Digital Video Production

Learning to Film the Living World

Our Digital Video Production program will teach you how to work behind the scenes of film, professional video and television programming. You will learn strong technical foundations of video production, camera operation, lighting, audio acquisition and editing. As you move through the program, you will rotate roles and positions on a video production team with your colleagues, which will give you a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to create quality video productions, and what it takes to be a good team member.

Career Options

Careers

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Art Director – est. salary $88,899
Producers and Directors– est. salary $96,570
Photographer – est. salary $49,021

 

**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Transfer Opportunities

Videos & Multimedia

Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Digital Video Production degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.

Semester 1

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
PHOT 104 - Introduction to Video Production 3 credits Access to DVP classes requires a grade of "B" or better in PHOT 104

Oral Communication/Creative Expression

FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or
higher (Math 137 recommended)
3 credits   Quantitative Reasoning
PHOT 151 - Techniques in Photo Editing (Photoshop I) 3 credits
Prerequisite for ENGL 102 with a grade of "C" or better

Major Course

ENGL 101 - English Composition I or
ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
3 credits   Fulfills Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology 3 credits   Technological Competency

Minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 to continue in program

  • This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
  • Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
  • Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DVP 120 - Camera and Lighting Techniques for Digital Video Production 4 credits   Major Course
DVP 130 - Audio Techniques for Digital Video Production 4 credits   Major Course
DVP 140 - Video Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production 4 credits   Major Course
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or
ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
3 credits   Fulfills Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
PHOT 105 - Introduction to Digital Photography 4 credits   Major Course

Students will do most DVP classwork and location work in teams, and be offered open lab times to do assignments and hone skills. Students will search for business relationships, opportunities and internships.

Semester 3

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DVP 150 - Producing and Directing Techniques for Digital Video Production 4 credits   Major Course
HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond or
HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors)  or
GEOG 103 - Cultural Geography
3 credits Students may select an alternate course with Dept. Head approval Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or
EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors) or
STS 101 - Introduction to Science, Technology and Society
3 or 4 credits Students may select an alternate course with Dept. Head approval Scientific Reasoning
PHOT 113 - Digital Technology, Art, and Culture 3 credits    
DVP 240 - Advanced Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production or
DVP 250 - Narrative Digital Video Production or
DVP 260 - Sound Design for Digital Video Production or 
DVP 270 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques for Digital Video Production or
ENGL 107 - Society and Mass Communications or 
ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or
ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or
ENGL 205 - Creative Writing or
ENGL 282 - Scriptwriting or
ENGL 271 - The Language of Film or
ENGL 272 - Topics in Film Study or
PHOT 211 - Event and Corporate Videography or
PHOT 260 - Fine Art Photography and Video or
PHOT 290 - Introduction to Aerial Photography
3 or 4 credits   Directive Elective

Semester 4

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
DVP 210 - Advanced Techniques for Digital Video Production 4 credits   Major Course
DVP 220 - Advanced Studio Techniques for Digital Video Production 4 credits   Major Course
PHOT 299 - Professional Practices in Photography and Digital Video Production 3 credits   Major Course

DVP 240 - Advanced Editing Techniques for Digital Video Production or
DVP 250 - Narrative Digital Video Production or
DVP 260 - Sound Design for Digital Video Production or 
DVP 270 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques for Digital Video Production or
ENGL 107 - Society and Mass Communications or 
ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or
ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or
ENGL 205 - Creative Writing or
ENGL 282 - Scriptwriting or
ENGL 271 - The Language of Film or
ENGL 272 - Topics in Film Study or
PHOT 211 - Event and Corporate Videography or
PHOT 260 - Fine Art Photography and Video or
PHOT 290 - Introduction to Aerial Photography
3/4 credits DVP 240 : Pre req: DVP 140 or
ENGL 107 Society and Mass Communications.

Directed Elective
  • Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
  • Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
  • Finalize your transfer plans:
  • Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
  • Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

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