General Technology
Associate in Occupational Technology
Film Production Career Path
Credit Requirements: 73 Semester Credit Hours
The General Technology major allows students to select course work necessary to become multiskilled technicians. In addition to completing the College's core curriculum, students also complete course work in at least two technical areas. The Film Production career path provides students with a general education experience as well as operational training in the use of industry standard cameras, lighting equipment and editing software. The program trains students in various filmmaking and production techniques so that they possess the skills needed to compete in this growing field. The following is an example of a career path available.
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First Semester - Fall |
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Pre-Production |
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Film Equipment |
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Film Production I |
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Post Production |
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Basic Photography |
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Total 15 |
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Second Semester - Spring |
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English Composition I |
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Basic Editing |
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Audio Techniques |
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Lighting Fundamentals |
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Basic Videography |
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Total 15 |
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Third Semester - Summer |
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Introduction to Computers |
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Basic Computer Concepts |
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Film Production II |
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Set Construction/Props/Art |
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Animation Production |
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Total 12 |
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Fourth Semester - Fall |
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Select one course from Film electives |
3 |
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Select one course from Film electives |
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College Algebra |
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Probability and Statistics |
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Contemporary Mathematics |
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Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry I |
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Public Speaking |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Introduction to Theater |
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Total 12 |
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Fifth Semester - Spring |
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Film as Art |
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Select one course from Film electives |
3 |
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Select one course from Film electives |
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Applied Psychology |
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General Psychology |
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Introduction to Sociology |
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Total 12 |
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Sixth Semester - Summer |
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Film Production III |
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Media Arts Business Procedures |
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Media Arts Exit Review |
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Total 7 |
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