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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


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Cinema & Video Production
Learn about the job market, average salary, and necessary level of training you can expect to encounter in the workforce after completing this program based on data from the PA Department of Labor.

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
Filmmaking
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
Program Electives (Choose from list) 9
Total Credit Hours 61/62

Program Electives (Select at least 9 credits):

Course Credits
COMT103
Introduction to Acting
3
COMT106
Introduction to Improvisational Performance
3
JOUR175
News Reporting and Writing
3
MUSC124
Music Technology I
3
VACV280
Cooperative Education - Media C
3
VAPH151
Introduction to Photography 1
3
VAPH157
Photography II C
3
VAPH210
Digital Photography II C
3
VAPH257
Large Format Photography C
3
VAGD102
Illustration: Drawing and Digital C
3
VAMM100
Digital Imaging
3
VAMM110
Web Design C
3
VAMM130
3D Digital Modeling Concepts C
3
VAMM209
Multimedia Concepts I C
3
VAMM230
3D Digital Animation C
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
Filmmaking
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.

Bucks County Community College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Arts and Design.

Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements.

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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.‌

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