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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Storytellers have long been prized for their ability to communicate complex concepts to an audience in a clear and often entertaining way.
The Motion Picture/Television program is the place for 21st century storytellers to learn and hone their craft for presentation on film, television, computer monitors and the World Wide Web. Increasingly, multiple media strategies are being employed to communicate ever more intricate thoughts, ideas and information to a world of interested viewers. Video combined with sound, animation, audio soundscapes, and presentations delivered via CD, DVD and the web are all part of the world of multimedia.College of DuPage offers a certificate in Motion Picture/Television as well as the following Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees:
•Animation
•Film/Video Production
•Television Production
Graduates of the Motion Picture/Television program find employment in a variety of areas. From camera operators to animators, writers to editors, directors to audio technicians, freelance producers to production team members, students with the expertise the program offers find fulfilling employment at the entry-level of the business of media creation. Advancement in the field is usually based on both area-specific skills and a broad-based background.
To access a wider variety of job opportunities, some students choose to continue their education with a bachelor's degree. The Motion Picture/Television program has a transfer agreement with Chicago's Columbia College, allowing students to begin at College of DuPage and finish at Columbia.
No matter whether the story you want to tell is "hard news," a personal memoir, a comedy, or a motivational and informational presentation, certain characteristics differentiate successful storytellers from the rest of the pack. The most successful students in the program possess strong visual and organizational skills, the ability to understand and remember technical information, the capability to work well in a team, good imaginations, and a "self-starter" attitude.
Learn the best ways to tell your story in the Motion Picture/Television program.
Faculty Advisers
Liberal Arts Division
IC 3098
(630) 942-2047
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degrees
• Animation, Associate in Applied Science
• Film/Video Production, Associate in Applied Science
• Television Production, Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Animation, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Film/Video Production , A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Television Production , A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
Certificate
• Motion Picture/Television
Information on the certificate listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificate, PDF file]
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FACULTY ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Jennifer Piehl, Coordinator AC 172A (630) 942-2109 John Rangel AC 171 (630) 942-2910 Anthony Venezia AC 159A (630) 942-2020
If you are unable to contact an adviser, messages may be left with the Liberal Arts Division, IC 3098, (630) 942-2047.
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