66 credits minimum

Communication and Performing Arts Department
South City Campus, 1-159
General Information, (801) 957-4073
Program Information, (801) 957-4130
www.slcc.edu/performingarts
Academic Advisor - Cindy Clark, SCC 1.061.ME, (801) 957-3361
Academic Advisor - Gordon Storrs, SCC 1.061.MD, (801) 957-3361

Program Faculty:
Instructors − Channing Lowe, (801) 957-3901, Mark Davis

Program Description: 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 production.

Students master skills required to be competitive for technical positions in Utah’s local film industry. Such skills will include the interpretation of technical terms and functions, the operation of camera equipment, and understanding film and video stock, scene composition, lighting, and audio. Students will learn to create a production design, operate production vehicles, and edit productions.

Students may train for various film industry positions such as camera operator, audio operator, floor director, video/film editor, art director, sound recordist, light technician, special effects and motion graphic artist.

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.

Career Opportunities: Work in this profession is often fast paced, emotionally and physically demanding and often involves
long hours but is highly rewarding. 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.

Transfer/Articulation Information: This AAS degree is currently not transferable to four year institutions; however, the General Education components are transferable.

Program Entry Requirements: None. All students are able to register.

Total Program/Course Fees: Average $60.00 per semester, plus materials.

Estimated Cost for Students: Full-time resident undergraduate students pay approximately $1,500 per semester for tuition and fees-an estimated 45 percent of the full cost of instruction. The remaining support is provided by state tax funds and other institutional revenue sources. Non-residents taking a full “load” pay approximately $3,900.

Estimated Time to Completion: If student follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is four semesters.

Program Student Learning Outcomes	Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes
	1 - Substantive Knowledge 2 - Communicate Effectively 3 - Develop Quantitative Literacies 4 - Think Critically 5 - Civic Engagement and/or Working Professionally
1. 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.	1, 2, 3, 4
2. Apply the art, aesthetics, and technique of visual storytelling. Including: screenwriting, directing, cinematography, lighting, editing, and sound design.	1, 2, 3, 4
3. Knowledge of the history and criticism of Film and their artistic and technological development.	1, 2, 3, 4
4. Understand the basic aesthetic and narrative principles of Film, and basic cinematic historical, theoretical, and critical models.	1, 2, 3, 4
5. Develop the skill set to find gainful employment.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5