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.
Contact Us
James Perkins, B.S., Program Coordinator
Email: James.perkins@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 467-4485
Program Courses
First Term
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| COLL 1500 | Student Success | 3 |
| FILM 1100 | GFA Introduction to On-Set Film Production | 6 |
| 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 and TV Production I | 3 |
| FILM 2020 | Advanced Skills for Film and 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)
| FILM 1030 | Essentials of Film and Television Post-Production I | 3 |
| FILM 1040 | Film and Television Production Scheduling/Movie Magic | 3 |
| FILM 1050 | Film and Television Production Budgeting/Movie Magic | 3 |
| FILM 1350 | GFA Electric and Lighting | 6 |
| FILM 1450 | GFA Grip and Rigging | 6 |
| FILM 1510 | GFA Set Construction and Painting | 6 |
| FILM 2030 | Essentials of Film and TV Post-Production II | 3 |
| PHOT 1103 | Camera Techniques I | 3 |
Fifth Term
Choose one of the following:
| FILM 2550 | GFA Film Practicum/Internship | 6 |
| OR | |
| FILM 2900 | Film and TV Production Practicum/Internship | 4 |
Student MUST see program advisor for specialization course sequences.
Film Technology Specialization – Choose One:
On-Set Production Assistant
| FILM 1030 | Essentials of Film and Television Post-Production I | 3 |
| FILM 2030 | Essentials of Film and TV Post-Production II | 3 |
| FILM 1040 | Film and Television Production Scheduling/Movie Magic | 3 |
| FILM 2040 | Advanced Film and TV Production Scheduling/Movie Magic | 3 |
| FILM 1050 | Film and Television Production Budgeting/Movie Magic | 3 |
| FILM 2050 | Advanced Film and TV Production Budgeting/Movie Magic | 3 |
Administrative Support Assistant
| BUSN 1190 | Digital Technologies in Business | 2 |
| BUSN 1240 | Office Procedures | 3 |
| BUSN 1400 | Word Processing Applications | 4 |
| BUSN 1430 | Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications | 4 |
| BUSN 1440 | Document Production | 4 |
| FILM 1040 | Film and Television Production Scheduling/Movie Magic | 3 |
| FILM 1050 | Film and Television Production Budgeting/Movie Magic | 3 |
Set Construction/Scenic Technician
Electric/Lighting Technician
| DIET 1000 | Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety | 3 |
| ELTR 1020 | Alternating Current Fundamentals | 3 |
| IDFC 1007 | Industrial Safety Procedures | 2 |
| IDFC 1011 | Direct Current I | 3 |
| FILM 1350 | GFA Electric and Lighting | 6 |
| FILM 2310 | Advanced Skills of Electric/Lighting for Film I | 3 |
| FILM 2320 | Advanced Skills of Electric/Lighting for Film II | 3 |
Grip/Rigging Technician
| COFC 1020 | Professional Tool Use and Safety | 3 |
| FILM 1450 | GFA Grip and Rigging | 6 |
| FILM 2410 | Advanced Skills of Grip/Rigging for Film I | 3 |
| FILM 2420 | Advanced Skills of Grip/Rigging for Film II | 3 |
| FILM 2430 | Basics of Crane, Condor and Heavy Equipment | 3 |