Filmmaking, CSC

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PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students for entry-level jobs in digital filmmaking. This program is offered at the Midlothian Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by input from local business leaders. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Produce an edited film sequence utilizing various film editing and postproduction techniques.
Create a short screenplay utilizing visual writing techniques and industry standard formatting.
Execute a body of artwork utilizing various lighting and filmmaking techniques.

Required Courses

ART 150 - History of Film and Animation 3 credits
CST 151 - Film Appreciation I 3 credits
PHT 120 - Screenwriting 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
PHT 150 - Film Production I 3 credits (Offered Fall only)
CST 140 - Acting for the Camera 3 credits (Offered Fall only) Additional Course Option: ART 208
PHT 151 - Film Production II 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
PHT 274 - Digital Film Editing and Post Production 3 credits (Offered Spring only)
PHT 299 - Supervised Study 3 credits (Offered Spring only) Additional Course Option: PHT 296 .

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 24

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.

Students may wish to review Device Considerations for Visual Arts Students on the Visual Arts Student Resources page of the college website.