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Integrated Media:
Video

Restricted Entry,
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

Catalog Year 2009-2010*

*Information regarding the requirements for this Restricted Entry program is available by accessing the Admission Requirements page.

MHCC Faculty Adviser
Jack Schommer: 503-491-7611 - Room AC 1372 Jack.Schommer@mhcc.edu

The Video option emphasizes digital filmmaking and its foundation skills that easily transfer to work in a broad creative spectrum— narratives, documentaries, commercial/public services announcements, music videos and experimental formats. Traditional and digital filmmaking is explored from historical, philosophical, aesthetic and technical perspectives. Upon completion, graduates will be qualified to work as:

• Camera Operator
• Production Assistant
• Assistant Editor
• Freelance Producer
• Multimedia Designer
• Grip
• Camera Assistant

The motion picture and creative services industries continue to grow in the Pacific Northwest presenting a variety of rewarding work in an exciting and dynamic field. Production companies, mobile production units, and independent producers are drawn to the vibrant creative services industry in our area and present entry-level opportunities for graduates. Digital video advances continue to create self-employment opportunities for people with visual production skills. The new Integrated Media degree will prepare you with freelance and small business skills necessary to work as a freelancer. You’ll learn the collaboration skills necessary to thrive as a member of a virtual creative team, an increasingly common format.

MHCC’s Integrated Media department features professional production studios and the most current NLE (non-linear editing) tools. Electronic field production equipment includes professional level camcorders, grip and audio. The facility supports MiniDV, DVcam and Beta SP formats. Sound, lighting and camera equipment is available for checkout to Integrated Media students. As part of the Integrated Media program, you will be learning and working with photographers, sound and graphic designers on projects that reflect the best practices of this industry.

1 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.
2 Students may select any combination of these courses to total three credits.

‡ See pages 7-10 of the printed catalog.