Associate of Science in Film, TV and Video Production Specialist
Riverside City College
Key Information
Campus location
Riverside, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 435 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* per unit for international students / total required funding is $23,161
Introduction
The program prepares individuals to communicate information, entertainment, and ideas through film, television, and video. This includes practical, hands-on instruction in how to plan and produce a variety of genres in film, television, and video; crew responsibilities and production techniques for film, television, video, and audio; equipment operation, including film and video cameras, editing equipment, switchers, character generators, lighting instruments, and microphones; techniques for making specific types of film, television and video programming; use of digital technology and computer applications to record, edit or enhance images, audio, graphics or effects; and how to manage film and video operations.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.
Curriculum
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree in Film, Television, and Video, Production Specialist will be awarded upon completing the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog. This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 12-18 months. For students who require a part-time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.
Required Courses (32-33 units)
- FTV-41 --- Introduction to Telecommunications --- 3
- FTV-43 --- Television Studio and Equipment --- 3
- FTV-44A --- Beginning Television Production --- 3.5
- FTV-45A --- Beginning Television News Production --- 3.5
- FTV-48 --- Short Film Production --- 3
- FTV-51A --- Film, Television and Video Laboratory I --- 1
- FTV-64A --- Beginning Digital Editing Principles and Techniques --- 3
Choose 3-4 units from the following:
- FTV-38A --- Beginning Film, Television, and Video Production Project --- 3
- FTV-200 --- Film, Television, and Video Work Experience --- 1-2-3-4
In addition, choose and complete courses from Film and Television Production Emphasis or Sound Engineering Emphasis
Film, TV Production Emphasis
- Core Requirements --- 23-24
Select another 9 units from the following:
- FTV-12 --- History of Film --- 3
- FTV-38B --- Advanced Film, Television and Video Production Project --- 3
- FTV-42 --- Writing for Broadcast Television --- 3
- FTV-44B --- Intermediate Television Production --- 3.5
- FTV-44C --- Advanced-Intermediate Television Production --- 3.5
- FTV-44D --- Advanced Television Production --- 3.5
- FTV-45B --- Intermediate Television News Production --- 3.5
- FTV-45C --- Advanced Intermediate Television News Production --- 3.5
- FTV-45D --- Advanced Television News Production --- 3.5
- FTV-51B --- Film, Television and Video Laboratory II --- 1
- FTV-51C --- Film, Television and Video Laboratory III --- 1
- FTV-51D --- Film, Television and Video Laboratory IV --- 1
- FTV-52 --- Film, Television and Video Laboratory --- 2
- FTV-53 --- Telecommunications Laboratory --- 3
- FTV-65 --- The Director’s Art in Filmmaking --- 3
- FTV-68 --- Story Development Process in the Entertainment Industry --- 3
- FTV-72 --- Introduction to Lighting Design for Film and Television --- 3
- FTV-73 --- Introduction to Pro Tools Digital Audio Recording --- 3
- FTV-74 --- Production Planning and Management --- 3
- ADM-69 --- Motion Graphics and Special Effects with After Effects --- 3
- ADM-71A --- Adobe Photoshop for Image Manipulation --- 3
- ENG-38 --- Introduction to Screenwriting --- 3
- PHO-8 --- Introduction to Photography --- 3
Sound Engineering Emphasis
- Core Requirements --- 23-24
Select another 9 units from the following:
- FTV-52 --- Film, Television and Video Laboratory --- 2
- FTV-53 --- Telecommunications Laboratory --- 3
- FTV-71A --- Beginning Sound Engineering for Audio in Media --- 3
- FTV-73 --- Introduction to Pro Tools Digital Audio Recording --- 3
- FTV-75 --- Intermediate Digital Audio Recording Pro Tools 110 --- 3
- FTV-76 --- Advanced Digital Audio Recording Pro Tools 201 --- 3
- MUS-8A --- Music Technology I --- 3
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Plan and produce film, television, video, and audio productions from concept to finished product.
- Operate a variety of electronic media production equipment and facilities, including but not limited to film and video cameras, character generators, microphones, lighting instruments, teleprompters, editing software, sound recorders, and control room test equipment.
- Create film and video productions that have a focused, coherent message with a clear beginning, middle, and end and that meet industry technical standards for composition, lighting, sound, and editing.
- Demonstrate workplace behaviors necessary for industry success, including reliability, persistence, ability to adhere to deadlines, and communication and work cooperatively in a team production environment.