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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5989
Effective Term: 2020 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 45-47
CIP Code: 50.0602

Instructional Council: Theatre Arts (50)

GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
27-2012.00 Producers and Directors
27-2012.01 Producers
27-2012.02 Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
27-2012.03 Program Directors
27-2012.04 Talent Directors
27-2012.05 Technical Directors/Managers
27-4031.00 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
27-4032.00 Film and Video Editors


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Motion Picture Production is designed for students who plan to enter production careers in film, television, and new media. Students apply cinematography and production principles as they participate in a variety of film, television, and new media projects using industry equipment, standards, and protocols. Students receive hands-on training to produce short films and videos designed for a variety of media outlets. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Motion Picture, Television, and New Media Production degree is also available.



Required Courses
+ FMP/FMT117 Introduction to Cinematography 3
+ FMP/FMT151 TV and New Media Production 3
FMT100 Introduction to Production 3
FMT107 Career Pathways in the Media 3
FMT118 Lighting for Film, TV, and Media 3
+ FMT/MTC120 Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video 3
FMT121 Story Theory for Film, Television and Media 3
+ FMT134 Pre-Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
+ FMT135 Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
+ FMT136 Post-Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
+ FMT241 AVID Media Composer Editing 4
+ FMT242 Professional Portfolio for Film, TV, and Media 2

+ FMT248 Advanced Film Production Techniques (4) OR
+ FMT298AC Special Projects (3) 3-4

HUM/THF205 Introduction to Cinema 3
Credits: 42-43

Learning Outcomes
1. Produce cinematic works using film and digital media tools and technologies according to industry standards. (FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT100, FMT118, FMT/MTC120, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMT217, FMT230, FMT241, FMT242, FMT248, FMT298AC)
2. Apply principles of story, cinematography, and editing theory in the development, production, and post-production of cinematic works. (FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT118, FMT/MTC120, FMT121, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMT217, FMT223, FMT224, FMT230, FMT241, FMT242, FMT248, FMT298AC)
3. Apply principles of historical and current film genres, styles, and movements in the development and creation of cinematic works. (FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT118, FMT/MTC120, FMT121, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMT217, FMT223, FMT224, FMT230, FMT241, FMT242, FMT248, FMT298AC, HUM/THF205)
4. Employ industry standards for safety and set etiquette in a production environment. (FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT107, FMT118, FMT/MTC120, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMT217, FMT230, FMT241, FMT242, FMT248, FMT260, FMT298AC)
5. Apply knowledge of industry roles and techniques for each stage of the production cycle, from development through distribution. (FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT107, FMT118, FMT/MTC120, FMT121, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMT217, FMT223, FMT224, FMT230, FMT241, FMT242, FMT248, FMT260, FMT298AC, HUM/THF205)
6. Demonstrate collaboration and inclusivity to promote an ethical and diverse work environment. (FMP/FMT117, FMP/FMT151, FMP/FMT270, FMT107, FMT118, FMT/MTC120, FMT121, FMT134, FMT135, FMT136, FMT217, FMT223, FMT224, FMT230, FMT241, FMT242, FMT248, HUM/THF205, FMT260, FMT298AC)
7. Demonstrate qualifications and experience as a film and media industry professional in a portfolio of work. (FMP/FMT270, FMT107, FMT124, FMT223, FMT224, FMT230, FMT241, FMT242, FMT248, FMT298AC)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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