The Film and TV Production instructional program prepares students to produce digital films and videos (including news broadcasts, commercials and public service announcements, feature films and documentaries, episodic serials, music videos, educational videos, and others) and to work in a variety of on- and off-camera positions within traditional and emerging video production industries. Students who successfully complete the Film and TV Production program’s coherent sequence of instruction will develop an in-depth understanding of the operation and maintenance of professional-grade digital video cameras and related specialized video production equipment; studio and location lighting techniques; audio recording techniques; scenic composition; visual and special effects, titling and motion graphics; and the use of industry-standard hardware and software to capture, enhance, manipulate, and edit video and audio files to produce a cohesive, professional-grade finished product. Film and TV Production students will explore the history and societal and economic impact of the film and TV production industry and will examine legal and ethical considerations and business best practices unique to film and TV production and related industries. Throughout the Film and TV Production instructional program, students learn and practice valuable real-world skills using professional-grade video production equipment and industry standard video and audio editing software and visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing applications to create high-quality media products