Program Overview
The Film Production Technician program provides students with the specialized knowledge required to perform a wide variety of tasks encountered in the professional world of film and video production.
Students master skills required to be competitive for technical positions in Utah's local film industry. Such skills will include the interpretation of industry technical terms and functions, the operation of motion picture camera equipment, and understanding grip & electrical work on a soundstage, scene composition, lighting, and audio. Students will learn the pre-production, production, and post-production processes.
Students may train for various film industry positions such as camera operator, camera assistant, audio mixer/recordist, 1st assistant director, grip, lighting designer assistant, sound designer, video/film editor, colorist.
The Salt Lake Community College program involves students with full-time faculty as well as expert film industry professionals who teach courses within their areas of expertise. The local film industry is highly supportive of efforts to train people in these areas and will provide internship opportunities for SLCC students.
The Film Production Technician: Academic Certificate (CTE) is an embedded certificate within the Film Production Technician AAS.
Career Opportunities
Work in this profession is often fast paced, emotionally & physically demanding, and often involves long hours. Students will need to establish their reputations within the corporate and commercial film industry and salaries vary widely depending on the type of work performed and the level of experience required. Many students find work in the Utah film industry. A handful of students will move out-of-state to find employment in L.A. as well as other locations steeped in film and commercial production.
What You Will Learn
- Acquire skills in the use of basic concepts, tools, techniques, and procedures to produce works of film from concept to finished product. Including an ability to demonstrate an effective working process and an understanding of and an ability to work within a Film crew.
- Demonstrate an effective working process and an understanding of and an ability to work within a Film crew.
- Apply the art, aesthetics, and technique of visual storytelling. Including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, lighting, editing, and sound design.
- Execute the basic aesthetic and narrative principles of Film, and basic cinematic historical, theoretical, and critical models.
- Develop the skill set to find gainful employment in the film or video industry.
Estimated Cost
Course fees: $1385
Supplies: $200
Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.
Career Outlook
Some careers shown require further education beyond this program.