The Film and Video certificate program provides students with foundational knowledge in digital video and film production using current technology and media formats. Students gain experience with industry terminology and learn the technical flexibility to adapt to the entertainment and media industries. From scriptwriting and motion-picture history, to postproduction and problem solving, the program's curriculum is designed to prepare students for the world of independent video production, web video, and media creation.
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Undergraduate Certificate
Film & Video
About This Program
Program at a Glance
Ways to Learn
Campus + Online
Degree Level
Undergraduate Certificate Program
Course Highlights
Introduction to Film and Video - During the course, students will learn how writing, directing, producing, cinematography, art direction, makeup, and sound function as elements of the filmmaking process as well as how these specializations intersect during preproduction and production.
Introduction to Postproduction ‐ In the Introduction to Postproduction course, students will build upon the specializations within visual storytelling to learn how sound and editing function as parts of the filmmaking process during the production and postproduction stages.
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Full Sail's Project LaunchBox™
Project LaunchBox™ is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful technology to help create projects. All of your files, multimedia creations, and coursework are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Request more information about this program.
Pricing and package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.
Included Components
- Apple MacBook Pro
- 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Download)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Apple USB-C to USB Adapter
- Final Draft (Download)
Admissions & Financial Aid
A Different Admissions Process
No traditional application deadlines — Classes begin monthly for most programs, so you can apply anytime and start on the date that works best for you.
Program design and course order — You do not need to sign up for specific classes every semester – all of our programs have a predetermined program design and course order.
Accelerated Pace — Full Sail's programs are taken on an accelerated schedule, allowing you to graduate sooner.
Funding Your Education
Tuition — Our tuition includes all costs for the full degree program, as well as all associated expenses, including textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab and technology fees, and Project LaunchBox™ - a personal technology package featuring hardware and software customized to each degree program.
Scholarships — We know that funding your education is a substantial investment. That's why Full Sail University offers a variety of scholarships for qualified students.
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