Film and Television Production

Careers in Film and TV Production

Film and television production can encompass a wide range of activities – from writing and producing to building sets, operating cameras, creating effects and editing sound and pictures.

The industry draws people who want the stimulation of creative work and the rewards of telling stories and providing entertainment for a variety of audiences.

Competition can be intense and work is often concentrated in such cities as Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.

Employment Outlook: 2020-2030

• The number of jobs for film and video editors is expected to grow by 17%, with more than 20,000 job openings during the 10-year period
• Jobs for special effects artists and animators are expected to grow 13%
• Jobs for producers and directors are expected to increase 17%

These ten-year projections for California employment are calculated by the state Employment Development Department, which collects data about the state's workforce and economic trends.

Film and TV Production at De Anza

The Film and Television Department offers certificates and degrees in production, screenwriting and animation. These programs integrate theory and practice, while preparing students to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year university.

With state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, the Film and Television Department provides tools to enable creativity and hands-on experience. Our students have won two national and three regional Student Academy Awards â€“ more than any other community college in the 45-year history of the annual competition.

New Degree!

The Film/TV Department is excited to announce its latest degree offering – the Associate in Science Degree for Transfer in Film, Television and Electronic Media.

The comprehensive new program covers the artistic concepts and technological skills needed to create content in the cinematic arts. Students will acquire media literacy and training in various facets of professional media production â€“ including producing, screenwriting, directing, lighting, cinematography, editing, visual effects, color grading and sound design.

The associate degree for transfer prepares students for upper-division film, television and electronic media programs at California State University (CSU) campuses, as well as other four-year colleges and universities. Along with this new program, the department offers the following certificates and degrees.

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• Film, Television and Electronic Media - Transfer MapDetails for Transfer Map - Film, Television and Electronic Media

  A transfer map is a suggested schedule of courses to take each quarter, if you are planning to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in a particular subject. These maps were created to help you get a solid footing in the subject and stay on track with courses commonly required by CSU or UC schools, but they do not guarantee your admission to any university. It’s important that you work with a counselor or academic adviser to determine exactly which classes you need to reach your particular goal.

  Transfer Map

• Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer - Associate in Science-TransferDetails for Associate in Science-Transfer - Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer

  The Film, Television, and Electronic Media major consists of courses appropriate for the Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree, which provides a foundational understanding of the discipline, a breadth of coursework in the discipline, and preparation for transfer to any CSU that accepts the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC). The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelorâ??s degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media (or an approved similar major) at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 (semester) units after transfer to earn a bachelorâ??s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

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• Film/TV: Animation - Associate in ArtsDetails for Associate in Arts - Film/TV: Animation

  The Film/TV: Animation A.A. degree provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in the film, TV, game or Internet animation industries. Students are exposed to professional pre-production and production animation methods including storyboard design, character design, 2D hand-drawn, 2D digital animation, 3D stop-motion and 3D computer animation. Students select electives that will help build skills for such specific career goals as 2D and 3D animators, illustrators, storyboard artists, visual development artists and background artists.

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• Film/TV: Animation - Certificate of AchievementDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Film/TV: Animation

  The Film/TV: Animation Certificate of Achievement sequence provides a solid foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in the film, TV, game or internet animation industries, students seeking the full A.A degree, and students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Animation. Students are exposed to professional pre-production and production animation methods including story development, storyboard design, character design, 2D hand-drawn animation, 2D digital animation, stop-motion and 3D computer animation.

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• Film/TV: Production - Certificate of AchievementDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Film/TV: Production

  The Film/TV: Production Certificate of Achievement provides a solid introduction to production for students interested in pursuing a career in the film or television industry or a bachelor's degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media. Students are exposed to various facets of professional film and television production, including producing, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing and sound design.

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• Film/TV: Production - Certificate of Achievement-AdvancedDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Film/TV: Production

  The Film/TV: Production Certificate of Achievement-Advanced provides a more highly developed introduction to production for students interested in pursuing a career in the film or television industry or a bachelor's degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media. Students are exposed to various facets of professional film and television production, including producing, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing and sound design.

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• Film/TV: Production - Associate in ArtsDetails for Associate in Arts - Film/TV: Production

  The Film/TV: Production A.A. degree provides a more highly developed introduction to production for students interested in pursuing a career in the film or television industry or a bachelor's degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media. Students are exposed to various facets of professional film and television production, including producing, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing and sound design.

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• Film/TV: Screenwriting - Associate in ArtsDetails for Associate in Arts - Film/TV: Screenwriting

  The Film/TV: Screenwriting A.A. degree provides a foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in screenwriting for film or pursuing a bachelor's degree in Film/Television. Students are exposed to the craft and business of screenwriting. In order to fulfill the major requirements, students take each course in the screenwriting series, courses in cinema studies and media theory and basic production courses.

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In addition to the programs listed above, you may be able to apply courses in this department toward General Education requirements.

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