Cinematography Overview (6291)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-art/default.aspx
Program Description
A certificate can be earned in as little as two semesters. The certificate is valuable to the student who plans to enter the field, as well as the student who is already working in the industry and wishes to update her or his skills.
Admission Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
Total program credits: 16. The certificate can be earned in as little as one semester.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Michael Seminerio, Department Chair, seminerm@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3971
Employment Opportunities
Organizations employing graduates include television stations, video and film production companies, government and educational agencies, motion pictures, and commercial advertising studios.
Some entry level positions include: sound technician, utility production assistant, video editor, and non-linear editor.
Career Path Notes
Credits earned in these programs will transfer directly into the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Motion Picture Production.
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:
Required Courses (Credits: 16)
| FIL1518C | Lighting and Grip (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1461C | Cinematography (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2000 | Film Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2470C | Advanced Cinematography (AS) | 4 Credits |
| FIL2681C | Managing Post-Production for Directors, Producers and Cinematographers (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 16
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 16)
| FIL1518C | Lighting and Grip (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL1461C | Cinematography (AS) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2000 | Film Appreciation (AA) | 3 Credits |
| FIL2470C | Advanced Cinematography (AS) | 4 Credits |
| FIL2681C | Managing Post-Production for Directors, Producers and Cinematographers (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 16