The Certificate of Achievement in Film, Television, and Electronic Media Production offers students hands-on experience in camera and lighting, audio production, video editing and media content creation. The certificate is geared for those who are interested in obtaining employable skills in a short timeframe. The Certificate of Achievement may be completed in one year and serves as a professional development opportunity. Courses may be applied towards a degree, if students wish to pursue a degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media Production.

To complete the Certificate of Achievement, students must also meet requirements in scholarship and residency. Refer to Earn a Certificate of Achievement section in this catalog for specific information.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Critically discuss artistic and technical choices using industry terminology
• Assemble creative teams to produce engaging content for film, television, and web-based media
• Demonstrate critical thinking, research, and analysis skills to understand the trends, terminology, and technology to thrive in the entertainment industry and accomplish professional and personal goals
• Effectively communicate information and stories to a target audience, applying a general knowledge of visual storytelling and specific technical skills from their area of specialization
• Demonstrate proficiency in post-production technology and techniques
• Demonstrate proficiency in post-production technology and techniques
• Design and execute creative ideas from script to completion
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge to obtain entry-level professional employment in an area of specialization
• Demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to creatively problem-solve throughout the filmmaking process