Motion Picture Production
Certificate of Achievement Cinema · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This certificate trains students for career paths in the field of motion picture production. Motion picture production focuses on the technical aspects of the preproduction, production, and postproduction phases of the cinematic image. Production process will include motion picture cinema camera operation, microphone placement, audio operation, lighting, art direction and set design. Students will utilize Pro8 MM reversal and negative film stocks to shoot and edit various student projects. Courses help students develop communication, computer, problem-solving, and technical skills needed for employment in the motion picture and entertainment industries. Advocates and fosters diversity, equity and inclusion strategies of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. Utilize data and theory-based research to achieve higher levels of equity in the media and entertainment industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate professional and creative operation of cinema cameras.
- Demonstrate professional and creative competencies with microphone placement and audio operation.
- Demonstrate professional and creative theories of lighting a set.
- Demonstrate professional and creative theories of set design.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | 15 | |
| BRDCAST 70 | Postproduction for Broadcasting & Cinema | 3 |
| CINEMA 20 | Screenwriting - Cinema | 3 |
| CINEMA 26 | Survey of American Cinema | 3 |
| CINEMA 30 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| BRDCAST 74 | High Definition Cinematography | 3 |
| orCINEMA 80 | Producing for Broadcast and Cinema | 3 |
| orCINEMA 96 | Internships in Cinema, Television, or Radio | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: B001
Program Control Number: 33195
TOP Code: 0612.20*
CIP Code: 50.0602