Digital Filmmaking Certificate
The Digital Filmmaking certificates offer professional training in digital filmmaking including videography, video and audio editing, motion graphics, and television production. Learn the skills necessary for professional video projects, film shorts, broadcasting or innovative filmmaking. Level I provides information and skills towards entry-level employment. Level II provides advanced training for employment. Choose a video or motion graphics concentration or a combination.
Note: A digital video camera and tripod are required for the video concentration.
Half-time to full-time students should be able to complete one Level Certificate in two semesters or fewer. A schedule of 12 or more classes in a semester is full-time. Six classes is half-time. Registration is on-going, so students may begin the certificate program at any time.
Digital Filmmaking Certificate, Level I
Required Design, Videography and Related Courses (6)
| No. | Course | Offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55231 | Storyboarding | Summer 2012 | $229.00 |
| 55232 | History of Animation | Fall 2012 | $229.00 |
OR
| 55322 | History of Photography | Fall 2012 | $279.00 |
OR
| 55332 | History of Filmmaking | Fall 2012 | $279.00 |
| 55804 | Photography Composition | Summer 2012 | $179.00 |
| 55911 | Digital Videography: An Introduction | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 55921 | Documentary Videography | Spring 2013 | $279.00 |
OR
| 55942 | Community Media Studio Production | Summer 2012 | $199.00 |
| 55931 | Cinematography Basics: Lights, Camera, Action! | Fall 2012 | $279.00 |
Required Business Courses (2)
| No. | Course | Offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55625 | Legal Issues in Digital Arts | Summer 2012 | $219.00 |
| 55635 | The Basics of Media Producing | Spring 2013 | $179.00 |
Computer Prerequisite (as needed)
| No. | Course | Offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51101 | Windows 7: Operating System Basics | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
OR
| 54101 | Mac Operating System Basics | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
OR
| 54111 | Mac Operating System Basics--Fast Track | Summer 2012 | $219.00 |
Required Computer Courses (6)
| No. | Course | Offered | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56101 | Computer Graphics: An Introduction | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 56311 | Photoshop: Beginning | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 56312 | Photoshop: Intermediate | Summer 2012 | $279.00 |
| 56325 | Photoshop for Video | Fall 2012 | $229.00 |
| 57105 | Principles of Motion Graphics | Summer 2012 | $269.00 |
| 57601 | Digital Audio: An Introduction | Fall 2012 | $269.00 |
| 57311 | Premiere: Beginning | Summer 2012 | $429.00 |
OR
| 57322 | Final Cut Pro: Beginning-Intermediate | Summer 2012 | $699.00 |
OR
| 57911 | FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro X | Summer 2012 | $799.00 |
| 57312 | Premiere: Intermediate | Fall 2012 | $329.00 |
OR
| 57322 | Final Cut Pro: Beginning-Intermediate | Summer 2012 | $699.00 |
OR
| 57911 | FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro X | Summer 2012 | $799.00 |
| 57411 | After Effects: Beginning | Fall 2012 | $329.00 |
OR
| 57431 | Motion: Beginning | Spring 2013 | $479.00 |
OR
| 57951 | Motion 101: Introduction to Motion 5 | Spring 2013 | $579 |
Digital Filmmaking Certificate, Level II
Prerequisites (as needed)
Digital Filmmaking Certificate Level I courses as needed, or equivalent experience
For Information on advanced curriculum in Digital Filmmaking, please contact the Program Supervisor.
Related Certificates
Contact
- Caroline Orcutt - Program Supervisor:
(505) 277-6037
Email
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