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Film & Video Production Area of Concentration within Arts and Humanities A.A.

The Film & Video Production degree prepares you for a dynamic career in mass media or a seamless transfer to a four-year university. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software and professional equipment to turn your creative vision into a career.

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Program Information

The Film & Video Production Area of Concentration within Arts and Humanities A.A. is designed for students whose career goals are oriented toward the creative field of film & video production, including motion picture and television production, motion graphics, video marketing, web videos, and short & long form screenwriting. The area of concentration is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

  • Demonstrate proficiency with current industry standard film and animation production software.
  • Produce films and animations showcasing industry standard techniques and skill sets.
  • Demonstrate the creative/problem solving process through research, development, and execution of digital media.
  • Demonstrate professional behaviors by participating in practical group-oriented assignments.
  • Develop skills as critical thinkers, effective problem solvers, and effective ethical communicators.
  • Create digital productions that utilize current film and animation production standards appropriate for entry or intermediate level professional work.
  • Demonstrate current film and animation production skills, procedures, and techniques in order to function successfully as entry-level employees in a professional production facility.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

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Program Facts

60-64Total Credits
2Years to Complete
17:1Students to Faculty

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Student Film Festival

The FCC Student Film Festival is an annual film fest hosted by the Film & Video Production Program. Students who are enrolled or have taken a class in the program have the unique opportunity to screen their work in the festival amongst family, friends, and the community. It’s a night of artistic expression via stories created by our very own students.

Student Film Festival

Program Contacts

Faculty

Jason Santelli
Faculty Lead
 jsantelli@frederick.edu
 301.846.2533

Admissions

Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
 Admissions@Frederick.edu
 301.624.2716

Financial Aid

Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
 financialaid@Frederick.edu
 301.846.2620

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