Certificate in Film Production

The Certificate in Film Production engages students in courses that build knowledge and skills in the production of film and video, screenwriting, film aesthetics, and post-production for various media outlets. Students learn the art of cinematic storytelling, image design, and sound editing, along with advanced post-production techniques and strategies within the broader field of film and video production genres.

The Certificate in Film Production is an embedded certificate that can only be obtained in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree. 

Curriculum for the Certificate in Film Production

Required Course (Credit: 6 hours)

GFA 1000Introduction to On-Set Film Production

6

Choose two of the following (Credit: 12 hours)

GFA 2000Film & TV Production Internship

6

GFA 2010Set Construction & Scenic Painting

6

GFA 2020Lighting and Electric

6

GFA 2030Grip and Rigging

6

GFA 2040POST PRODUCTION: FILM & TELEVISION | AVID EDITING, DIGITAL IMAGING & STORY CRAFT I

6

GFA 2050Introduction to Special Makeup Effects

6

GFA 2060Production Accounting & Office Management

6

GFA 3140Professional Assistant Sound Engineering with Avid ProTools User Certification 101-110

6

GFA 4040PROFESSIONAL EDITING—POST PRODUCTION DIGITAL IMAGING & STORY CRAFT with AVID MEDIA COMPOSER 200

6

Total Hours: 18