Motion Picture Production Technology - Production Concentration Overview (AS 2282M)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-art.aspx
Program Description
This degree program provides professional training in film, digital animation, and recording arts production for students interested in a career in the film and entertainment industry. The degree program prepares the student to work in a technical capacity in most key crew areas. In this program, students work alongside professionals using cutting edge equipment and technologies, while learning how to put together a film, animation or recording project from the ground up.
The program offers internship experiences in cooperation with the local/regional entertainment industry and through student production projects. Because the courses are offered on a block schedule, it is recommended that the student enrolls in three or more major courses each term. Course content includes motion picture production, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing, design, animation and business concepts in the motion picture industries.
Students work cooperatively with those enrolled in concurrent courses to complete extensive production projects outside of regular class meetings. These projects follow the professional Hollywood model for production.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
Students must:
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
Employment Opportunities
Organizations employing graduates include video and film production companies, government and educational agencies, motion pictures, commercial advertising studios and broadcast television stations.
Some entry-level positions include audio/sound technician, utility production assistant, set builder, video editor, non-linear editor, camera assistant, camera operator, production crew member and production assistant.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State's Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, visit: www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelors
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
General Education Courses (Credits: 15)
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Required Courses (Credits: 28)
| FIL2000 | Film Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2480C | Directing for Film (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2100 | Screenwriting (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1461C | Cinematography (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2571C | Introduction to Editing (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2537C | Introduction to Sound (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1456C | Production Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2420C | Motion Picture Production 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2031 | Film History to the 1940s (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| FIL2032 | Film History Since the 1940s (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| FIL2044 | History of Animation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2941 | Motion Picture Production Internship 1 (AS) | 1 Credit |
Concentration Area Required Courses (Credits: 18)
| FIL1680C | Film Producing and Production Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1518C | Lighting and Grip (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2432C | Motion Picture Production 2 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2589C | Motion Picture Production 3 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2561C | Advanced Editing (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2538C | Advanced Sound for Film (AS) | 3 Credits |
Electives - Choose 3 credits
| FIL2470C | Advanced Cinematography (AS) | 4 Credits |
| FIL2425CR | Feature Film Production Projects (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2130 | Advanced Screenwriting (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2681C | Managing Post-Production for Directors, Producers and Cinematographers (AS) | 3 Credits |
| DIG2341C | Introduction to Compositing and Visual Effects (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2002 | Introduction to Film Studies (AA) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| FIL2571C | Introduction to Editing (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2000 | Film Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| ENC1101 | College Composition 1 (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1518C | Lighting and Grip (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Mathematics Area lll, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 15)
| FIL1461C | Cinematography (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1680C | Film Producing and Production Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2537C | Introduction to Sound (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1456C | Production Design (AS) | 3 Credits |
| AMH2020 | United States History from 1865 to Present (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| POS1041 | Introduction to American Government (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| FIL2420C | Motion Picture Production 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| Choose Any Natural Science Area IV, Tier 1 course | 3 Credits |
Term One - Fall (Year Two) (Credits: 15)
| FIL2480C | Directing for Film (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2100 | Screenwriting (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2432C | Motion Picture Production 2 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2561C | Advanced Editing (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2538C | Advanced Sound for Film (AS) | 3 Credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year Two) (Credits: 10)
| FIL2589C | Motion Picture Production 3 (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2031 | Film History to the 1940s (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| FIL2032 | Film History Since the 1940s (AA) | 3 Credits |
| Or | |
| FIL2044 | History of Animation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2941 | Motion Picture Production Internship 1 (AS) | 1 Credit |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
Term Three - Summer (Year Two) (Credits: 3)
Elective: choose 3 credits
Total Credit Hours: 64