Filmmaking
Certificate of Achievement Digital Media · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Filmmaking certificate of achievement provides students a foundation in film theory, screenwriting, character development, storyboarding, editing, camera work, video editing, and motion graphics. Students have the unique opportunity to make their first short film and learn how to screen and promote their films. These skills will help students either continue as independent filmmakers or continue their studies in film.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Communicate motion picture storytelling, confidently in work, presentation, and writing.
- Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver motion picture content using film and animation practices, theory and techniques, while demonstrating technical proficiency in industry standard hardware and software.
- Apply the motion picture creative process as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, revision, critique and refinement.
- Develop basic business practices for the motion picture industry to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| FILM 12 | Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling | 3 |
| FILM 14 | Introduction to Cinematic Arts | 3 |
| FILM 15 | Introduction to Digital Filmmaking | 3 |
| DIGM 2 | Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
| DIGM 4A | Digital Illustration | 3 |
| DIGM 6A | Photoshop | 3 |
| DIGM 10A | Introduction to Animation | 3 |
| DIGM 11 | Video Editing | 3 |
| DIGM 12A | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| DIGM 20 | Digital Portfolio and Promotion | 1.5 |
| FILM 16 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
| FILM 17 | Motion Picture Filmmaking | 3 |
| PHOT 1A | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 39274
TOP Code: 061220 - Film Production
CIP Code: 50.0602 - Cinematography and Film/Video Production