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Film & Video Production
Certificate (Career)
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. Instructional emphasis is on designing and producing high-quality
contemporary work. College-level writing is expected.
Course
Credits
Departmental Requirements
CMM 101 Introduction to Electronic Media . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 103 Introduction to Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 111 Communications Graphics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 132 Digital Photography I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 152 Digital Studio Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CMM 252 Digital Film Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CMM 254 Postproduction: The Art of Editing . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CMM 256 Television Studio Directing & Operations or
CMM 261 Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics . . . . . . .
4
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Graphic Design
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
Prepares students to succeed in the fields of graphic communication, publishing,
and Web based design, and provides the foundational skills needed for transfer to
a four year program.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the
cultural competence graduation requirement
.
• CORE: The General Education CORE
is that foundation of the higher education
curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health course may
satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with
an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in EN 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Two courses selected from different disciplines (GenEd course list) . . . . .
6
Arts & Humanities
AR 101 Two Dimensional Art and Design or
AR 106 Drawing I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Two courses, one of which must be a lab science (GenEd course list) .
7
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Concentration Courses
CMM 101 Introduction to Electronic Media . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 111 Communication Graphics I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 152 Digital Studio Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
INTR 102/103 Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
CMM 112 Communication Graphics II . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 212 Communications Graphics III . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 132 Digital Photography I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 114 Web Design I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CMM 115 Professional & Transfer Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Electives
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting their electives. Depending on the transfer institution, recommended
electives may include: AR 101, AR 102, AR 103, AR 104, AR 105, AR 106, CMM 114,
CMM 131, CMM 132, CMM 256, CMM 261
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Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A. in Arts & Humanities with an Area of Concentration
in Graphic Design and who are looking for transfer opportunities. For more
information, contact the Counseling & Advising Office at 301.846.2471 or the
Program Manager at 301.846.2533.
• University of Maryland University College – B.A. Graphic Communication