# Applied Art and Design—Film and Video Production (Certificate of Achievement)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Applied Art and Design

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/applied-art-design/#videoprodc

Successful completion of the curriculum in Film and Video Production program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the Film and Video Production industry.  This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in seeking entry-level positions in filmmaking and video production. Additionally, students could choose to start their own business in commercial video production after the completion of the program. The certificate is designed to focus on providing specific career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AAD 0012 | Visual Communication | 3 |
| AAD 0044 | Sketching for Design | 3 |
| or ART 0004A | Drawing I |  |
| AAD 0079 | Introduction to Digital Filmmaking and Video Production | 3 |
| AAD 0082 | Intermediate Digital Filmmaking | 3 |
| AAD 0088 | History of Filmmaking | 3 |
| AAD 0089 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
| AAD 0093 | Introduction to Motion Graphics | 3 |
| PHOT 0060A | Beginning Photography | 3 |
| THEA 0010A | Acting I | 3 |
| **Select 6 units from the following:** | | 6 |
| ↳ AAD 0028 | Independent Study |  |
| ↳ AAD 0095 | Internship in Applied Art and Design |  |
| ↳ AAD 0097 | Business Practices for Creative Professionals |  |
| ↳ BUS 0242 | Entrepreneurship - Small Business Management |  |
| ↳ BUS 0280 | Introduction to Marketing |  |
| ↳ PHOT 0088 | Business Practices for Photographers |  |
| **Total Units** | | **33** |