Motion Picture/Television
Certificates
The Motion Picture/Television certificate requires 45 credits
in the courses listed below.
Field of Study Code: MPTV.CER
Total Credits Required ........................................................ 45
Program Requirements ...................................................... 30
Mptv 1011
Introduction to Motion Pictures and
Television ...................................................... 3
Mptv 1020
Editing for Motion Pictures and
Television ...................................................... 3
Mptv 1022
Audio for Motion Pictures and
Television ...................................................... 3
Mptv 1111
Film/Video Aesthetics .................................... 3
Mptv 1120
Cinematography ............................................. 3
Mptv 1220
Introduction to Television Studio Production 3
Mptv 2022
Screenwriting for Short Forms ....................... 3
Mptv 2031
Pre-Production for Motion Picture and
Television ...................................................... 3
Mptv 2133
Directing for Film/Video ................................. 3
AND
Mptv 2140
Advanced Film/Video Production .................. 3
OR
Mptv 2231
TV News Field Production .............................. 3
AND
Mptv 2240
Advanced Television Production .................... 3
Program Electives ............................................................... 15
Select at least 15 credits from the courses listed below. (In
addition to the courses listed above.)
Mptv
Mptv
Mptv
Mptv
Mptv
Mptv
Mptv
Mptv
1113
1311
1320
1822
2233
2331
2340
2822
Film History .................................................... 3
Introduction to Animation ............................. 3
Experimental Animation ................................ 3
Selected Topics ............................................... 3
Documentary Production ............................... 3
Three-Dimensional Animation I ..................... 3
Three-Dimensional Animation II .................... 3
Advanced Selected Topics II ........................... 3
The Motion Picture/Television program specializes in
preparing students for employment and/or transfer in the
fields of film, video, television, animation and audio
production. Graduates find jobs in industry, education and
government; although a knowledge of motion picture or
television production is also helpful for those seeking careers
in advertising, public relations and other related fields. A
hands-on approach to learning is emphasized. Several courses
are transfer oriented. The Animation certificate requires 45
credits in the courses listed below.
Field of Study Code: MPTV.CER.ANIMA
Total Credits Required ........................................................ 45
Program Requirements ...................................................... 39
Mptv 1020
Editing for Motion Pictures and Television .... 3
Mptv 1311
Introduction to Animation ............................. 3
Mptv 1313
History of Animation ...................................... 3
Mptv 1324
Motion Graphics and Special Effects I ........... 3
Mptv 2331
Three-Dimensional Animation I ..................... 3
Mptv 2342
Animation Portfolio ....................................... 3
Art
1101
Drawing I ........................................................ 3
Art
1102
Drawing II ....................................................... 3
Art
1151
Two-Dimensional Foundations Studio ........... 3
Art
2201
Life Drawing I ................................................. 3
Art
2266
Computer Art I ............................................... 3
Grdsn 2210
Cartooning ..................................................... 3
Grdsn 2211
Storyboarding/Sequential Art ........................ 3
Program Electives ................................................................. 6
Select six credits from any 1000-or 2000-level MPTV faculty
adviser-approved courses. (In addition to the courses listed
above.)
Contact Information:
If you are considering this program as an area of study, please
contact the Liberal Arts Division office at 630-942-2047.
Program web site: http://cod.edu/programs/mptv/
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