Digital Filmmaking Certificate

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School: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Academic Dept: Arts
HEGIS: 5606
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Craig Padawer
Office: AAB-203
Telephone: 914-606-6286
Email: craig.padawer@sunywcc.edu

A Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program in Fall 2016. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

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 Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate understanding of narrative film language by creating a film.
Write a script demonstrating knowledge of screenplay formatting and techniques.
Create a film demonstrating ability write, plan, shoot, and edit a five-minute film.

Program of Study

ENG 101 - Writing and Research
FILM 100 - Introduction to Film
FILM 101 - Film 1895 to 1945
FILM 102 - Film 1945 to Present
FILM 125 - Writing for Film
FILM 130 - Digital Storytelling
FILM 140 - Video Production
FILM 142 - Video Editing
FILM 145 - Documentary Video
Film Elective (3 credits, see below)
FILM 150 - Film Internship OR an additional Film Elective (3 credits, see below)

Film Electives

Select from the following:

Minimum Total Credits - 33

Educational Plan: The Educational Plan is an advisement tool that provides important information to students about how to complete this degree. Click here to Download the Educational Plan .

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important information please visit Digital Filmmaking Certificate - GE Disclosure. For an overview of all gainful employment disclosures at Westchester Community College, visit www.sunywcc.edu/gainfulemployment.