Cinema Video Production
Associate of Fine Arts
Transfer Major
Arts & Communication
Hicks Art Center 125 • Phone (215) 968-8425
Curriculum Code No. 1181
The Cinema Video Production transfer major combines film and video production. It permits students to explore video and film production media, journalistic media and educational media as both communication and art forms. The program includes a variety of electives that allow students to tailor the program to their needs and interests.
This program offers a basic examination of the art and the processes of motion picture film making and video production. Though designed as a transfer major, graduates of the program should qualify for entry-level positions in the motion picture and electronic media industries in areas such as radio and television broadcasting, cable television systems, corporate video, multimedia development and production, cinematography, editing, sound recording, and mixing. Graduates will also have job skills in related industries such as sales, service, promotion, distribution, multimedia design and advertising.
Graduates of this program are able to
- read about, write about, and analyze films;
- demonstrate an understanding and use of the methods and materials associated with studio and field video capture, editing, digital audio, and production;
- participate in the planning, production, and/or directing of film, video and multimedia productions; and
- prepare and present a formal, professional-quality portfolio of work which may be used to apply for admission to a four-year college or entry-level professional employment*.
* In preparing and presenting a portfolio in VAMM250, students currently need an array of digital skills, such as, but not limited to, media capture, manipulation, and presentation. Students take several required digital courses (e.g. VACV140, VACV137, VACV230) and then reinforce/develop their digital skills across the major. Essential digital competencies associated with portfolio preparation and presentation are assessed within this course.
Note: Studio courses can be expensive. Lab fees may be required
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 College Success Seminar | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,C,10 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II C,2,4,10 | 3 |
| VACV130 Media Scriptwriting | 3 |
| VACV135 Video Studio Production I | 3 |
| VACV137 Sound Design for Film and Video | 3 | VACV140 Digital Editing 1 | 3 |
| VACV141 The Art of Independent Cinema 1 | 3 |
| VACV142 The Art of Theatrical Cinema 1 | 3 |
| VACV145 Videography | 3 |
| VACV230 Motion Graphics C | 3 |
| VACV231 Video Field Production C | 3 |
| VACV238 Cinematography C | 3 |
| VAMM250 Digital Arts Portfolio Seminar C,5,9 | 3 |
| VAPH110 Digital Photography Fundamentals | 3 |
| VAPH211 Studio and Lighting Fundamentals | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science A,B,6,7 | 3/4 |
| Social Science/Diversity E,3,8 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 61/62 |
Program Electives (Select at least 9 credits):
| Program Electives (Choose from list) | 9 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| JOUR175 News Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| MGMT100 Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MGMT102 Business Skills for Artists | 3 |
| MGMT110 Small Business Management | 3 |
| MGMT155 Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGMT220 Digital Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG200 Advertising | 3 |
| MKTG215 Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG230 Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| MUSC124 Music Technology I | 3 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 College Success Seminar | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,C,10 | 3 |
| VACV130 Media Scriptwriting | 3 |
| VACV140 Digital Editing 1 | 3 |
| VACV145 Videography | 3 |
| VAPH110 Digital Photography | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMP111 English Composition II C,2,4,10 | 3 |
| VACV135 Video Studio Production I | 3 |
| VACV137 Sound Design for Film and Video | 3 |
| VAPH211 Studio and Lighting C | 3 |
| Social Science/Diversity E,3,8 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| VACV141 The Art of Independent Cinema 1 | |
| OR | |
| VACV142 The Art of Theatrical Cinema 1 | 3 |
| VACV230 Motion Graphics C | 3 |
| VACV231 Video Field Production C | 3 |
| Program Elective D | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science A,B,6,7 | 3/4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15/16 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| VACV141 The Art of Independent Cinema 1 | |
| OR | |
| VACV142 The Art of Theatrical Cinema 1 | 3 |
| VACV238 Cinematography C | 3 |
| VAMM250 Digital Arts Portfolio Seminar C,5,9 | 3 |
| Program Electives D | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
A Placement testing required.
B Any of the following may be chosen: SCIE101, SCIE102, SCIE104, CHEM101
C Course requires prerequisite.
D Any Program Elective course from the list.
E Any of the following may be chosen: COMM111, ECON111, GEOG110, MUSC103, POLI111, PSYC110, SOCI110.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities.
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking.
3 Satisfies Diversity.
4 Satisfies Information Literacy.
5 Satisfies Oral Communication.
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy.
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy.
8 Satisfies Social Sciences.
9 Satisfies Technological Competence.
10 Satisfies Writing.
Note: Studio courses can be expensive. Lab fees may be required.
Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements.
Bucks County Community College is a Blackmagic Design training partner for DaVinci Resolve 15.3.1. Students who successfully complete the course are prepared to take the Blackmagic certification test and, upon passing, become Certified Resolve 15.3.1 users.
DaVinci Resolve 15.3.1 is an advanced editing, color correction and audio post-production solution for feature films, television shows, and commercials. Its workflow allows you to switch between tasks with a single click without needing to translate projects between different software programs.