PCC Cinema Program Certificates
The PCC Cinema Program offers two vocational Certificates, listed under the Photography department, in Cinema Production /Filmmaking and in Cinematography.
Both certificate programs prepare students for entry-level employment armed with a holistic knowledge and approach to filmmaking. These courses of study will also empower students to transfer and then compete effectively in cinema production programs at four-year colleges and universities.
Certificate in Photography – CINEMA PRODUCTION/FILMMAKING
This course of study prepares students with entry-level skills to seek employment in the motion picture industry (cinema and television).
The program emphasizes both industry-standard production practices and artful thinking, with an eye towards innovation.
Hands-on applications of classic and contemporary filmmaking principles include operation of video, film, and digital cameras, lighting equipment, production sound, computerized film editing, storytelling and writing skills, and professional organizational skills.
Requirements for the Certificate of Completion (15 units)
Recommended sequence (Electives are in Italics):
Semester I
Photo 26A – Beginning Filmmaking-Electronic
Semester ll
Photo 26B – Intermediate Filmmaking
Photo 126 – Digital Film Narrative (Editing with Final Cut Pro)
Semester III
Photo 26C – Advanced Filmmaking
Semester IV
Photo 26C – Advanced Filmmaking (Portfolio Preparation)
Recommended electives:
Theater Arts 7A – Early Film History
Theater Arts 7B – Contemporary Film History
Photo 25 – Film Art
Photo 21 – Elementary Photography
Photo 27 –Cinematography
Photo 30 – Introduction to Electronic Darkroom Imaging
Photo 127 Advanced Cinematography
Art 11A – Foundation Drawing
or Art 15 – Sketching for Design
Art 31A – Color and Composition – Two Dimensional Design
Art 32A – Design – Three Dimensional
Expanded course of study
Semester I
Photo 26A – Beginning Filmmaking-Electronic
Theater Arts 7A - Early Film History
Art 11A - Foundation Drawing OR Art 15 - Sketching for Design
Semester ll
Photo 26B – Intermediate Filmmaking
Photo 126 – Digital Film Narrative (Editing with Final Cut Pro)
Theater Arts 7B - Contemporary Film History
Semester III
Photo 26C – Advanced Filmmaking
Photo 27 – Cinematography
Art 31A – Color & Composition – Two Dimensional Design
Semester IV
Photo 26C – Advanced Filmmaking
Photo 25 - Film Art
Certificate in Photography – Cinema – CINEMATOGRAPHY
The curriculum prepares students for entry-level employment in motion picture camera crews for dramatic, documentary, advertising, or industrial films. The program introduces students to the responsibilities of, and skills needed for the Director of Photography, Camera Operator and Camera Assistants.
Emphasis is placed on understanding cinematography as a part of a holistic approach to filmmaking.
Hands-on applications of classic and contemporary filmmaking principles include operation of video, film, and digital cameras, lighting equipment, computerized film editing, storytelling and writing skills, and professional organizational skills.
Requirements for the Certificate of Completion (15 units)
Recommended sequence (Electives are in Italics):
Semester I
Photo 26A – Beginning Filmmaking-Electronic
Semester ll
Photo 27 – Cinematography
Photo 126 – Digital Film Narrative (Editing with Final Cut Pro)
Semester III
Photo 26B – Intermediate Filmmaking
Semester IV
Photo 127 – Advanced Cinematography (Portfolio Preparation)
Recommended electives:
Photo 26C – Advanced Filmmaking
Theater Arts 7A - Early Film History
Theater Arts 7B - Contemporary Film History
Photo 25 - Film Art
Photo 21 - Elementary Photography
Photo 24 – Experimental Photography
Photo 30 - Introduction to Electronic Darkroom Imaging
Art 11A - Foundation Drawing OR Art 15 - Sketching for Design
Art 155a – 3-D Modeling & Animation OR Art 156 – Motion Graphics
Certificate in Photography – Cinema – CINEMATOGRAPHY
Expanded course of study
Semester I
Photo 26A – Beginning Filmmaking-Electronic
Photo 21 - Elementary Photography
Theater Arts 7A - Early Film History
Art 11A - Foundation Drawing OR Art 15 - Sketching for Design
Semester ll
Photo 27 - Cinematography (3.0 units)
Photo 126 – Digital Film Narrative (Editing with Final Cut Pro)
Theater Arts 7B - Contemporary Film History
Photo 30 - Introduction to Electronic Darkroom Imaging
Semester III
Photo 26B – Intermediate Filmmaking
Photo 24 – Experimental Photography
Art 31A – Color & Composition – Two Dimensional Design
Art 155a – 3-D Modeling & Animation OR Art 156 – Motion Graphics
Semester IV
Photo 127- Advanced Cinematography (Portfolio Preparation)
Photo 26C – Advanced Filmmaking
Photo 25 - Film Art