LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Motion Picture Production
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0902 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2005)
Since the first film screening in 1895, motion pictures have grown into one of
the world's most influential communication media and the United States' second
leading export. The Motion Picture Production degree gives students extensive
hands-on experience in creative and technical filmmaking skills, and it provides
the opportunity to build a demonstration reel showcasing a student's ability.
Filmmakers usually work in teams, each member specializing in one field such as
cinematography, sound recording, lighting, special effects, or animation. While
most films are produced by California companies, there are motion pictures made
in every state. Filmmakers may work as independent contractors or find employment
in companies that rent facilities, sell equipment, or contract services for film
productions. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students
planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling
in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and
advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics
competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement,
students may need to complete specific course work in mathematics. For
information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 45 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ENGL 240 The Film as Art 4
FILM 118 Film Production I 4
FILM 226 Film Production II 4
FILM 227 Film Production III 4
FILM 290 Motion Picture Portfolio 4
IMAG 111 Intro to Photographic Tech I 4
IMAG 112 Design for Imaging Tech 3
IMAG 113 Lighting Concepts/Applications 3
IMAG 114 Intro Photographic Color Tech 3
IMAG 117 Intro to Photographic Tech II 4
MTEC 120 Audio Production I 4
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 15 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 6 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Media Issues and Technology 9 Credits
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Photography 3
ARTS 195 Employ/Busn Issues for Artists 1
ELCT 161 Soldering/Desoldering 1
ELTE 100 Electrical Safety Practices 1
FILM 203 Topics in Film/Animation 3
FILM 281 Motion Picture Internship (See Note 3) 3
IMAG 204 Topics in Imaging Self-Express 3
IMAG 207 Imaging Issues 3
IMAG 208 Input Processes 3
IMAG 232 Internship 3
MTEC 121 Audio Recording I 4
MTEC 243 Ethics/Social Impact of Media 3
STEC 100 Intro to Stage Tech Industry 2
STEC 120 Stage Lighting and Electricity 3
STEC 130 Audio/Visual Technology 3
STEC 140 Theatrical Make-Up/Wardrobe 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements
for this Core area.
2. For students completing all requirements for this program (including
IMAG 114), the Science/Technology Core Area requirement is waived.
3. Students should try to obtain internship experience, if possible.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
FILM 118 FILM 226 ENGL 240 FILM 290
IMAG 111 IMAG 114 FILM 227 Lim.Ch.
IMAG 112 IMAG 117 MTEC 120 Lim.Ch.
IMAG 113 WRIT 121 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch.
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