Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Film Production Technology

USA

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What will I learn?

The Film Production Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program at Valencia College prepares you to go directly into a specialized career in the film industry.

Nationally recognized for making students employable, the program provides training for entry-level positions in six major areas of film production: gripping, electrical-lighting, editing, sound, camera and set construction. Get real world experience in the film industry to become a Production Manager, Camera Assistant or Post-Production Technician.

All classes are hands-on and are taught by professional filmmakers who use their connections to help students find work on film crews, learning alongside professionals on actual film sets. Valencia College students have had a hand in 47 feature films in the last two decades. Each year, the Valencia College Annual Film Celebration showcases the feature-length films that Valencia College film production students worked on, as well as student-made short films.

Career Outlook

Learn How To

Execute pre-production and post-production tasks for the areas of film lighting, camera, editing, sound, gripping and set construction.

Function as part of a film production team in planning and implementing the technical aspects of a film.

Job Outlook

Opportunities for employment are available with major film studios, audio production studios, television studios, independent production companies, equipment rental houses, and post-production facilities. As Central Florida continues to grow as a major film production center with two movie giants—Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios, as well as the surging faith-based film industry, there is a need for trained technicians. With year-round filming capabilities, a highly-skilled local crew base, and supportive local communities, the region has become a leading destination in the film industry and one of the busiest production centers in the U.S.

Potential Careers

Production Manager

Camera Assistant

Lighting Technician

Sound Technician

Post-Production Technician

Set Design Assistant

Editor

Grip

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Entertainment

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
$9,576.00 (8,00,535) per year
USD $390.96 per credit hour; Tuition fee is for 2023-2024 academic year and may subject to change in coming years

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15 June 2024, 15 October 2024

Start date

19 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

East Campus

701 N Econlockhatchee Trail,

ORLANDO,

Florida,

32825, United States

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
$9,576.00 (8,00,535) per year
USD $390.96 per credit hour; Tuition fee is for 2023-2024 academic year and may subject to change in coming years

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15 June 2024, 15 October 2024

Start date

19 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

Winter Park Campus

850 W. Morse Blvd.,

WINTER PARK,

Florida,

32789, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

U.S. high School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

English Proficiency:

Official TOEFL result (minimum score 45)

Official IELTS result (minimum score 5.5)

Official LOEP result (minimum score 86 – offered at Valencia College)

Successful completion of English Composition or its equivalent (as determined by Valencia) with a grade of C or higher

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Valencia College

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