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Dec 05, 2025
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Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog
Digital Filmmaking Certificate
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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 2025 to Summer 2026. 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
The Digital Filmmaking Certificate at SUNY Westchester Community College is designed for students seeking entry-level positions in film and related industries. Through hands-on coursework in areas like screenwriting, video editing and documentary production, students learn to create compelling narratives and develop technical proficiency in all phases of the filmmaking process. With the ability to shoot, edit and enhance video, graduates can find a variety of professional opportunities in film production, marketing, training and recruitment, web design and more. Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will: -
Demonstrate a basic understanding and appreciation of film as an art form. -
Demonstrate the ability to craft a cinematic story with a coherent narrative structure. -
Demonstrate the ability to plan, shoot, and edit a short film. Program Notes
No additional notes for this program. Program Requirements
Required Courses - 33 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 Minimum Total Credits: 33 |
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