Certificate - Film, TV and Video Production Specialist
Riverside City CollegeAbout this program
Certificate - Film, TV and Video Production Specialist
The program prepares individuals to communicate information, entertainment and ideas through film, television and video. This includes practical, hands-on instruction in how to plan and produce a variety of genre in film, television and video; crew responsibilities and production techniques for film, television, video and audio; equipment operation including film and video cameras, editing equipment, switchers, character generators, lighting instruments, and microphones; techniques for making specific types of film, television and video programming; use of digital technology and computer applications to record, edit or enhance images, audio, graphics or effects; and how to manage film and video operations.
Admission requirements
RCC has only two international student admission requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent OR over the age of 18 (minors may be considered for special admission)
- TOEFL iBT 45 or equivalent
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Learn moreProgram content
- Introduction to Telecommunications
- Television Studio and Equipment
- Beginning Television Production
- Beginning Television News Production
- Short Film Production
- Film, Television and Video Laboratory I
- Beginning Digital Editing Principles and Techniques
- Beginning Film, Television and Video Production Project
- Film, Television and Video Work Experience
- History of Film
- Advanced Film, Television and Video Production Project
- Writing for Broadcast Television
- Intermediate Television Production
- Advanced-Intermediate Television Production
- Advanced Television Production
- Intermediate Television News Production
- Advanced Intermediate Television News Production
- Advanced Television News Production
- Film, Television and Video Laboratory II
- Film, Television and Video Laboratory III
- Film, Television and Video Laboratory IV
- Film, Television and Video Laboratory
- Telecommunications Laboratory
- The Director’s Art in Filmmaking
- Story Development Process in the Entertainment Industry
- Introduction to Lighting Design for Film and Television
- Introduction to Pro Tools Digital Audio Recording
- Production Planning and Management
- Motion Graphics and Special Effects with After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop for Image Manipulation
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- Introduction to Photography
- Film, Television and Video Laboratory
- Telecommunications Laboratory
- Beginning Sound Engineering for Audio in Media
- Introduction to Pro Tools Digital Audio Recording
- Intermediate Digital Audio Recording Pro Tools 110
- Advanced Digital Audio Recording Pro Tools 201
- Music Technology I
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Program delivery
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 12-18 months. For students who require a part time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fees: $435 per unit for international students.
Qualification
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Plan and produce film, television, video and audio productions from concept to finished product.
- Operate a variety of electronic media production equipment and facilities including but not limited to film and video cameras, character generators, microphones, lighting instruments, teleprompters, editing software, sound recorders and control room test equipment.
- Create film and video productions that have a focused, coherent message with a clear beginning, middle and end and that meet industry technical standards for composition, lighting, sound and editing.
- Demonstrate workplace behaviors necessary for industry success including reliability, persistence, ability to adhere to deadlines and ability to communicate and work cooperatively in a team production environment.
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Riverside City College
Riverside City College (RCC) is one of the best colleges in the USA for many international students. RCC was founded in 1916 and is located in beautiful Southern California close beaches and many other major attractions in Los Angeles, San...
Why study at Riverside City College
Affordable
Save over $80,00 (compare with UC) and receive up to $2,500 international student scholarship.
Great Location
Located in Southern California near Los Angeles, just a 1-hour drive to the beach, mountains, and theme parks.
Easy Admission
No SAT/ACT and low TOEFL/IELTS Score requirement. Just three simple and fast admission steps.
Safe Community
24/7 on-campus police service and support. Low campus crime rate.
Transfer Opportunities
Transfer 2+2 to top US Universities including UCLA, UCB, Columbia, USC, and more!
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