• Career Opportunities
• Learning Outcomes
• How To Get Started
• Entrance Requirements
• Information Sessions
• Cost
• Curriculum
• Contact

Film & Video Communications

AAS-T, Certificate

The Film & Video Communications Program is a two-year, A.A.S. degree program characterized by interdisciplinary teaching and cooperative educational opportunities, with an emphasis on development of technical and creative skills needed to work in an industry which is basically artistic in nature.

In October of 1992, the Film & Video Communications Program was chosen for the Region 10 Secretary's Award by the United States Department of Education. This national award is granted for outstanding professional technical programs exemplifying dynamic teaching methodologies, which prepare students for work and life in the twenty-first century.

Students who successfully complete this award-winning program master 21 competencies in these five areas: technical core, written and oral communication, critical thinking and analysis, human relations, and computations. The curriculum, faculty and staff rely heavily on the utilization of current technology and experts from the media industry. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning and for active participation in the classroom, labs and field experiences. They are encouraged to question and challenge each other and their teachers and to exercise creativity. Teaching roles are unique in that the instructors serve as facilitators of learning, as mentors, and as models, as well as lecturers and demonstrators.

Career Opportunities

This program provides training for individuals desiring employment in the television, cable television, video, film, and multimedia industries. Students who successfully complete the program will have mastered the skills necessary for entry-level employment as: sound/audio technician, lighting technician, set designer, production assistant, technical director, production manager, assistant director, associate director, floor manger, camera operator, research photojournalist, producer, director, editor, and independent video and film makers. These industries are growing very rapidly in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in the areas of cable and video production and multimedia.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are conducted each quarter so students interested in this program can meet faculty and learn more about the program. Please call 206 587-3830 for a schedule of information sessions for this program.

Entrance Requirements

• ASSET test and writing sample. (Eligibility for ENG 101 and MAT 081)
• Entry into this program is for fall quarter only.

How To Get Started

• Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
• After completing the above test(s), students must take their results or copy of their college transcript to the Communications and Design Division counselor, room BE 3176, to determine eligibility to enter the program. Please call 206 587-3830 for an appointment.
  Counselor: Dale Zeretzke, DZeretzke@sccd.ctc.edu

Once admission requirements have been met, students are accepted into the program on a first-come, first-served basis until maximum enrollment is reached.

Estimated Training Costs

• Tuition
• Photo ID Card (one-time fee)
• Student Activity Fee (per quarter)
• Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter)
• Computer Lab Fee (per quarter)
• Universal Technology Fee (per quarter)
• Materials Fee (per quarter) $58.00
• Books and Supplies (entire program) $600.00
• Equipment Fee (entire program) $100.00

Curriculum

* Work Experience in Film and Video Productions (a total of 3 credits) 132 hours

** Includes the content of HDC 106

For Further Information:

Film & Video Communications
Business, Information Technology & Creative Arts
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE3176
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 587-3830
FAX: (206) 516-3130