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This certificate is designed to train students seeking a pathway into the lighting or grip department in the film and television industry. Students will develop the ability to work effectively as a member of a grip or lighting department in production team while honing skills needed to complete high quality film and television productions. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, the student will demonstrate an effective ability to work as a member of a lighting or grip production team to achieve the challenges of technical and conceptual goals of the project from origination to the completion of the high quality final deliverable media productions; demonstrate an understanding of composition, film language and lighting techniques to support the creative vision of the director. Students must complete all the required courses for a minimum of 9 units.
This certificate does not satisfy the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree.
PREREQUISITE COURSES | REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE | UNITS | |
Required Core Courses | |||
FTVM 130 |
Cinematic Storytelling Pathways |
2 | |
FTVM 130 |
FTVM 132 |
Introduction to Film Production |
3 |
|
FTVM 137 |
Introduction to Cinematography |
3 |
FTVM 132 and FTVM 137 |
FTVM 257 |
Grip and Lighting |
1 |
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED | 9 |
November 2025 |
GCC CATALOG 2024-2025 |
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year. |