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
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
15 June 2024, 15 October 2024
Start date
19 August 2024, 6 January 2025
East Campus
701 N Econlockhatchee Trail,
ORLANDO,
Florida,
32825, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
15 June 2024, 15 October 2024
Start date
19 August 2024, 6 January 2025
Winter Park Campus
850 W. Morse Blvd.,
WINTER PARK,
Florida,
32789, United States
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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