Certification

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Certificate In Film Studies:
Film studies certificate programs are meant to provide a quick course of study. They may also be appropriate for students of other degree programs who would like to earn certificates as a supplement to their studies. Most certificate programs do not require any previous college-level experience, but ask applicants to provide high school records or a GED. For students seeking a certificate as a supplement to other studies, most film departments require an interview with the department chair or faculty member to discuss the student's goals, expectations and interests.
Certificate programs provide a basic overview of film studies in addition to general education requirements. Though not as detailed as a degree program in film studies, certificate programs typically consist of five or six dedicated film courses that may include:
• Introduction to film studies
• Theory of film
• History of film
• Global cinema
• Film criticism
Popular Career Options
Certificate holders have limited career options within the film industry. Most students who complete certificate programs move onto degree programs or internships at production companies or film studios.
Associate's degree program graduates either obtain entry-level assistant jobs or apprenticeships in the film industry. Some of these jobs include:
• Production assistant
• Director's assistant
• Assistant cinematographer
Associate's Degree in Film Studies
Most associate degree programs in film studies require a high school diploma or equivalent for application. Most students in these programs are new to film studies and take general education classes in the humanities, math and science in addition to film mmaking courses that cover all aspects from screen writing to editing. A 2-year associate's degree in film would provide sufficient training to begin working as a production assistant or director's assistant. An associate's degree in film studies will provide an overview of the technical, historical and aesthetic elements of film making. Courses typically include:
• History of film
• Film criticism
• Introduction to screen writing
• Introduction to cinematography
• Production planning for film and video
• Film genres
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