Film and Television Production
Certificate of Achievement Film, TV, and Electronic Media · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The dynamic area of Film and Television Production is a convergence of industries that utilize technology and artistic concepts to communicate stories and information through visual and aural means. Students are trained in the use of camera, sound, lighting, editing, and other production tools, as well as the historical, business, and aesthetic background necessary to apply these skills in a variety of program forms for both traditional and newer media. The certificate of achievement prepares students for the industry upon completion. A certificate in this area can prepare students for careers in television, film, advertising, and other electronic media as writers, directors, production crew, editors, and other post production crew.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and critique media languages and aesthetics.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of media history and technological innovation, including its effects upon the development of media as business and art form.
- Demonstrate knowledge and practical techniques of all aspects of film and television production.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MCTV 6 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| MCTV 18 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| THEA 20 | Introduction to Scriptwriting | 3 |
| MCTV 43 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| HUM 25 | Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| MCTV 16 | History and Culture of Television, Film and New Media | 3 |
| orMCTV 17A | Television and Video Workshop | 3 |
| orMCTV 19 | Acting and Voice for TV, Film and Media | 3 |
| orHUM 3 | Introduction to Cinematic Arts, Film, and Television | 3 |
| orHUM 4 | Introduction to American Cinema | 3 |
| orHUM 6 | Contemporary World Cinema | 3 |
| orHUM 10 | Approaches to Contemporary Film | 3 |
| Total | ||