MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5059 Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: CCL Total Credits: 31-34 CIP Code: 50.0607	Primary College: Glendale Community College Initiating College: Glendale Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: GC Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Art (17) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: Upon completion of this certificate, 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 27-4031.00 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 27-4032.00 Film and Video Editors

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Documentary Film Production introduces the fundamentals of nonfiction filmmaking in a small, supportive setting with industry professionals as mentors. Includes technical aspects of documentary filmmaking (producing, camera, and audio) and exposure to the history and theory behind the art. Students will develop, shoot, and edit an original short documentary film, as well as collaborate on various non-fiction productions, which can include work for clients, non-profits, and new media. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Film and Media Production is also available.

Learning Outcomes
1. Produce independent nonfiction media using digital tools and technologies according to industry standards. (AVC142, FMP108, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP204, FMP/FMT270) 2. Apply principles of story, cinematography, sound, editing, and art in the development of film and media productions. (AVC142, ENG101, ENG107, FMP108, FMP111AA, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP170, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP/FMT294AC, HUM212) 3. Integrate knowledge of historical and current trends in documentary film in the production of nonfiction work. (FMP108, FMP111AA, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP170, FMP208, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP/FMT294AC, HUM212) 4. Employ industry standards for safety and set etiquette in a production environment. (AVC142, FMP108, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP204, FMP/FMT270, FMP/FMT294AC) 5. Apply knowledge of industry roles and techniques for each stage of the documentary production cycle, from development through distribution. (AVC142, FMP108, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP170, FMP204, FMP260, FMP/FMT270) 6. Demonstrate collaboration and inclusivity to promote an ethical and diverse work environment. (AVC142, ENG101, ENG107, FMP108, FMP111AA, FMP114, FMP115, FMP/FMT117, FMP125, FMP170, FMP204, FMP208, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP/FMT294AC, HUM212) 7. Demonstrate qualifications and experience as a competitive film and media industry professional through a portfolio. (ENG101, ENG107, FMP208, FMP260, FMP/FMT270, FMP/FMT294AC)

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

Required Courses

AVC142 Introduction to Digital Photography 3
FMP125 Podcasting 3

+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR
Equivalent coursework and/or experience approved by Program Director 0-3

FMP108 Video Production 3
FMP111AA Scripting for the Media 3
+ FMP114 Audio Production 3
FMP115 Introduction to Editing for Media 3
+ FMP204 Advanced Video Production 3
+ FMP/FMT270 Documentaries for Social Change 4

FMP170 Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking (3) OR
+ HUM212 Documentary Film (3) 3

In consultation with Advisor or Program Director, choose one (1) course from the following:
+ FMP/FMT117 Introduction to Cinematography 3
FMP208 Production Company Management 3
FMP260 Film and Media Producing and Financing 3
+ FMP/FMT294AC Special Topics in Motion Picture, Television, Documentary, and New Media Production 3

Credits: 31-34

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

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2022

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