Film / TV Production Crafts

 

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Programs Offered

West offers professional certificates for those interested in working in film and television trades, such as lighting, grip, camera, set dressing, and set painting. 

West also offers an Associate Degree for Transfer in Film, TV and Electronic Media for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university.

• Certificate: Major Code 0612.20
• Degree: Major Code 0604.20
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Film/TV Production Crafts

The Film/TV production Crafts Program at West is a multi-tiered motion picture, television and stagecraft production education training program that covers the entire spectrum of the entertainment industry's career pathways, including crafts such as grip, set lighting, set painting and set decorating, as well as more traditional disciplines such as camera and editing. Students learn specialized skills from highly experienced faculty and industry professionals with years of experience in their craft. Foundational classes focus on the most important and common skills expected of an entry-level worker in the entertainment industry. Students capstone their program by finding work experience opportunities in which they can apply their new skills. The program includes comprehensive life skills coaching and support, and formal coursework to promote success in obtaining and maintaining employment along any career pathway.

Opportunities to gain union membership may be available. Please contact  Hollywood CPR, an external non-profit organization, for more information.

Film/TV Associate Degree for Transfer

The Film, Television and Electronic Media Associate Degree for Transfer prepares students intending transfer to a four year college for careers in the film and television industry as producers, directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, development associates, casting directors, agents, script supervisors and editors. Coursework provides students with grounding in film and aesthetics and with hands-on experiences to provide technical skills. The program is designed to satisfy lower division requirements for a baccalaureate degree in Cinema, Television and/or Media Arts at a California State University.  Consult the Counseling Office for individualized educational planning and the Transfer Center for complete information regarding transfer requirements.