Documentary Filmmaking
Skills Competency Award (SCA) Film and Television Production · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
Designed to provide a focused skillset for those students interested in pursuing a career as a Documentary Filmmaker.
Requirements
Skills Competency Award Requirements
Complete all Major Requirements with a “C” or higher or "P" in each course. Candidates for a Skills Competency Award are required to complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| FP 114 | Non-Linear Editing I | 3 |
| FP 170 | Cinematography I | 3 |
| FP 178 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
| FP 181 | Production Sound for Film and Television | 3 |
| Total Units | 12.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Conceive and Write a short Documentary film.
- Direct, Edit and output a short Documentary film.