Film Production Technology
Associate in Science (A.S.)
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.
WKMG praised the film program at Valencia College for having an “impressive track record for preparing students for the film industry,” all for less than $10,000.
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Program Details
Program Overview and Degree Requirements
Review course descriptions, important dates and deadlines and other program details in the official college catalog.
Related Certificates
Valencia College 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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PROGRAM LENGTH
64 credits
You want to step up. We have a path to a bachelor’s.
More career options. Increased opportunities to advance in your field. A bachelor’s degree at 2/3 the cost of a Florida public university. The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business and Organizational Leadership at Valencia College lets you build on your associate degree and prepare for a supervisory or management role in your field or the industry of your choice. Enroll with an associate degree or at least 60 credit hours. Contact a student success coach to learn more.
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
AVERAGE SALARY RANGE
$23,000 - $45,000
Placement Rate
The average placement rate for Valencia College A.S. degree and certificate programs ranges between 90 – 95%, according to the latest FETPIP data.
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