MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5989 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 45-47 CIP Code: 50.0602	Primary College: Scottsdale Community College Initiating College: Scottsdale Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: SC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Theatre Arts 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.

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/MUC120, 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/MUC120, 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/MUC120, 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/MUC120, 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/MUC120, 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/MUC120, 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)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

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/MUC120 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

Restricted Electives
Students must complete one of the following classes: + FMP/FMT270 Documentaries for Social Change 4 + FMT217 Advanced Cinematography 3 + FMT230 Motion Picture Directing 4 + FMT260 Motion Picture Producing and Production Management 3	Credits: 3-4

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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