lab | 1 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 171A | Precalculus Algebra Lab | 1 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Major Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FVP 111 | Introduction to Film and Video | 3 |
| FVP 112 | Art Department Operations | 3 |
| FVP 113 | Grip and Electrical I | 3 |
| FVP 114 | Camera and Lighting I | 3 |
| FVP 115 | Camera and Lighting II | 3 |
| FVP 116 | Sound Operations | 3 |
| FVP 120 | Art Department Operations II | 3 |
| FVP 130 | Grip and Electrical II | 3 |
| FVP 212 | Production Techniques I | 5 |
| FVP 213 | Production Techniques II | 5 |
Other Major Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEA 111 | Introduction to DEAT | 3 |
| FVP 117 | Stuff Make-Up and Wardrobe | 3 |
| FVP 220 | Editing I | 3 |
| FVP 250 | Production Specialties I | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COE 111 | (FV) Co-op Work Experience I | 1 |
| COE 115 | (FV) Co-op Education Seminar | 1 |
| ENT 114 | Entertainment Law | 3 |
Film and Video Electives
Select 3.0 hours from the following courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DEA 112 | 2D Design & Animation I | 3 |
| DEA 213 | 3D Design & Animation I | 3 |
Total Credits ...................................................73
Recommended Course Sequence
| Fall Semester I |
Spring Semester I |
Summer Semester I | Fall Semester II |
Spring Semester II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CIS 110 COM 231 FVP 111 FVP 112 FVP 114 MAT 140 or 171 MAT 140A or 171A |
ENG 111 FVP 113 FVP 115 FVP 116 Social/Behavioral Elective |
DEA 111 FVP 212 |
FVP Elective FVP 117 FVP 120 FVP 130 FVP 220 |
COE 111(FV) COE 115(FV) ENT 114 FVP 213 FVP 250 Humanity/Fine Art Elective |
Diploma (D30140)
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Stuff | Expository Writing | 3 |
Major Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| FVP 111 | Introduction to Film and Video | 3 |
| FVP 112 | Art Department Operations I | 3 |
| FVP 113 | Grip and Electrical I | 3 |
| FVP 114 | Camera and Lighting I | 3 |
| FVP 115 | Camera and Lighting II | 3 |
| FVP 116 | Sound Operations | 3 |
| FVP 120 | Art Department Operations II | 3 |
| FVP 212 | Production Techniques I | 5 |
| FVP 220 | Editing I | 3 |
| FVP 250 | Production Specialties I | 3 |
Total Credits ...................................................41
Recommended Course Sequence
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
|---|---|---|
|
COM 231 FVP 111 FVP 112 FVP 113 FVP 114 |
CIS 110 ENG 111 FVP 115 FVP 116 FVP 120 FVP 250 |
FVP 212 FVP 220 |
Certificate (C30140)
General Education Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Hour Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| FVP 111 | Introduction to Film and Video | 3 |
| FVP 114 | Camera & Lighting I | 3 |
| FVP 115 | Camera & Lighting II | 3 |
| FVP 116 | Sound Operations I | 3 |
| FVP 220 | Editing I | 3 |
Total Credits ...................................................18
Recommended Course Sequence
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
|
CIS 110 FVP 111 FVP 114 |
FVP 115 FVP 116 FVP 220 |