Filmmaking Certificate of Achievement

The Film certificate of achievement provides students a comprehensive foundation in film theory, screenwriting, character development, storyboarding, editing, camera work, video editing and motion graphics. The program is geared towards students who want to acquire fundamental skills in film aesthetics, production and technology. Students have the unique opportunity to make their first short film and learn how to screen, promote and market their film. These skills will help students either continue as an independent filmmaker or continue their studies in film. 

Career Opportunities in Film and Animation  include:

Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor, Director, Videographer, Animator, Production Coordinator, Visual Storyteller, Digital Storyteller, and Social Video Producer.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

·     Create motion pictures using filmmaking and animation aesthetics with a strong storytelling framework. 

·     Communicate motion picture storytelling, confidently in work, presentation, and writing.

·     Apply the motion picture creative process as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, prototyping, critique and refinement. 

·     Develop basic motion picture business practices to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies.

Currently there is no Filmmaking Certificate of Achievement and therefore no way for students to receive a degree.  By creating this program students will have the ability to receive a certificate of achievement in Film and this will significantly increase our enrollment in the existing courses. The hope is to have 1-3 students earning certificates in the first 2 years, and then increase to 5-8 students thereafter. 

The purpose of the Film Certificate of Achievement is to prepare students to enter the workforce as an entry level digital storyteller or continue their studies in film. The coursework will prepare students to enter the workforce prepared to do entry-level digital storytelling work using skills obtained from the foundational courses in this program. These same foundational courses will also prepare students interested in furthering their education.

The Film Certificate of Achievement degree is designed to meet the professional standards for acquiring common body of knowledge and skills for professional practice in the motion picture industry. Upon graduation with the Film certificate of achievement, students are ready to work as professionals, and have a broad range of conceptual, formal, and technological skills in filmmaking. Whatever educational or career paths they take, certain fundamental competencies have been acquired. This fits into Chabot College’s mission by preparing students to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of the region.

Required Courses (12 units) 

FILM12 Screenwriting and Storyboarding, 3 units

FILM14 Introduction to Cinematic Arts,3 units

FILM15 Introduction to Digital Filmmaking,3 units

DIGM11 Video Editing,3 units

Required Courses (12 units) 

FILM12 Screenwriting and Storyboarding, 3 units

FILM14 Introduction to Cinematic Arts,3 units

FILM15 Introduction to Digital Filmmaking,3 units

DIGM11 Video Editing,3 units

Film Electives 

Select 6-8.5 units from the following courses: 

 

DIGM10A Introduction to Animation, 3 units

DIGM4ADigital Illustration, 3 Units 

DIGM12AMotion Graphics, 3 Units 

PHOT50Introduction to Photography, 3 Units

DIGM6APhoto Compositing, 3 Units

FILM16Documentary Filmmaking 3 Units 

FILM17Motion Picture Filmmaking 3 Units 

FILM9Film Production Colloquia 1 Units 

DIGM20Digital Portfolio and Promotion 1.5 Units

Being a Filmmaking/Digital Storyteller is an important part of all industries in the Bay Area.

There are a number of Film Certificate of Achievement in the area that I have reached out to regarding our program. I have reached out to Mary Carke-Miller at Berkeley City College, Romus Reece ath Contra Costa College, Susan Tavernetti at Deanza College, the cte coordinator at Gavilian College, Denah Jognston at San Francisco City College, Anne Belden at Santa Rosa College, and Robert Cornejo at West valley College.I had a positive response from most of the individuals I contacted about my program and am working with others regarding concerns. All individuals were contacted April 23, 2019 and while some responded, many others have still not responded regarding our new offerings at Chabot College.