Film and Video Production

Would you like to gain film and video experience that will prepare you immediately for a production career? Our certificate program will give you hands-on experience learning a variety of skills.

During your courses, you will work with expert faculty in our on-campus studio, featuring state-of-the-art film and video equipment. 

Learn more about course requirements to earn a Certificate in Film and Video Production.

Film and Video Courses

 

FV 1063 FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION I
This is the entry-level production course in the film and digital video program. The course allows students to explore the basic tenets of film and video storytelling using modern production equipment in a creative environment. Students will discover that filmmaking is a highly collaborative process, and that mastering both technical and interpersonal communication skills is the key to producing coherent narrative films of personal interest.

FV 2063 FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION II
Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 English Composition I and FV 1063 Film and Video Production I
This is the upper-level production course in the film and digital video program. The course allows students to expand and build upon their growing knowledge of film and video storytelling techniques by studying more advanced aspects of the various departments in a film’s production.

FV 2043 FILM AND VIDEO EDITING
Focuses on non-linear software-based procedures and techniques for editing single camera productions. Emphasis on planning, organization, and execution of basic and advanced editing theories through hands-on assignments using non-linear digital equipment.

FV 2053 INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING
Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 English Composition I or approval of the instructor.
This course examines the basic mechanics and structure of the screenplay form. Story arcs are analyzed through written and screened film examples. The student will demonstrate proficiency by writing a short project in the screenplay format designed to expand appreciation of the literary as well as the physical.

FV 2001-4 SEMINAR IN FILMMAKING
This course is a study of selected topics in filmmaking.

 

Internships

 

FV 2101-4 INTERNSHIP IN FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION
This course provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in a film and video production setting.

 

Contact Us

Marcia Shottenkirk
Professor of Liberal Studies
Department Head of Liberal Arts
Phone: 405.422.6237
Office: S-104-C