Film Production AS Degree

Digital film and video technology has transformed film making, making it possible to produce independent movies and video projects without huge budgets, expensive cameras or large crews. This development allows many different organizations today to use film and video as part of their work. Whether the goal is to fulfill a personal artistic vision, market a product or advance a cause, the fundamental need to tell a story remains paramount, and film is a powerful means to do it.

The Film Production Associate of Science Degree provides a platform from which to launch further study of film production as well as necessary industry skills, processes and practices to work on a film crew, produce an independent film, create and run a small film/video business and monetize video in the many social media outlets available today.  This degree also gives students crucial communication and storytelling tools they may apply in almost any area of study where film and video are utilized today.  Students emerge with short films and other film project materials for their personal or professional portfolio.  

In this 2-year/60-unit program, students receive direct, hands-on experience creating visual stories that are intelligent, emotional, compelling, succinct and informative. The program covers the primary aspects of film production, including screenwriting, production, cinematography, editing, sound, film acting and directing, as well as more advanced and specialized areas such as post production sound, animation and motion, video journalism and documentary, mass and social media, marketing and the business of film.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate the skills needed to produce short films and videos at an advanced level utilizing a broad understanding of the textual and contextual elements of filmmaking.
2. Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to obtain entry level jobs or better in areas related to film and video development, production, post production and distribution at an advanced level utilizing a broad understanding of the textual and contextual elements of filmmaking.
3. Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to run their own film or video production company and produce short narrative and documentary films utilizing a broad understanding of the textual and contextual elements of filmmaking.

Program Requirements