Film Production Technology [2031 / 2531] †

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Associate in Science Degree

(64 Credit Hours)

Program Goal

To prepare qualified artists, journalists and communicators who can manipulate the latest technology and procedures for media presentations. Skills learned include components and construction of narrative and documentary video/film production, digital audio/video design, broadcasting and Internet programming, with special applications for outlets utilizing multimedia components for display and sales.

Program Entrance Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements of the College, the following are required for admission to the Film Production Technology Program:

Mathematics proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into +MAC 1105 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF); and
Successful completion of GRA 1100C , FIL 1000 , and ENC 1101 with a grade of “C” or better.

Program Manager

Del Jacobs
941-752-5251 Bradenton
941-408-1300, ext. 65251 Venice
jacobsd@scf.edu

General Academic Courses

Students may take these courses at any time during their program of study.

ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours) **
Mathematics Choose from Area II, A.S. (3 Credit Hours) +**
Behav. Sci. Choose from Area III, A.S. (3 Credit Hours) **
Humanities Choose from Area IV, A.S. (3 Credit Hours)**
CGS 1000 - Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours) **
MMC 2700 - Mass Media and Popular Culture (3 Credit Hours)
MMC 2100 - Writing for Mass Communications (3 Credit Hours)
FIL 1420 - Introduction to Film Production I (3 Credit Hours)
FIL 1030 - History of Motion Pictures (3 Credit Hours)
MMC 2000 - Mass Communications (3 Credit Hours)
MMC 1949 - Career Decision Work Experience in Mass Communications (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours) OR
FIL 1949 - Career Decision Work Experience In Film/Video (3 Credit Hours)

Elective

Any course with GRA prefix (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 36

Program Core Courses**

Please consult the course description section of the Catalog for any prerequisites.

FIL 1007 - Foundations of Story (3 Credit Hours)
FIL 1000 - Introduction to Film and Television (3 Credit Hours)
GRA 1100C - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3 Credit Hours)
FIL 2949 - Internship in Film/Video (3 Credit Hours) OR
MMC 2949 - Internship in Mass Communications (1 to 3 variable Credit Hours)
FIL 2571 - Post-production Workshop (3 Credit Hours)
FIL 1537 - Audio Design (3 Credit Hours)
FIL 2920 - Business Applications for Film (1 Credit Hour)
FIL 2580 - Film-style Production (3 Credit Hours) OR
FIL 2423 - Foundations of Production (3 Credit Hours)
RTV 1241 - Basic Television Production (3 Credit Hours)

Recommended Electives:

Choose 3 credits:

GRA 2160C - Web Interactivity (3 Credit Hours)
FIL 2100 - Motion Picture Writing I (3 Credit Hours)
FIL 2835 - Appreciation of Film (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 28

Note(s):

An A.S. degree in Film Production Technology requires successful completion of 64 credit hours and a final GPA of 2.5 or higher.

** A grade of “C” or better must be attained for each core course and the courses meeting the general education requirements for this degree.

+ Students may elect to earn an SCF A.A.S. degree if they complete MAT 1033 in place of the A.S. degree program’s minimum mathematics requirement [2531]. Note: The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree currently is being reviewed at the state
level with the probability that it will no longer be available effective Fall 2013.

Articulated credit from a technical institute/secondary school may be applicable. Contact the SCF director of career and technical education for more information.