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 f1lm I 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 I production I post-production process and crew responsibilities I hierarchy. Hands on labs provide student with real world Film and TV production simulations.

  • 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.

Contact Us

Sean Van Dorn, Program Coordinator

Email: Sean.VanDorn@sctech.edu

Phone:(770) 467-6039

 

Program Courses

Required

Area I Language Arts/Communications - Choose One: (Required)

3

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

 

Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences - Choose One: (Required)

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

OR

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

 

Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Choose One: (Required)

3

MATH 1100Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

OR

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

 

Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts - Choose One: (Required)

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

OR

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

OR

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

 

General Education Core Elective (3 credit hours)

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

OR

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

OR

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

OR

MATH 1112College Trigonometry

3

 

Occupational Core Courses

28

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

FILM 1100GFA Introduction to On-Set Film Production

6

FILM 2010Advanced Skills for Film and TV Production I

3

FILM 2020Advanced Skills for Film and TV Production II

3

Guided Occupational Elective (9 credit hours)

9

Internship - Select One Option

4

FILM 2550GFA Film Practicum/Internship

6

OR

FILM 2900Film and TV Production Practicum/Internship

4

 

Occupational Specializations

 

On-Set Production Assistant

18

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 2030Essentials of Film and TV Post-Production II

3

FILM 2040Advanced Film and TV Production Scheduling/Movie Magic

3

FILM 2050Advanced Film and TV Production Budgeting/Movie Magic

3

OR

Administrative Support Specialist

22

FILM 1040Film and Television Production Scheduling/Movie Magic

3

FILM 1050Film and Television Production Budgeting/Movie Magic

4

BUSN 1190Digital Technologies in Business

2

BUSN 1240Office Procedures

3

BUSN 1400Word Processing Applications

4

Select BUSN 1430 or BUSN 1470

BUSN 1430Desktop Publishing and Presentation Applications

4

OR

BUSN 1470Professional Communication Skills

3

Select BUSN 1440 or BUSN 1460

BUSN 1440Document Production

4

OR

BUSN 1460Keyboarding and Document Formatting

4

OR

Electric/Lighting Technician

23

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

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

DIET 1000Introduction to Diesel Technology, Tools, and Safety

3

OR

Set Construction/Scenic Technician

21

COFC 1020Professional Tool Use and Safety

3

COFC 1050Construction Print Reading Fundamentals

3

COFC 1011Overview of Building Construction Practices and Materials

3

FILM 1510GFA Set Construction and Painting

6

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

3

FILM 2090Film and TV Adv. Set Construction and Scenic Painting II

3

OR

Grip/Rigging Technician

18

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

Total Credit Hours:61