Film / TV Production
Whether you’re aiming to break into the film industry through the behind-the-scenes crafts departments, bring virtual worlds to life with cutting-edge tools, or complete your first two years of film school at a fraction of the cost, West has a path for you. Future filmmakers start here.
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Programs Offered
Associate Degree for Transfer
The Film, Television and Electronic Media Associate Degree for Transfer prepares students to transfer to university film programs as Juniors. By completing an Associate Degree for Transfer (aka "A Degree with a Guarantee"), the student is guaranteed admission to a Cal State University such as, CSUN or Cal State LA, in the same or a similar major. Get started in FLM PRD 100 or CINEMA 001.
Film Production Crafts
The Film/TV Production Crafts Program is a hands-on, multi-tiered motion picture, television and stagecraft production training program that covers the entire spectrum of the entertainment industry's career pathways, including crafts such as grip, set lighting, and set decorating, as well as more traditional disciplines such as camera and editing. Get started in FLM PROD 100 and FLM PROD 101.
Virtual Production / Visual Effects
Become proficient with Epic Games Unreal Engine technology used with gaming, virtual production, animation, and visual effects. Areas of learning will include Unreal Engine, the Epic Launcher, the Marketplace, Quixel Bridge, Metahuman, Blueprints, creating environments, Animation, Cameras, synchronizing the virtual camera with a real camera, and more. FLM PRD 201 - Intro to Unreal Engine; FLM PRD 200 - Intro to Adobe Photoshop
About Our Pathways
Professional Certificates (Major Code 0612.20) for those interested in working in film and television trades, such as lighting, grip, camera, set dressing, set painting and editing.
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Associate Degree for Transfer in Film, TV and Electronic Media (Major Code 0604.20) for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university as a Junior.
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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.
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.
Hello, my name is Elvia Viramontes and I am the Film/TV Production Crafts Counselor. I provide a variety of counseling services like student education plans, assistance in petitioning for the certificate, and referrals to resources on campus. Please schedule an appointment by clicking “Schedule Appointment” below my photo. I am available Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm (in-person/phone/video) or Fridays 9 am-1 pm (phone/video). I look forward to meeting with you!
Students can reach out to the Counseling Department by emailing @email or giving us a call at (310) 287-7242 for assistance with booking an appointment.