Film Production Technology

Associate in Science Degree

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This program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in Film Production. Emphasis is placed upon developing production-related skills in the following areas: camera, grip, electrical, sound, editing, set construction, and production skills (i.e. Production Management, Assistant Directing & Production Assisting). Technical prerequisite courses are designed to develop fundamental technical skills and broaden future placement possibilities.

Students are strongly encouraged to consult a career program advisor in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.

Although scheduling may not always provide for the following progression of courses, students should use the foundation, intermediate and advanced course sequence as a guide in program planning.

All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed.

Alternative Ways to Earn Credit toward this Degree

Graduates of specific programs at Orange Technical College and Osceola Technical College, as well as other institutions may be eligible to receive college credit for courses in this program. You may also be eligible to receive credit toward this degree if you have earned one of the approved Gold Standard industry certifications or Career Pathways credit. To learn more about Valencia’s award of credit options, visit https://valenciacollege.edu/academics/programs/as-degree/credit-industry-certification-agreements.php Eligible students should contact the Career Program Advisor in their academic department for more information about the requirements for the award of credit.

College Credit Technical Certificates

The Film Production A.S. degree also offers the following college credit certificate programs.  These certificates can put you on the fast-track to reaching your career goals. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for entry-level employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the courses in the certificates are embedded in the A.S. degree. You can earn the certificates as you progress through your A.S. Degree or as a separate, stand-alone credential. Click on the Certificate tab at the top of the page for more information about the certificates that are offered.

Film Production Fundamentals (24 credits) 
(CIP # 0650060203)

Start Right

Degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia for the first time will have a limited range of courses from which to choose for their first 18 college-level credits. Within the first 18 college credit hours, you will be required to take ENC1101 (3 credits), and if applicable, SLS 1122 (3 credits) and a mathematics course appropriate to your selected meta-major (3 credits).  The remaining courses will be chosen from the General Education Core Courses in humanities (3 credits), science (3 credits), or social science (3 credits), and/or the introductory courses within the A.S. degree programs. For specific courses see the Foundation Courses on the “Program Requirements” tab. For course sequencing recommendations, see your Career Program Advisor or create an education plan by logging into Atlas, clicking on the LifeMap tab and clicking My Education Plan.

Potential Careers

• Camera Operator/Assistant
• Cinematographer
• Production Manager/Coordinator
• Lighting Technician
• Key Grip
• Special Effects Coordinator
• Sound Technician
• Set Design Assistant
• Editor
• Post Production Technician

Salary & Earnings Information

For career information related to this program, please visit O*Net OnLine.

Contacts

Future Students

To learn more about this program, contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or 407-582-1507 or visit valenciacollege.edu/film/

Current Students

Your Career Program Advisor contact information can be found in Atlas. Log into Atlas, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Advisor. 

East Campus Faculty Program Chair

Eric Fleming: 407-582-2413
efleming7@valenciacollege.edu

Internship and Workforce Services

If you need assistance with job resources or in locating an internship, please visit: valenciacollege.edu/internship

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of motion picture equipment

• Apply film working protocol, including set etiquette, safety, effective problem solving and collaborating with crew members from various production departments

• Create motion pictures both as an individual and collaboratively as a team that demonstrates an understanding of cinematic language

Students are required to complete all General Education, Foundation and Intermediate Courses before taking the Advanced Courses.

Enrollment in the Advanced Courses of this program will require a one year, full-time commitment. The Advanced Courses are taught as a series of master classes or “intensives” which may not conform to normal class scheduling or to the Academic Calendar in the online official catalog.

Students who fail or withdraw from an Advanced Course or withdraw from the program are not guaranteed readmission in the Advanced Courses.

Program expenses are given in the Financial section of this catalog.

Students are strongly encouraged to consult a career program advisor in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.

All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed.

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This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.

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This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

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This is a general education course.

(GR)

Denotes a Gordon Rule course.

Notes:

Specialized program courses are offered on the East Campus and may not be offered every session.

Students can only begin advanced courses in the Fall Term in the Program Requirements.

Expand your career opportunities with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Organizational Leadership (BASBOL) from Valencia. This degree builds on your skills, and prepares you for a supervisory or management role within your respective field. For more information, go to: Bachelor's Degree in Business & Organizational Leadership.  Students who wish to continue their education should consult with a Career Program Advisor to determine the best education plan for their career goals.

Students wishing to transfer credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval from the transfer institution for acceptance of this degree.

Film Production Fundamentals

Technical Certificate

This program is designed to provide supplemental training and instruction that prepares students to function as part of a team on film/video productions. Emphasis is placed upon developing production-related skills in the following areas: camera, grip, electrical, sound, editing, and production skills (i.e. Production Management, Assistant Directing & Production Assisting). Enrollment in this certificate program of study is contingent upon approval by the Film Department and the East Campus Division of Arts & Entertainment.  

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of motion picture equipment
• Apply film working protocol, including set etiquette, safety, effective problem solving and collaborating with crew members from various production departments
• Create motion pictures both as an individual and collaboratively as a team that demonstrates an understanding of cinematic language

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 This course has a prerequisite; check the description in the Valencia catalog.

Note:

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.

This certificate program is eligible for Financial Aid.

Entertainment - Stage Technology

Technical Certificate

This program is designed to provide students with the foundation skills required to begin working in Central Florida’s live entertainment industry. The program focuses on stagecraft, lighting, audio and production for theatre, concerts, theme parks and industrial theatre.  

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate workforce skills for live entertainment production workplaces.
• Operate equipment associated with live entertainment production.
• Implement the technical elements of live entertainment productions.

Notes:

All certificate courses are offered on the East Campus.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.

*This course has a pre or corequisite

^students may take either TPA 1200C or TPA 1200 and TPA 1200L to fulfill this graduation requirement.