Academic Catalog

Film Production (A.A.)

Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/film-production/default.htm

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

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 101Motion Picture Production3.0
FILM 102Television Production3.0
FILM 104Motion Picture and Digital Cinematography3.0
FILM 107Motion Picture Editing3.0
Select 18 units of the following:18.0
Storyboarding and Animation Principles for Film (3)
Photoshop/Digital Imaging (3)
Motion Picture Editing (3)
Television Commercial and Public Service Announcement Production (3)
World Film (3)
Great Film Directors (3)
Screenwriting (3)
Screenwriting
Documentary Film and Reality Television Production (3)
Music Video Production (3)
Advanced Motion Picture Editing (3)
Advanced Motion Picture Production (3)
Directed Studies (1)
Directed Studies (2)
Motion Pictures, Radio, and Television (3)
Music Appreciation (3)
History of Rock Music (3)
Introductory Photography (3)
Introduction to Digital Photography (3)
History of Photography (3)
Appreciation and History of the Motion Picture (3)
Total Units30

ASSOCIATE OF ART DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed