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Nov 03, 2024
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Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 Academic Catalog
Digital Filmmaking A.S.
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School: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Academic Dept: Film
HEGIS: 5606
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. 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.
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Program Description
There has never been a better time to prepare for a career in film. New York State tax incentives for the film and television industry have led to a boom in New York film and television productions in recent years, and demand for video on social media platforms has been growing exponentially.
The Associate of Science Degree in Digital Filmmaking prepares students to take advantage of the opportunities available in this rapidly changing, multi-disciplinary field by providing them with foundational knowledge and skills in four key areas: film studies, cinematic storytelling, digital video production, and postproduction.
The A.S. Degree is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the film and television industry or to transfer to a four-year B.A. or B.F.A. program in film production or cinema studies.
Students enrolled in the program acquire a solid basis in cinema history and theory, film aesthetics, screenwriting, camera operation, lighting, digital editing, and acting. In addition to these core courses, students may choose from a wide range of electives, including courses in television production, visual effects, animation, and sound design. Production and postproduction courses are taught by practicing film professionals on advanced equipment. An optional internship offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the industry.
The program offers courses at the main campus in Valhalla and at several extension locations. Film production students have access to camera, lighting and audio equipment to work on their projects, and can take advantage of open lab hours to edit in our post-production facilities. The department sponsors an active Film Club, which is open to students of all majors. In addition, the Film Program holds its annual WCC Film Festival every April. Visit the WCC Film Festival website to watch trailers and full reels from previous years.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
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Demonstrate a basic understanding and appreciation of film as an art form.
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Demonstrate the ability to craft a cinematic story with a coherent narrative structure.
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Demonstrate the ability to plan, shoot, and edit a short film.
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Demonstrate competency and broad foundational knowledge in the general education curriculum as required by Westchester Community College.
Program Requirements
60 credits are required for the degree:
- General Education - 30 credits
- Required Degree Courses - 30 credits
General Education Requirements - 30 Credits
Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses .
Required Degree Courses - 30 credits
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Minimum Total Credits: 60
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