Digital Filmmaking Certificate

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Division: Arts, Humanities and Learning Resources
Academic Dept: Arts
Curriculum Chair: Craig Padawer
Tel: 914-606-6286
Office: AAB-115

The Certificate in Digital Filmmaking is designed for students who seek to develop professional expertise in digital film production and postproduction. The certificate is suited to individuals seeking to enhance their skills in an existing job or those looking to launch a career in film, television or advertising. Students will learn the latest software in state-of-the-art labs from working film professionals. Core courses provide students with a solid foundation in cinema history and theory, film aesthetics, screenwriting, camera operation, lighting, digital editing, and digital effects. Electives allow students to explore a variety of areas, including acting, stagecraft, computer animation, and motion graphics, in addition to an internship option.

Program of Study

ENG 101 - Composition and Literature I
Cinema Studies (see options below) - Credit Hours 6
FILM 125 - Writing for Film
ART 182 - Digital Video Production
ART 151A - Digital Video I
OR
ART 152 - Digital Video II
Internship (approved by Curric. Chair) OR Film Elective - Credit Hours 3
Recommended Film Electives (see options below) - Credit Hours 12

Cinema Studies

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Film Electives

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Minimum Total Credits: 33

Advisement Guide: The Advisement Guide provides important information to students about how best to complete this degree, including a semester-by-semester breakdown of how best to complete the required classes. Click here for the Advisement Guide’s Digital Filmmaking Certificate 2-Semester Plan .