2026-2027 Catalog

Cinematography/Videography Certificate

The Certificate in Cinematography/Videography prepares students for Colorado’s demand in corporate, commercial, nonprofit, digital media, television, and independent motion picture production. Students develop hands-on skills in camera operation, lighting design, exposure, lenses, composition, visual storytelling, and digital workflow using industry-standard equipment. The program emphasizes professional production standards, efficient set practices, and the technical fluency required to create high-quality visual content across multiple platforms.

Cinematography/Videography Requirements: 27 credits

FVM 1965Content Creator

2

FVM 1030Introduction to Digital Videos

1

FVM 1053Introduction to Film Production

3

FVM 2005Camera Techniques

3

FVM 2006Film/Video Lighting

3

FVM 2013Cinematography

3

FVM 2023Color Grading

3

 

FVM 1022Writing and Storytelling for the Screen

3

OR

FVM 2008Sound for Film/Video

3

 

FVM 1977Content Creator Professional​

3

OR

FVM Elective 3 Credits

3

 

FVM 2021Commercial Media Production

3

OR

MGD 2027Marcomm Practices

3

*Please note:  FVM courses can only be applied once toward program requirements.  The same course cannot be used to complete two different requirements in a program. 

Please check with the Cinematic Arts Department or your advisor for elective recommendations.