Motion Picture Arts Diploma Program

Understand and undertake basic motion picture production technical skills, including sound recording, camera work, lighting, and grip work;

Understand and execute the protocols of professional film set procedures including assistant director and location management duties;

Apply the creative principles a writer uses to develop a screenplay;

Analyze a script for production purposes and conceive a visual strategy for telling a story using motion picture arts;

Demonstrate basic film directing skills;

Demonstrate keys to success, including attitude, teamwork, and how to market oneself.

Demonstrate advanced skills in digital post-production and sound design;

Schedule and budget the pre-production, production and post-production phases of filmmaking;

Have a basic understanding of film finance and distribution;

Successfully undertake the scripting, development, pre-production, production, post-production and dissemination of short independent films that demonstrate a significant measure of sophistication in design and execution;

Have a basic understanding of film finance and distribution including distribution through film festivals and the web.

Successful completion of the Motion Picture Arts Certificate program, or equivalent. Admission into the Motion Picture Arts Diploma program is based on GPA.

Criteria of Acceptance is based on successful completion of MOPA Certificate, minimum GPA of 2.67 (MOPA courses). Continuation is competitive and based on GPA. Students who have completed the previous Motion Picture Production programs or other programs will be admitted on a case by case basis.