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Motion Picture Production Technology (AS 2282) |
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| Type of Award | AS - Associate in Science |
| Program Website | http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/film/ |
| Program Description |
This degreee program provides professional training in film production for students interested in a career in the film 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 project from the ground up. The program offers internship experiences in cooperation with the local/regional motion picture industry, and through student film production projects. The courses are offered on a block schedule that requires the student to enroll in three or more major courses each term. Course content includes motion picture production, cinematography, lighting, sound, editing and business concepts in the motion picture industries. Students work cooperatively with those enrolled in concurrent courses to complete an extensive amount of production projects outside of regular class meetings. These projects follow the professional Hollywood model for production. |
| 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, see the web at www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/bachelor/. |
| Program Learning Outcomes | Go to www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/ for detailed information. |
| Admission Requirements |
Students must:
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| Completion Requirements | Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. |
| 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. |
| Financial Aid | |
| Application | http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/admissions-applications.aspx |
| Advising | http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising/ |
| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/ |
| For More Information | Michael Seminerio, Department Chair, seminerm@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 868-3971 |
