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Diploma of Basic Digital Filmmaking

San Mateo County Community College District - Skyline College

San Bruno, United States
0.5 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Certificate of Specialization in Basic Digital Filmmaking is a 9-unit Certificate of Specialization taught on campus in English at Skyline College in San Bruno, California.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Basic Digital Filmmaking. Apply knowledge in areas including certificate of Specialization of 9 units made up of required courses
not shown on the
digital Filmmaking II
digital Filmmaking III.. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Camera operation
editing
audio recording and mixing
cinematography
directing
screenwriting
production management
photo retouching
broadcast graphics

Curriculum

Certificate of Specialization of 9 units made up of required courses
not shown on the transcript. Courses include Digital Filmmaking I
Digital Filmmaking II
Digital Filmmaking III.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older; applicants under 18 show high school graduation or equivalent; official high school or university transcript; valid passport; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85); financial document showing at least 32
500 USD (plus 5
000 USD for a first dependant and 2
500 USD for each additional).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation or equivalent (required if under 18); official transcript; age 16+

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 56
IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 85
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence
Visa Copy

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$3,969 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Skyline College (San Bruno)
Faculty or school	Arts, Languages & Communication
Department	Digital Media and Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	9
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; award rules determine international eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.5 years.