Film Production

Summary

The Certificate of Achievement in Film Production offers hands-on training and experience in the fundamentals of filmmaking, using current and emerging multimedia tools and technologies in our state-of-the-art facilities. The program emphasis is placed on producing, writing, directing, and editing. Other topics addressed include lighting, art directing, and audio. Students can contribute to the award-winning City Times Media platform and its independent film partner. This program is designed for students interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge of filmmaking, students majoring in Film Production, and for those seeking entry-level employment in related industries.

The skills acquired with this certificate may lead to employment, freelance work, or business ownership. These jobs include, but are not limited to, production assistants, production audio technicians, art directors, screenwriters, directors, producers, editors, grips, and gaffers.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Film Production Program will be able to:

1. Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the media professions in which they work.
2. Write in forms and styles appropriate for media professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
3. Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the media professions in which they work.
4. Apply principles of diversity, equity, and media law and ethics.

Requirements