AE31 Film Production - Electrical/Lighting Technician II, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 27

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare entry level workers for a job as a production assistant assigned to the electrical/lighting department in the film and TV/video production industry, with an emphasis in the day-to-day working environment of the film production and corporate production operation. With skills in Electrical/lighting department protocol, proficiency in industry software, operations and logistical support, knowledge of workplace and production hierarchy and the overall production business, these student will possess the skill-set to enter the highly competitive film and TV production marketplace with an advantage over their untrained counterparts.

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.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

First Term

FILM 2010Advanced Skills for Film and TV Production I

3

FILM 2020Advanced Skills for Film and TV Production II

3

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

Second Term

FILM 2310Advanced Skills of Electric/Lighting for Film I

3

FILM 2320Advanced Skills of Electric/Lighting for Film II

3

DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety

3

Third Term

Choose one of the following:

FILM 2550GFA Film Practicum/Internship

6

OR

FILM 2900Film and TV Production Practicum/Internship

4