Film Production Technology
The Film Production Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program that 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. 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 film students have had a hand in 47 feature films in the last two decades. Each year, Valencia’s Annual Film Celebration showcases the feature-length films that Valencia’s film production students worked on, as well as student-made short films.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Review course descriptions, important dates and deadlines and other programs details in the official college catalog.
Related Certificates
Valencia’s certificate programs can put you on the fast-track to reaching your career goals. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or career advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less.
Film Production Fundamentals (24 credits)
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Alternative Ways To Earn Credit
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Program Length
64 credits
Full-time – 2 to 3 years
Part-time – 3 to 4 years
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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 major 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.
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Potential Careers
- Production Manager
- Camera Assistant
- Lighting Technician
- Sound Technician
- Post-Production Technician
- Set Design Assistant
- Editor
- Grip
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AVERAGE SALARY RANGE
$23,000 – $45,000
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This program is designed to lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit Valencia’s Gainful Employment website.
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