The Digital Video Production curriculum prepares students as entry-level professionals in the digital video production field. Classroom lecture and practical assignments in the use of state-of-the-art digital technology lead to the development of technical and aesthetic skills required for success in the digital video production field. Students gain practical experience by creating programs for the College's CCPTV educational broadcast channel as part of their course work. Students completing this program will be prepared to work as videographers, audio technicians, video editors, producers, directors and related occupational roles.
Extensive computer activities and location and studio production are required for some courses in this curriculum. Students are encouraged to develop artistic appreciation and imagination in their work. Upper-level courses emphasize advanced technical and creative skills and professional practices. Students exit this program with a digital portfolio of their work to aid in obtaining employment in the digital video field.
This program is open to interested students, assuming space is available. However, students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission.. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program. Students must complete PHOT 104 with a grade of B or better to continue in the DVP curriculum.
To qualify for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Digital Video Production, a student must complete at least 60 credit hours and attain a grade point average of 2.0 (C average.)
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.
The Division of Liberal Studies, Room BR-21, 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, Telephone 215-751-8450; or the College Information Cent er, 215-751-8010.
