Program Manager: Jason Santelli
Email: jsantelli@frederick.edu
Phone: 301.846.2533
Program Description
Designed for students whose career goals are oriented toward the creative field of film & video production, including motion picture and television production, motion graphics, video marketing, web videos, and short & long form screenwriting. Instructional emphasis is on designing and producing high-quality contemporary work. College-level writing is expected.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in use of current industry standard software.
- Produce works of digital and interactive art in a variety of media.
- Demonstrate and appreciate the creative/problem solving process through research, development, and execution of digital media.
- Comprehend the responsibilities associated with professional behavior by participating in an internship.
- Enhance skills as critical thinkers, effective problem solvers, and effective ethical communicators who demonstrate professional behaviors consistent with industry standards.
- Demonstrate ability to plan, produce, and edit digital productions that reflect an awareness of current visual and interactive media standards appropriate for entry or intermediate level professional work.
- Demonstrate current digital media skills, procedures, and techniques tin order to function successfully as entry-level employees in a professional production facility.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| FILM 101 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| FILM 134 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| FILM 144 | Digital Video Production | 4 |
| FILM 244 | Digital Film Production | 4 |
| FILM 254 | Postproduction: The Art of Editing | 4 |
| FILM 255 | Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics | 4 |
| GRPH 111 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FILM 144 | Digital Video Production | 4 |
| COMM 111 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| GRPH 111 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| FILM 101 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| FILM 254 | Postproduction: The Art of Editing | 4 |
| FILM 134 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| FILM 244 | Digital Film Production | 4 |
| FILM 255 | Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.