Associate of Science in Film Production
Nashville, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 19,995 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Trevecca’s Associate of Science in film production is a two-year degree that equips you for a variety of jobs in film, television, and media arts. You’ll acquire the skills to write, edit and produce media for the exciting industry of film production, or continue with your education to earn a Bachelor of Science in media arts and studies.
Program Benefits
- Graduate with the skills you need to be competitive in the job market.
- Work with a professional camera, lighting, audio, and video editing equipment and technology.
- Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
- Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
- Take advantage of incredible internships and jobs available in the exciting Nashville market.
What to Expect
As a student in Trevecca’s Associate of Science in film production program, you’ll get the knowledge, training, and experience you need to pursue a career in the film or television industry. This program prepares you to write, edit and produce media like feature films, documentaries, training videos, short films, audio promotions, and webcasts.
Core classes cover topics like film and video production, scriptwriting, communication theory, storytelling in digital media, and audio technology. In addition, you can tailor your education by choosing specialized courses like corporate video production, camera acting and directing, and special effects and animation so that your coursework matches your interests and goals.
Our professors have professional experience in screenwriting and film production and work hard to help you gain the hands-on experience you need to be successful. You’ll use the state-of-the-art camera, lighting, audio, and video editing equipment and technology from your first semester in the program.
This associate degree is perfect if you are hoping to take advantage of the Tennessee Promise scholarship. Instead of attending a two-year school and then transferring to Trevecca, this program allows you to complete your associate degree in two years (as required by the state) and then transition seamlessly into our Bachelor of Science in media arts and studies program so you can continue your studies and complete your degree at Trevecca.
Why Choose Trevecca?
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.
Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your film production degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals.
Curriculum
General Education — 23-25 hours
Exception: COM 1010 and either ENG 1020 or ENG 1080 are required courses.
Additional Requirement for Freshmen — 3 hours
- INT 1100 Life, Calling, and Purpose 3
Major — 31 hours
- COM 2210 Introduction to Mass Media 3
- COM 2215/ITI 2215 Introduction to Film and Video Production 3
- COM 2620 Foundations of Media Writing 3
- COM 2720 Film Criticism 1
- COM 3010 Theories of Communication 3
- COM 3020 Advanced Film and Video Production 3
- COM 3025 Scriptwriting for TV/Film 3
- MCM 1050 Basic Concepts of Audio Technology 3
Choose three of the following — 9 hours
- COM 3100 Short Film Production 3
- COM 3110 Visual Effects & Animation for Film & Television I 3
- COM 3640 Directing for Film and Television 3
- COM 4090 Visual Effects & Animation for Film & Television II 3
- COM 4190/ITI 4190 Organizational and Corporate Video Production 3
- COM 4500 Documentary 3
- MCM 4210 Audio for Digital Cinema 3
General Elective — 1-3 hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Career Opportunities
Upon completing this degree, students will be equipped with the necessary critical thinking, communication, and technical skills for a variety of jobs in film, television, and media arts. Students are prepared to write, edit and produce media products such as feature films, documentaries, training videos, short films, audio promotions, and webcasts. They also receive foundational training in the following fields:
- Screenwriting
- Directing
- Producing
- Lighting
- Visual/special effects
- Acting
- Editing
- Casting
- Cinematography
With a degree in film production, students can expect to achieve career success. Film and video editors can make on average $59,040 a year as well as camera operators. A producer or director can earn $70,950 a year. If you become well-known in your field, your earning potential can grow significantly. Industry jobs are expected to increase by as much as 9 percent throughout the next few years, resulting in expanding opportunities for students with a film degree.
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