Program Description
Designed for students whose career goals are oriented toward the creative field of film & video production, including motion picture and television production, motion graphics, video marketing, web videos, and short & long form screenwriting. The area of concentration is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency with current industry standard film and animation production software.
- Produce films and animations showcasing industry standard techniques and skill sets.
- Demonstrate the creative/problem solving process through research, development, and execution of digital media.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors by participating in practical group-oriented assignments.
- Develop skills as critical thinkers, effective problem solvers, and effective ethical communicators.
- Create digital productions that utilize current film and animation production standards appropriate for entry or intermediate level professional work.
- Demonstrate current film and animation production skills, procedures, and techniques in order to function successfully as entry-level employees in a professional production facility.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
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Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) - select two courses from different disciplines | 6 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| FILM 101 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) | 4 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course | 1 | |
| Concentration Courses | ||
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| GRPH 111 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| FILM 144 | Digital Video Production | 4 |
| FILM 145 | Screenwriting for Film (Spring) | 3 |
| FILM 244 | Digital Film Production | 4 |
| FILM 254 | Postproduction: The Art of Editing | 4 |
| FILM 255 | Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three credits of electives – Recommended course(s) below (depending on the transfer institution): 1 | 3 | |
| Foundations of Studio Art I | ||
| Foundations of Studio Art II (Fall) | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Web Design Foundations | ||
| Digital Photography I | ||
| Internship | ||
or INTR 103 | Internship | |
| Fundamentals of Music | ||
| Audio Recording Techniques (Spring) | ||
| Introduction to Acting | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting their electives.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| FILM 144 | Digital Video Production (Milestone) | 4 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1 | 3-4 | |
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| FILM 101 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| Humanities Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| FILM 244 | Digital Film Production (Milestone) | 4 |
| GRPH 111 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | 1,3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Lab course) | 4 | |
| FILM 254 | Postproduction: The Art of Editing (Milestone) | 4 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (in a different discipline from first) | 3 | |
| Communication Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| FILM 255 | Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics | 4 |
| General Education Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3 | |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) | 3-4 | |
| FILM 145 | Screenwriting for Film (Spring) | 3 |
| Choose an elective in consultation with an advisor | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
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Take this course within the first 24 credits.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.