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SWIC offers three vocational programs in Film and Video Production.

The Film and Video Production Associate in Applied Science degree is a two-year (62 credit-hour) program which trains students in all stages of film and video production including, writing, directing, acting, operating cameras, lights, and audio equipment, as well as editing and sound design.

This program also includes courses in film study and several transferable general education courses.

The 30-hour Video Production Certificate is a hands-on program which emphasizes the technical skills required for careers in the field of video production and digital media including planning, operating cameras, location sound, and video editing. This program will introduce students to all stages of video production including screenwriting, acting, directing, managing casts and crews, cinematography, and post production (editing and sound design).

The 18-hour Video Editing Certificate is focused entirely on editing and post production. Students will gain experience in the three leading video editing software programs (Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve) as well as motion graphics programs including Adobe After Effects and Apple Motion, Students will learn the fundamentals of media management, principles of effective editing, working with text and graphics, and sound design.

Students do no need any prior experience, do not need to own their own cameras or other film equipment, and do not need departmental permission to enroll in either certificate program. Interested students can simply sign up for the courses below (though the advanced courses do have prerequisites).