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Delivery: A mix of daytime and evening courses.
Start: Fall or Spring: Full- or Part-Time.- Narrative Video Production — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
- Narrative Video Production — Diploma (48 credits)
- Online Video Content Creator — Certificate (12 credits)
About the Program
Write your own hero story. Become a video producer in the Narrative Video Production Degree program. The story guides production decisions, and in this degree, you will realize the value of storytelling, planning, shooting, editing, and visual effects as you create narrative films, news stories, and documentaries, as well as marketing, instructional, and promotional pieces.
This program is part of the Visual Communications Careers (VCC) area and is designed to provide you with the skills you need to enter a career once you have completed the degree. Although the A.A.S. degree is not designed for transfer to a four-year school, your general education and liberal arts courses typically do transfer. Some of your career-oriented courses may also transfer to specific majors at certain schools through the petition process.
- Tell amazing stories by developing and producing creative films and videos for real-world clients
- Use cutting-edge professional camera gear, hardware, and software while crafting an impressive portfolio
- Attain hands-on expertise in visual communications working individually and with imaginative peers
- Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, and further education with a professional portfolio
Interested in a career in Narrative Video Production? Schedule a program tour!
Online Video Content Creator Certificate (12 credits)
NEW! Earn an Online Video Content Creator Certificate in one semester!
Companies are eagerly looking for video content creators. Today’s online producers need more than just the technical skills of camera and light placement, audio level adjustment, multi-camera switching, and how to stream live video - they also need to understand marketing and how to use video storytelling techniques to deliver key messages. This Certificate will study story structure and character arc. It will explore how to use social media to drive traffic to websites and ecommerce pages, as well as, how to access site analytics, track advertising campaigns, and how to deliver follow up messages.
Courses include:
- NVP 1012 – Introduction to Visual Communications Careers
- NVP 1013 – Fundamentals of Applied Design
- NVP 1133 – Video 1: Introduction to Narrative Video Production
- MKTG 2055 - Web and Mobile Marketing (Fall) or MKTG 2065 - Principles of Social Media Marketing (Spring)
Cost & Financial Aid
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As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.
Financial Aid
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs quality for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Narrative Video Production Testimonials
Transfer
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Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. -
Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.
Potential Job Titles
- Film and Video Editor*
- Social Media Content Creator
- Slate Operator
- Wedding Video Producer
- Cable TV Camera Operator
*34.7% of workers in this area have an associate degree or less, and 65.3% have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu
Salary Data
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Average Wage: $22.30/hour
Top Earners: $29.58/hour
Sound Engineering Technicians
Average Wage: $22.07/hour
Top Earners: $28.45/hour
Producers and Directors *
Average Wage: $32.80/hour
Top Earners: $41.21/hour
Average Wage: $21.34/hour
Top Earners: $25.69/hour
Film and Video Editors *
Average Wage: $23.67/hour
Top Earners: $33.89/hour
*Wages listed are for a variety of experience and education levels.
Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area - careerwise.minnstate.edu