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 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

COLL 1500Student Success

3

FILM 1100GFA Introduction to On-Set Film Production

6

Guided Occupational Electives

3

ENGL 1101, COLL 1500: Required

Second Term

Guided Occupational Electives (3 courses)

9

Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

OR

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose One: (Required)

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

OR

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Third Term

FILM 2010Advanced Skills for Film and TV Production I

3

FILM 2020Advanced Skills for Film and TV Production II

3

Guided Occupational Electives (2 courses)

6

Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose One: (Required)

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

OR

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

OR

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours:3

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)

Total Credit Hours:3

Film Occupational Electives (9 Credits)

Film Occupational Electives (9 Semester Hours Minimum)
FILM 1030Essentials of Film and Television Post-Production I

3

FILM 1040Film and Television Production Scheduling/Movie Magic

3

FILM 1050Film and Television Production Budgeting/Movie Magic

4

FILM 1350GFA Electric and Lighting

6

FILM 1450GFA Grip and Rigging

6

FILM 1510GFA Set Construction and Painting

6

FILM 2030Essentials of Film and TV Post-Production II

3

PHOT 1103Camera Techniques I

3

Fifth Term

Choose one of the following:

FILM 2550GFA Film Practicum/Internship

6

OR

FILM 2900Film 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 1030Essentials of Film and Television Post-Production I

3

FILM 2030Essentials of Film and TV Post-Production II

3

FILM 1040Film and Television Production Scheduling/Movie Magic

3

FILM 2040Advanced Film and TV Production Scheduling/Movie Magic

3

FILM 1050Film and Television Production Budgeting/Movie Magic

4

FILM 2050Advanced Film and TV Production Budgeting/Movie Magic

3

Administrative Support Assistant

BUSN 1190Digital Technologies in Business

2

BUSN 1240Office Procedures

3

BUSN 1400Word Processing Applications

4

BUSN 1430Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications

4

BUSN 1440Document Production

4

FILM 1040Film and Television Production Scheduling/Movie Magic

3

FILM 1050Film and Television Production Budgeting/Movie Magic

4

Set Construction/Scenic Technician

COFC 1000Safety

2

COFC 1020Professional Tool Use and Safety

3

COFC 1030Materials and Fasteners

2

COFC 1050Construction Print Reading Fundamentals

3

FILM 1510GFA Set Construction and Painting

6

FILM 2080Film and TV Adv. Set Construction and Scenic Painting I

3

Electric/Lighting Technician

DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety

3

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

FILM 1350GFA Electric and Lighting

6

FILM 2310Advanced Skills of Electric/Lighting for Film I

3

FILM 2320Advanced Skills of Electric/Lighting for Film II

3

Grip/Rigging Technician

COFC 1020Professional Tool Use and Safety

3

FILM 1450GFA Grip and Rigging

6

FILM 2410Advanced Skills of Grip/Rigging for Film I

3

FILM 2420Advanced Skills of Grip/Rigging for Film II

3

FILM 2430Basics of Crane, Condor and Heavy Equipment

3