Notice

The Film & Video program will close at the end of the 2011-2012 academic year. The final cohort has been selected; no further applications are being accepted.

If you are currently enrolled in the program, the college will make every effort to ensure that you will be able to complete your program at Seattle Central or a nearby college. Seattle Central is working with Shoreline Community College and other Seattle area colleges and universities to determine if there are opportunities for students to continue their education at a different college that offers a similar program.

There is additional information in the frequently asked questions document on the Seattle Central website.

For further information, please contact your Division office.

Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, 103 credits

Areas of study include current technologies in audio and video production and post-production, digital imaging and animation, writing, editing, directing, and human relations.
Job titles include audio, lighting, set, camera and/ or production technician; photojournalist, producer, director, and editor.

The Film & Video Communications Program is a two-year, A.A.S. degree program characterized by interdisciplinary teaching and cooperative educational opportunities, with an emphasis on development of technical and creative skills needed to work in an industry which is basically artistic in nature.

In October of 1992, the Film & Video Communications Program was chosen for the Region 10 Secretary's Award by the United States Department of Education. This national award is granted for outstanding professional technical programs exemplifying dynamic teaching methodologies, which prepare students for work and life in the twenty-first century.

Students who successfully complete this award-winning program master 21 competencies in these five areas: technical core, written and oral communication, critical thinking and analysis, human relations, and computations. The curriculum, faculty and staff rely heavily on the utilization of current technology and experts from the media industry. Students are expected to take responsibility for their own learning and for active participation in the classroom, labs and field experiences. They are encouraged to question and challenge each other and their teachers and to exercise creativity. Teaching roles are unique in that the instructors serve as facilitators of learning, as mentors, and as models, as well as lecturers and demonstrators.

Career Opportunities

This program provides training for individuals desiring employment in the television, cable television, video, film, and multimedia industries. Students who successfully complete the program will have mastered the skills necessary for entry-level employment as: sound/audio technician, lighting technician, set designer, production assistant, technical director, production manager, assistant director, associate director, floor manger, camera operator, research photojournalist, producer, director, editor, and independent video and film makers. These industries are growing very rapidly in the Pacific Northwest, particularly in the areas of cable and video production and multimedia.

Information Sessions

Information sessions are conducted each quarter so students interested in this program can meet faculty and learn more about the program. Please call (206) 934-3830 for a schedule of information sessions for this program.

For Further Information:

Film & Video Communications
Business, Information Technology & Creative Arts
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room BE5166
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 934-3830
FAX: (206) 934-3130