Program Description:

The Writing and Directing for the Camera Certificate of Proficiency prepares students to direct and write for films, TV, and other digital video programs. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree should follow the Cinema, Film and Media Studies Pre-Major, AA-DTA Planning Guide .

Certificate of Proficiency (65-76 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Minimum grade of 1.0 in each course, and overall GPA of 2.0 or better required.

General Education Core Requirements - 12-15 Credits

Foundation Core Requirements - 46-51 Credits

• CINEM 201 Introduction to Cinema History Minimum Units: 5
• DRMA& 101 Introduction to Theatre Minimum Units: 5

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• DRMA 144 Acting 1 Minimum Units: 5

• or

• DRMA 145 Acting 2 Minimum Units: 5

• or

• DRMA 146 Acting 3 Minimum Units: 5

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• DRMA 155 Acting for Television and Film Minimum Units: 3
• DRMA 156 Acting, Writing, Directing for the Camera I Minimum Units: 5
• DRMA 157 Acting, Writing, Directing for the Camera 2 Minimum Units: 5

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• DRMA 235 Experimental Theater: Student Directed Minimum Units: 1 (5)

• and/or

• Select 1-6 Credits:

• DRMA 207 Theatrical Production Minimum Units: 1
• DRMA 208 Theatrical Production Minimum Units: 2
• DRMA 209 Theatrical Production Minimum Units: 3

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• DRMA 224 Theater Career Planning and Auditioning Minimum Units: 2
• DRMA 255 Directing Minimum Units: 5
• DRMA 295 Special Topics in Drama Minimum Units: 5
• FILM 285 Screenwriting Minimum Units: 5

Electives

Students will choose 7-10 Credits from below.

• DRMA 144 Acting 1 Minimum Units: 5

• or

• DRMA 145 Acting 2 Minimum Units: 5

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• DRMA 224 Theater Career Planning and Auditioning Minimum Units: 2
• DRMA 225 Improvisational Theater Minimum Units: 3
• ART 144 Photography 1 Minimum Units: 5

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• Survey of Western Art: (Choose One)

• ARTH 224 Survey of Western Art: Ancient Minimum Units: 5
• ARTH 225 Survey of Art: Renaissance - 19th ct Minimum Units: 5
• ARTH 225 Survey of Art: Renaissance - 19th ct
    Credits: 5

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• FILM 255 Basic Video Production Minimum Units: 3
• FILM 257 Video Production II Minimum Units: 5
• VCT 268 Editing Software Lab Minimum Units: 3
• ENGL& 111 Introduction to Literature Minimum Units: 5
• ENGL& 227 British Literature II Minimum Units: 5
• ENGL& 246 American Literature III Minimum Units: 5
• ENGL 281 Beginning Short Story Writing I Minimum Units: 5

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

Tony Doupe  206-546-5829 tdoupe@shoreline.edu Rm 4108

Program Information:

Length of Program: 67-73 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency
Enrollment: Every Quarter
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $35-$75
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/performance-arts-and-digital-filmmaking/

Plan code: PVTWDC45