Historical Documentary Production Certificate of Achievement
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).
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| FTVM 114 | Editing I | 3 |
| FTVM 130 | Film and TV Production Basics | 3 |
| or FTVM 132 | Video Production | |
| FTVM 198 | Media Practicum | 3 |
| Two Courses from the Following: | ||
| HIST 107 | Native American Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| 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 137 | Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Groups in U.S. History | 3 |
| or ETHS 137 | Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Groups in U.S. History | |
| HIST 138 | The African American Experience in U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| or ETHS 138 | The African American Experience in U.S. History to 1877 | |
| HIST 139 | The African American Experience in U.S. History From 1877 | 3 |
| or ETHS 139 | The African American Experience in U.S. History From 1877 | |
| HIST 140 | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History | 3 |
| or HIST 140H | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| or ETHS 140 | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History | |
| or ETHS 140H | Chicano Experiences in U.S. History - Honors | |
| HIST 142 | Experiences of Asian Americans in U.S. History | 3 |
| or ETHS 142 | Experiences of Asian Americans in U.S. History | |
| Total Units | 15 | |
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Present a clear synopsis of the history of film and media in correlation with historical research.
- Apply historical knowledge about black, indigenous, people of color to story and production skills for documentary film making.
- Write a script with an appropriate story line or purpose (e.g. interview script).
- Create film and media content that highlights systemic racism in the culture and society.
- Demonstrate technical ability.
- Produce portfolio content that illustrates knowledge of non-fiction story telling.