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Film Production Technology (A.S. Degree)

Program Requirements: (This is a selective, limited enrollment program)
  • PDF Film Production Technology Curriculum Guide (A.S. Degree)
    (Click this link to view the curriculum guide in PDF format. The curriculum guide outlines the course requirements for both the degree and the related certificate program).

Certificate Program:

This is a short-term program that can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to enhance your job skills help you advance further in your career.

(The required courses for the certificate program is included in the A.S. degree link above)

  • Film - Motion Picture Post-Production (12 credits)

Program Description:

Sitting behind a desk, pecking away at a keyboard isn't what you'd call a dream job. You prefer a career that has a little drama to it...or comedy or action/adventure or even horror. If you envision yourself on the set and seeing your name roll with the credits on the big screen, then Valencia's A.S. degree program in Film Production Technology is for you. Our approach is to integrate students into real productions, to have you working side-by-side with professional filmmakers on actual feature films. Our nationally recognized program -- declared "One of the Best Film Schools in the Country" by none other than Steven Spielberg -- is a selective admission, limited enrollment program that trains students in gripping, electrical-lighting, editing, sound, camera operation and set construction.

Areas you may specialize in:

  • Cinematography
  • Post-Production

Typical Tasks may include:

  • functioning as part of a film production team in planning and implementing the technical aspects of a film
  • executing pre-production and post-production tasks for the areas of film lighting, camera, editing, sound, gripping, and set construction

Characteristics Needed to be Successful:

  • Be able to follow directions
  • Work as part of team
  • Work long hours on production
  • Be a good money manager since work is feast or famine

Potential Careers:

  • Production Managers
  • Camera Assistants
  • Lighting Technicians
  • Sound Technicians
  • Editors
  • Set Design Assistants
  • Grips
  • Post-Production Technicians

Potential Employers:

Opportunities for employment are available with major film studios, audio production studios, television studios, independent production companies, equipment rental houses, and post-production facilities.

Potential Earnings: ($21,000 - $41,000)

Cool Things about Valencia's Film Program:

Valencia's Film Production students have worked with big name writers, directors and stars, such as Ruby Dee, Julie Harris, Sally Kellerman, Jonathan Krane, Joe DiMaggzo, Ed Begley, Jr., Tyne Daly, George A. Romero, Mickey Rooney, Talia Shire and, five-time Oscar Award-Winner Robert Wise.

Contact Information:

For more information about this program, contact Erica Reynoso, Career Program Advisor, at 407-582-2352 or email ereynoso@valenciacc.edu.

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