In the charts below, view the quarter offered and teaching format for all required and elective courses in this certificate.
Full-time students, jump to entry quarter-specific charts.
Course Format Legend
2 Foundation Courses (8 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television |
4 | L/O/I | I/O | L/O/I | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking |
4 | I/O | I/O | L/O/I | I/O |
6 Required Cinematography Courses (24 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction to Cinematography |
4 | I | I | ||
| FILM TV X 478.27B Visualization and Exposure |
4 | I | I | ||
| FILM TV X 478.283 Lighting for Emotional Impact |
4 | I | L | ||
| FILM TV X 479.302 Becoming Camera-Savvy: A Workshop for Today’s Filmmakers |
4 | O | O | ||
| FILM TV X 478.301 The Role of the Digital Imaging Technician in Cinematography |
4 | O | O | ||
| FILM TV X 478.282 The Craft of the Cinematographer |
4 | I | I |
Select 1 Elective (4 units)
Students must complete 1 elective (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Cinematography, Directing, Post-Production, Producing, Film & TV Development, Business & Management of Entertainment, or Acting. Suggested electives below.
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 478.9 The Craft of the Director |
4 | I/L | I/L | ||
| FILM TV X 476.95 Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement |
4 | I/L | I/L | I/L | I/L |
| FILM TV X 475.44 Directing Actors for the Screen |
4 | I | I/L | I | I |
| FILM TV X 479.613 The Art and Craft of Film Editing |
4 | I/L | I/O | I | I/O |
| FILM TV X 477.84 Introduction to Adobe Premiere |
4 | O | I/O | L/O | I/O |
| FILM TV X 499.2 Film and Television Internship |
4 | I/L | I/L | I/L | I/L |
Full-time students who wish to complete their program in 3 quarters may select their entry quarter below to find the recommended plan of study.
Darker shaded boxes represent the quarter in which the course is recommended to be taken. Lighter shaded boxes indicate available course options which may be taken to achieve full-time status during the specific quarter. Some courses have limited spaces; early enrollment is recommended.
2 Foundation Courses (8 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television |
4 | L/O/I | I/O | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking |
4 | I/O | I/O | L/O/I |
6 Required Cinematography Courses (24 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction to Cinematography |
4 | I | I | |
| FILM TV X 478.27B Visualization and Exposure |
4 | I | I | |
| FILM TV X 478.283 Lighting for Emotional Impact |
4 | I | ||
| FILM TV X 479.302 Becoming Camera-Savvy: A Workshop for Today’s Filmmakers |
4 | O | ||
| FILM TV X 478.301 The Role of the Digital Imaging Technician in Cinematography |
4 | O | O | |
| FILM TV X 478.282 The Craft of the Cinematographer |
4 | I | I |
Select 1 Elective (4 units)
Students must complete 1 elective (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Cinematography, Directing, Post-Production, Producing, Film & TV Development, Business & Management of Entertainment, or Acting. New electives are added regularly.
| Course Number and Title | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X 400-X 499 Various Entertainment Courses |
4 | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O |
2 Foundation Courses (8 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television |
4 | L/O/I | L/O/I | L/O/I |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking |
4 | L/O/I | I/O | I/O |
6 Required Cinematography Courses (24 units)
| Course Number and Title | Units | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction to Cinematography |
4 | I | I | |
| FILM TV X 478.27B Visualization and Exposure |
4 | I | I | |
| FILM TV X 478.283 Lighting for Emotional Impact |
4 | L | ||
| FILM TV X 479.302 Becoming Camera-Savvy: A Workshop for Today’s Filmmakers |
4 | O | ||
| FILM TV X 478.301 The Role of the Digital Imaging Technician in Cinematography |
4 | O | O | |
| FILM TV X 478.282 The Craft of the Cinematographer |
4 | I | I |
Select 1 Elective (4 units)
Students must complete 1 elective (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Cinematography, Directing, Post-Production, Producing, Film & TV Development, Business & Management of Entertainment, or Acting. New electives are added regularly.
| Course Number and Title | Units | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X 400-X 499 Various Entertainment Courses |
4 | L/I/O | L/I/O | L/I/O |
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