This certificate prepares students for entry-level work in documentary film and news production with an emphasis on historical perspectives and how those relate to documentary filmmaking. Students will research topics pertaining to equity and inclusion and create documentary media content that can be aired on KVCR - TV (PBS).

Required Courses:
FTVM 114Editing I3
FTVM 130Film and TV Production Basics3
or FTVM 132 Video Production
FTVM 198Media Practicum3
Two Courses from the Following:
HIST 107Native American Experiences in U.S. History3
or HIST 107H Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors
or ETHS 107 Native American Experiences in U.S. History
or ETHS 107H Native American Experiences in U.S. History - Honors
HIST 137Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Groups in U.S. History3
HIST 138The African American Experience in U.S. History to 18773
HIST 139The African American Experience in U.S. History From 18773
HIST 140Chicano Experiences in U.S. History3
or HIST 140H Chicano Experiences in U.S. History - Honors
HIST 142Experiences of Asian Americans in U.S. History3
Total Units15

Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.