FT23 Film Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
61 |
Program Description
Film Technology - Associate of Applies Science degree program will train competent entry-level Film/Video Production technicians who can successfully get an entry-level job in the film / video production industry or continue with their education goals in one of the other Film Production program areas. Subject matter includes basic training in occupational areas of interest, i.e. Electrical & Lighting, Grip & Rigging, On-Set Production Assistant, Hair & Makeup, Set Construction & Scenic, etc..., emphasizing competencies in production protocols, the pre-production / production / post-production process and crew responsibilities / hierarchy. Hands on labs provide student with real world Film and TV production simulations.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Please see your program advisor before choosing your occupational electives.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| COLL 1500 | Student Success | 3 |
FILM 1100
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| Guided Occupational Electives | 3 |
Second Term
| Guided Occupational Electives (3 courses) | 9 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)
Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose One: (Required)
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| OR | |
| PSYC 1101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Third Term
| FILM 2010 | Advanced Skills for Film & TV Production I | 3 |
| FILM 2020 | Advanced Skills for Film & TV Production II | 3 |
| Guided Occupational Electives (2 courses) | 6 |
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose One: (Required)
Fourth Term
General Core elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)
Film Occupational Electives (9 Credits)
Film Occupational Electives (9 Semester Hours Minimum)
Fifth Term
Choose one of the following:
| FILM 2550 | GFA Film Practicum/Internship | 6 |
| OR | |
FILM 2900
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Student MUST see program advisor for specialization course sequences.
Film Technology Specialization – Choose One:
On-Set Production Assistant
| FILM 1030 | Film & TV Post-Production I | 3 |
| FILM 2030 | Essentials of Film & TV Post-Production II | 3 |
| FILM 1040 | Film & TV Production Scheduling | 3 |
| FILM 2040 | Advanced Film & TV Production Scheduling Movie Magic | 3 |
| FILM 1050 | Film & TV Prod. Budgeting | 3 |
| FILM 2050 | Advanced Film & TV Production Budgeting/Movie Magic | 3 |
Administrative Support Assistant
Set Construction/Scenic Technician
Electric/Lighting Technician
Grip/Rigging Technician
| COFC 1020 | Professional Tool Use & Safety | 3 |
| FILM 1450 | GFA Grip and Rigging | 6 |
FILM 2410
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FILM 2420
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FILM 2430
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