Media Arts Production - Film Production, AAS (AAS.MEDIAP.FILM)

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Associate in Applied Science in Media Arts Production

Film Production Career Pathway

60 Credit Hours

The Media Arts Production degree has three pathways with shared general education and core requirements. Students can only complete one pathway for this degree.

This degree pathway provides students with general education experience and operational training in using industry-standard cameras, lighting equipment, sound equipment and editing software. The program trains students in various filmmaking and production techniques so that they possess the skills needed to compete in this growing field.

Related Certificates

The following certificates can be used to fulfill the requirements of this associate degree. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to specialize your plan.

Basic Digital Production Certificate (CAS.DIGIPB)

Film Production Certificate (CAS.FILMP)

Part A - General Education Requirements

General education courses are the same for all AAS, Media Arts Production pathways.

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
(ART Course Recommendation) Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Core Requirements

Core courses are the same for all AAS, Media Arts Production pathways.

MAP 101 - Audio Techniques I Credit: 3
MAP 110 - Editing I Credit: 3
MAP 120 - Image Production I Credit: 3
MAP 130 - Lighting Fundamentals Credit: 3
MAP 140 - Writing for Media Production Credit: 3
or
MAP 243 - Script Writing Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part C - Pathway Requirements

FLM 152 - Film Equipment Credit: 3
FLM 153 - Film Lighting Credit: 3
FLM 155 - Film Production I Credit: 3
FLM 156 - Film Production II Credit: 3
FLM 157 - Set Construction-Props-Art Credit: 3
FLM 269 - Film Production Practicum Credit: 6
MAP 126 - Media Arts Photography Credit: 3
Electives - Choose Six Credits:

Select two courses from any FLM or MAP course not used to meet other degree requirements.

Total: 30

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Course Sequence

Review the Media Arts Production - Film Production, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.