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Digital Video & Cinema Production
Program Level: Degrees, Certificates
Department: Computer Science, Technology & Business
Institute: Creative & Communication Arts
College: NVC
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About the Program
The Digital Video & Cinema Production program prepares students for careers in the growing film & video industry. Graduates from the program go on to have jobs in the video industry such as: production manager, producer/director, video editor, sound editor, compositor, camera operator, cinematographer, and screenwriter. Students in the program use the same state-of-the-art equipment and software currently in use in the industry. The training and class assignments have students shooting, editing, and producing their video and cinema projects within their first semester.
What will I learn?Digital Video & Cinema Production program emphasizes the three major areas of the process: pre-production, production, & post-production. Courses are taught by industry professionals with many years of experience. Some have feature film experience as well as national commercial production. |
What can I do with this course of study?The Associate of Applied Science degree in Digital Video & Cinema Production is to provide collegiate lower division learning with specific hands-on skills required for entry-level jobs in various areas of video/film production or transfer to a university to pursue a Baccalaureate of Applied Sciences (BAAS) degree.” Occupational profiles indicate a 14-25% growth for Film/Video Editors and Producers/Directors by the year 2022 in the Alamo Region. Estimated average hourly wage ranges from *$19.25-22.87 in the Alamo Region. (Source: SOCRATES-Occupational Profiles-Alamo Region) *Note: Variations should be expected. |
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Do you have to be a computer whiz?
No, you just have to know how to use a "mouse" and have a passion for film/video. Yes, that's it!
What kind of equipment is used in the program?
We have some of the best video and true digital cinema equipment available including a Sony F3 (w/S-Log) and a RED EPIC, just to name a few.
Career Outlook
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Digital Video & Cinema Production is to provide collegiate lower division learning with specific hands-on skills required for entry level jobs in various areas of video/film production or transfer to a university to pursue a Baccalaureate of Applied Sciences (BAAS) degree.”
Occupational profiles indicate a 14-25% growth for Film/Video Editors and Producers/Directors by the year 2022 in the Alamo Region. Estimated average hourly wage ranges from *$19.25-22.87 in the Alamo Region. (Source: SOCRATES-Occupational Profiles-Alamo Region) *Note: Variations should be expected.
Careers Available:
The following titles are examples of careers associated with this program but not limited to:
- Production Manager
- Producer/Director
- Video Editor
- Sound Editor
- Compositor
- Camera Operator
- Cinematographer
- Screenwriter
Available Courses:
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ARTV 1343 - Digital Sound ARTV 1351 - Digital Video FLMC 2335 - Screenwriting for Features, Shorts and Documentaries ARTV 2341 - Advanced Digital Video FLMC 1300 - Production Management FLMC 1331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects FLMC 1392 - Special Topics in Film-Video Making/Cinematography and Production |
FLMC 2308 - Film Business and Marketing MUSC 2333 - Scoring for Video and Film FLMC 2344 - Advanced Film and Video Editing FLMC 2333 - Cinematography FLMC 2434 - Directing for Film or Video COMM 2366 - Introduction to Cinema FLMC 2280 - Cooperative Education: Film and Video Production |
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