Digital Video Production

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 60

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About This Certificate

Our Digital Video Production program will teach you how to work behind the scenes of film, professional video and television programming. You will learn strong technical foundations of video production, camera operation, lighting, audio acquisition and editing. As you move through the program, you will rotate roles and positions on a video production team with your colleagues, which will give you a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to create quality video productions, and what it takes to be a good team member.

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Semester 1

Minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 to continue in program

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
PHOT 104 - Introduction to Video Production	3 credits	Access to DVP classes requires a grade of "B" or better in PHOT 104	Oral Communication/Creative Expression
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher (Math 137 recommended)	3 credits		Quantitative Reasoning
PHOT 151 - Techniques in Photo Editing (Photoshop I)	3 credits	Prerequisite for ENGL 102 with a grade of "C" or better	Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits		Fulfills Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits		Technological Competency

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Students will do most DVP classwork and location work in teams, and be offered open lab times to do assignments and hone skills. Students will search for business relationships, opportunities and internships.

Course Number and Name	Credits	Course Type
DVP 120 - Camera and Lighting Techniques for Digital Video Production	4 credits	Major Course
DVP 130 - Audio Techniques for Digital Video Production	4 credits	Major Course
DVP 140 - Video Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production	4 credits	Major Course
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits	Fulfills Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography	4 credits	Major Course

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
DVP 150 - Producing and Directing Techniques for Digital Video Production	4 credits		Major Course
HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors) or GEOG 103 - Cultural Geography	3 credits	Students may select an alternate course with Dept. Head approval	Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or STS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology and Society	3 or 4 credits	Students may select an alternate course with Dept. Head approval	Scientific Reasoning
PHOT 113 - Digital Technology, Art, and Culture	3 credits
DVP 240 - Advanced Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production or DVP 250 - Narrative Digital Video Production or DVP 260 - Sound Design for Digital Video Production or DVP 270 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques for Digital Video Production or PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography or PHOT 211 - Event and Corporate Videography or PHOT 260 - Fine Art Photography and Video or PHOT 290 - Introduction to Aerial Photography	3 or 4 credits		Directive Elective

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
DVP 210 - Advanced Techniques for Digital Video Production	4 credits		Major Course
PHOT 299 - Professional Practices in Photography and Digital Video Production	3 credits		Major Course
Choose two: DVP 240 - Advanced Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production or DVP 250 - Narrative Digital Video Production or DVP 260 - Sound Design for Digital Video Production or DVP 270 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques for Digital Video Production or PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography or PHOT 211 - Event and Corporate Videography or PHOT 260 - Fine Art Photography and Video or PHOT 290 - Introduction to Aerial Photography	3/4 credits	DVP 240 : Pre req: DVP 140 or	Directed Elective

Notes:

Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

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Launch Your Career in Digital Video Production

Art Director - est. salary $88,899
Producers and Directors - est. salary $96,570
Photographer - est. salary $49,021

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**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$74,283

Median Salary of Film and Video Editors

136

Number of Jobs in the Region

+8.8%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Film and Video Editors

Featured Career

Film and Video Editors

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Starting Pay: $24,814

Typical Tasks

Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.

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