The Northland Pioneer College Film and Digital Video program trains students for a career in motion pictures. Foundational courses in the history and theory of film, as well as film aesthetics, pave the way for hands-on courses in the art and craft of several fields of video production, including lighting, cinematography, sound, screenwriting and editing. Students work with the latest digital tools to produce their own video work in the AAS degree, which acts as a résumé or “short reel” for entry into the professional world of film/video. Students enrolled in NPC’s program will work with Adobe Premiere Pro, an industry standard software.
Students can also earn a Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Visual Communications, learning skills used in video production, but also in the commercial graphics and printing industries.
Dual Credit Options
Students enrolled in NAVIT and several local high schools may be eligible for dual enrollment credit while pursuing a Film and Digital Video degree at NPC.
This allows students to remain in the area and gain valuable experience in the field before possibly pursuing an advanced degree.
Where are the Jobs?
You don’t have to move to Hollywood to be successful in the film industry. Today, a feature film can be made anywhere with the relatively low cost of technology. As the equipment gets smaller and less expensive, there’s more opportunity to create high quality videos for a local band, business, wedding or event.
Most film and digital video graduates will begin as an assistant for an editor, director, producer or camera person.
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