Film Production (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/film-production/default.htm
ASSOCIATE OF ART
The Film Production program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in Film Production, Cinematography, Editing, Screenwriting, Film History and Critical Analysis/Appreciation of Film as an art, craft and global industry. Upon completion, students may choose to pursue a variety of Film and entertainment-related careers and advanced degree options. This degree is intended for students who are interested in a career in Film Production at Major Film Studios, Production Companies, and as Independent Producers, Writers, and Directors in the entertainment/film industry.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students demonstrate effective communication skills through oral and written project proposals.
- Students develop awareness of the need for studying other visual and performing arts in content creation.
- Students identify the importance of skills in the field of motion picture, television and media production.
- Students learn that technology is a necessity for them in the field of motion picture, television and media production.
- Students learn the collaborative nature of content creation in the field of motion picture, television and media production.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FILM 101 | Motion Picture Production | 3.0 |
| FILM 102 | Television Production | 3.0 |
| FILM 104 | Motion Picture and Digital Cinematography | 3.0 |
| FILM 107 | Motion Picture Editing | 3.0 |
| Select 18 units of the following: | 18.0 | |
| Storyboarding and Animation Principles for Film | ||
| Photoshop/Digital Imaging | ||
| Motion Picture Editing | ||
| Television Commercial and Public Service Announcement Production | ||
| World Film | ||
| Great Film Directors | ||
| Screenwriting | ||
or ENGL 241 | Screenwriting | |
| Documentary Film and Reality Television Production | ||
| Music Video Production | ||
| Advanced Motion Picture Editing | ||
| Advanced Motion Picture Production | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Motion Pictures, Radio, and Television | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| History of Rock Music | ||
| Introductory Photography | ||
| Introduction to Digital Photography | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| Appreciation and History of the Motion Picture | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
ASSOCIATE OF ART DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete a minimum of 60 units to include
- the above courses and units,
- the General Education requirements, and
- electives as needed.