Digital Cinema Production, A.A.S.
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Program Description
The Digital Cinema Production, Undergraduate Certificate Digital Cinema Production provides hands-on training in the tools, techniques, and creative processes of professional filmmaking. Students gain foundational skills in cinematography, editing, sound, and on-set protocols while producing short narrative and documentary content. Coursework emphasizes the entire production pipeline, from script development to post-production, using industry-standard software and equipment. Graduates gain practical experience and technical knowledge for entry-level roles in film and media production.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| General Education Requirements | 15 Credits | |
| ENGLISH | ||
| Complete the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Academic Writing (3) | ||
or ENGL 1005 | Foundations of Academic Writing | |
| Intermediate Academic Writing (3) | ||
| MATHEMATICS | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
| College Algebra (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
| Any approved Social/Behavioral Science Distribution 1 | 3 | |
| Any approved Humanities Distribution 2 | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 28 Credits | |
| DAPR 2110 | Production Sound for Cinema | 3 |
| THEA 2311 | Film History I | 3 |
| or THEA 2312 | Film History II | |
| DCPR 1000 | Digital Cinema Production Orientation | 1 |
| DCPR 1010 & 1010L | Film Production Analysis I and Film Production Analysis I Lab | 3 |
| DCPR 1210 | Writing for Entertainment Media I | 3 |
| or THEA 2742 | Scriptwriting for the Screen | |
| DCPR 1610 & 1610L | Digital Cinema Editing I and Digital Cinema Editing I Lab | 3 |
| DCPR 1800 & 1800L | Filmmaking I and Filmmaking I Lab | 3 |
| DCPR 2400 | Digital Photography and Compositing I | 3 |
| DCPR 2410 & 2410L | Cinematography I and Cinematography I Lab | 3 |
| DCPR 2800 & 2800L | Filmmaking II and Filmmaking II Lab | 3 |
| Electives | 17 Credits | |
| Complete 17 credits of lower-division DCPR coursework or electives from the list below. | 17 | |
| Special Topics in Digital Cinema (1-3) | ||
| Film Production Analysis II (3) | ||
| Visualization for Digital Cinema-Pre-Directing (undefined) | ||
| Digital Photography and Compositing I (3) | ||
| Visual Effects for Digital Cinema I and Visual Effects for Digital Cinema I Lab (3) | ||
| Mixed Reality for Digital Cinema and Mixed Reality for Digital Cinema Lab (3) | ||
| Output and Color for Digital Cinema I and Output and Color for Digital Cinema I Lab (3) | ||
| Principles of Accounting I (3) | ||
| Digital Media Essentials I (4) | ||
| Internship (1-8) | ||
| 3D Modeling Essentials (3) | ||
| Digital Audio Workstation Training I (3) | ||
| Digital Audio Workstation Training II (3) | ||
| Digital Audio Essentials (3) | ||
| Sound Design for Visual Media I (3) | ||
| Sound Design for Visual Media II (3) | ||
| Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema (3) | ||
| Shakespeare (3) | ||
| Business Computer Proficiency (3) | ||
| Spreadsheet Applications (3) | ||
| Introduction to Business (3) | ||
| Acting I (3) | ||
| Makeup I (3) | ||
| Acting II (3) | ||
| Intro to Technical Theatre (2) | ||
| Intro to Technical Theatre Lab (1) | ||
| Costume Construction I (3) | ||
| Costume Construction I Lab (1) | ||
| Film History I (3) | ||
| Film History II (3) | ||
| Introduction to Theatrical Design (3) | ||
| Introduction to Theatrical Design Lab (1) | ||
| Other Advisor Approved Electives | ||
- 1
MGMT 1010 (Introduction to Business) recommended
- 2
ENGL 2300 (Shakespeare) recommended
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Residency hours--a minimum of 15 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Foundations of Academic Writing | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science 1 | 3 | |
| DCPR 1000 | Digital Cinema Production Orientation | 1 |
| DCPR 1010 & 1010L | Film Production Analysis I and Film Production Analysis I Lab | 3 |
| DCPR 1610 & 1610L | Digital Cinema Editing I and Digital Cinema Editing I Lab | 3 |
| APPROVED OPTION/ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Math Distribution | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution 2 | 3 | |
| DCPR 1800 & 1800L | Filmmaking I and Filmmaking I Lab | 3 |
| DCPR 1210 | Writing for Entertainment Media I | 3 |
| DCPR 2400 | Digital Photography and Compositing I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| DCPR 2410 & 2410L | Cinematography I and Cinematography I Lab | 3 |
| THEA 2311 or THEA 2312 | Film History I or Film History II | 3 |
| APPROVED OPTION/ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| APPROVED OPTION/ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| DAPR 2110 | Production Sound for Cinema | 3 |
| DCPR 2800 & 2800L | Filmmaking II and Filmmaking II Lab | 3 |
| APPROVED OPTION/ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| APPROVED OPTION/ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| APPROVED OPTION/ELECTIVE | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Operate cinema grade camera, lighting, and audio equipment used on professional sets throughout the world.
- Execute on-set safety standards and professional protocols.
- Create short narrative and documentary filmed content.
- Describe how current cinematic trends reflect and break from historical precedents.
- Address cinematic story challenges across the entire production process, from pre-production with script writing and development to post-production through editing using professional software.
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