Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101  or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

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Certificate Requirements: 27 credits

• ART 106 - Introduction to Digital Design 3 credit hours
• ART 112 - Introduction to Sound Design 3 credit hours
• ART 121 - Darkroom Photography 1: Black & White 3 credit hours
• ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting 3 credit hours
• ART 160 - Video 1 3 credit hours
• ART 161 - Video Editing 3 credit hours
• ART 260 - Video 2 3 credit hours
• ART 275 - Digital Arts Internship 3 credit hours

• The practicum (ART 275 ) must be in video production.

• ART Electives (with approval of department chair): 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Video Production Certificate, students will be able to:

• Create storyboards, use video equipment, and organize shoots and video crew;
• Create, mix, and edit images, sounds, and video into presentation for various genres;
• Develop skills in using digital video as a medium for storytelling;
• Produce analysis and criticism of films;
• Analyze the relationship between film and culture;
• Apply various critical methodologies to interpret films;
• Discuss history of film and film industry.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

Related Offerings

Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

• Graphic Design (certificate)  
• Photography (certificate) 

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