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
Choose one of the following three paths for certification.
Film and Television Post-Production Certification (18 hours)
Take this course (6 hours)
| GFA 1040 | Introduction to Film & Television Post-Production | 6 |
Choose one of the following options
Option 1
Choose on of the following sequences:
| GFA 2040 | Fundamentals of Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 | 6 |
| AND | |
| GFA 4040 | Advanced Editing with Avid Media Composer 200 | 6 |
| OR | |
| GFA 3140 | Introduction to Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 | 6 |
| AND | |
| GFA 4140 | Advanced Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 200 | 6 |
Option 2
Take either GFA 2040 or GFA 3140 and a GFA Internship. Internships are by application only. (12 hours)
| GFA 2040 | Fundamentals of Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 | 6 |
| OR | |
| GFA 3140 | Introduction to Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools 100 | 6 |
| AND | |
| GFA 2000 | Film, Television, & Digital Entertainment Internship | 6 |
| OR | |
| GFA 4000 | Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship | 6 |
Digital Entertainment, ESPORTS, & Game Development Certification (18 hours)
Take this course (6 hours)
| GFA 1500 | Introduction to Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development | 6 |
Choose two of the following courses 12 hours
Internships are by application only.
| GFA 2510 | Event Management for Digital Entertainment & Esports | 6 |
| GFA 2520 | Hosting & Casting for Digital Entertainment & Esports | 6 |
| GFA 2000 | Film, Television, & Digital Entertainment Internship | 6 |
| OR | |
| GFA 4000 | Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship | 6 |
Film and Television Production Certification (18 Hours)
Take this course.
| GFA 1000 | Introduction to Film & Television Production | 6 |
Choose two of the following (Credit: 12 hours)
Internships are by application only.
| GFA 2010 | Set Construction & Scenic Painting | 6 |
| GFA 2020 | Lighting and Electric | 6 |
| GFA 2030 | Grip & Rigging | 6 |
| GFA 2050 | Introduction to Special Makeup Effects | 6 |
| GFA 2060 | Production Accounting & Office Management | 6 |
| GFA 2000 | Film, Television, & Digital Entertainment Internship | 6 |
| OR | |
| GFA 4000 | Film, Television & Digital Entertainment Apprenticeship | 6 |
Total Hours: 18