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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Film & Video Production
Area of Concentration within the A.A. in Arts & Humanities
(Transfer)
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. The area of concentration is designed to prepare students to
transfer to a four-year institution.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet thecultural 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.
• 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 & Nutrition 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 ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 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
FILM 101 Introduction to Film 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
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
Concentration Courses
COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
GRPH 111 Graphic Design I 3
FILM 144 Digital Video Production 4
INTR 102/103 Internship 2
FILM 244 Digital Film Production 4
FILM 254 Postproduction: The Art of Editing 4
FILM 222 Television Studio Directing and Operations or
FILM 255 Advanced Postproduction & Motion Graphics 4
Electives 4
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting their electives. Depending on the transfer institution, recommended
electives may include: ARTT 101, ARTT 102, ARTT 103, ARTT 104, ARTT 105, ARTT
106, GRPH 114, GRPH 131, GRPH 132, FILM 222, FILM 255
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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
COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
FILM 101 Introduction to Film 3
GRPH 111 Graphic Design I 3
GRPH 132 Digital Photography I 3
FILM 144 Digital Video Production 4
FILM 244 Digital Film Production 4
FILM 254 Postproduction: The Art of Editing 4
FILM 222 Television Studio Directing & Operations or
FILM 255 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 creditEnglish 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.
• 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 & Nutrition 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 ENGL 101.
• Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 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
ARTT 101 Foundations of Studio Art I or
ARTT 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
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course) 1
Concentration Courses
COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
GRPH 111 Graphic Design I 3
FILM 144 Digital Video Production 4
INTR 102/103 Internship 2
GRPH 112 Graphic Design II 3
GRPH 212 Graphic Design III 3
GRPH 132 Digital Photography I 3
GRPH 114 Web Design I 3
GRPH 215 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: ARTT 101, ARTT 102, ARTT 103, ARTT 104, ARTT 105, ARTT
106, GRPH 114, GRPH 131, GRPH 132, FILM 222, FILM 255
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Graphic Design
Certificate (Career)
Designed to provide the core skills needed to function in the fields of graphic
communication, publishing, and Web based design. The challenging and rapidly
changing world of visual communications requires creative problem-solving
using a combination of tools and techniques. In hands-on classes, students solve
design problems with instruction from active communications professionals,
using hardware and software they will encounter in the workplace. College-level
reading and writing is expected.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
COMM 111 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
GRPH 111 Graphic Design I 3
GRPH 112 Graphic Design II 3
GRPH 114 Web Design I 3
GRPH 215 Professional & Transfer Portfolio 1
GRPH 131 Darkroom Photography I (4) or
GRPH 132 Digital Photography (3) 3
FILM 144 Digital Video Production 4
GRPH 212 Graphic Design III 3
INTR 102 Internship 2
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