Documentary and Non-Fiction Filmmaking Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the vocabulary of film
• Demonstrate proficiency with the tools and technology of filmmaking
• Demonstrate the ability to make informed decisions about representational and ethical matters in documentary and nonfiction filmmaking
• Create media and film

Program Requirements: (22 Credits Min.)

• FDMA 1210 - Digital Video Production I Credits: 3

• or

• FDMA 2120 - Film Crew I - Introduction to Film and Media Workflow Credits: 3
• FDMA 1130L - Film Crew I Lab Credits: 1

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• FDMA 1185 - Experimental Cinema Credits: 3
• FDMA 1220 - Introduction to Digital Video Editing Credits: 3
• FDMA 2110 - Introduction to Film Studies Credits: 3
• FDMA 2315 - Documentary Film Production I Credits: 3
• FDMA 2330 - Documentary Film Production II Credits: 3
• FDMA 2999 - Documentary Capstone Project Credits: 4

Related Requirements: (4 Credits Min.)

• Choose from the following:

• ARTS 2419 - Documentary Photography Credits: 3
• ARTS 2621L - Drawing for Animation Credits: 3
• DANC 1150 - Modern Dance I Credits: 1
• ENGL 2340 - Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Writing Credits: 3
• FDMA 2999 - Documentary Capstone Project Credits: 4
• FDMA 2195 - Beyond Hollywood Credits: 3
• FDMA 1420 - Performance for Film and Media I Credits: 3

Note

 See First-Year Student Success Course Requirement .

Total 26 Credits