Video Production
Lights, camera, career! Launch your video future at Collin College.
About Video Production
Crave turning ideas into viral videos or cinematic masterpieces? Video Production is your launchpad!
At Collin College, we equip you with the skills to boss every stage, from scripting & filming to editing & effects. Master industry-standard tools, unleash your creativity, and land your dream career in film, TV, marketing, or beyond.
Join our vibrant community, collaborate with passionate peers, and turn your storytelling passion into a paycheck.
Popular FAQs
Top 5 reasons to start a career in Video Production
- Demand is skyrocketing: Video is king! Businesses, brands, and creators crave engaging content, making video production jobs one of the fastest-growing fields in the U.S.
- Versatility is your superpower: No day is the same! From documentaries to commercials, music videos to corporate films, a video production career offers diverse projects and endless learning opportunities.
- Tech meets art: Unleash your creativity! Video production blends technical skills like editing and filming with storytelling and emotional impact, perfect for both tech-savvy and artistic minds.
- Remote-friendly potential: Many video production roles offer remote work options, giving you flexibility and location independence to chase your dreams while staying connected to the industry.
- Future-proof your career: Video is the future of communication, and being at the forefront positions you for success in various industries, adapting to ever-evolving trends and technologies.
Investing in video production offers a vibrant, in-demand career path with endless possibilities. Dive in and create your future!
The Video Production program focuses on pre-production, production and post-production skills necessary for creating digital video content in any delivery format. You will learn script writing, storyboarding, video production with cameras, audio and lighting, as well as nonlinear editing using industry-standard tools and techniques.
The 60-hour AAS degree or the 42-hour certificate will prepare you to apply for jobs as an editor, cinematographer, influencer, screenwriter and more.
Start your video production journey! Whether you aim to transfer (check university transfer policies first!) or job hunt, build a killer portfolio and network. Job boards like Mandy.com & ProductionHub.com can land you entry-level roles like production assistant or editor. Grow your skills with certifications like ACA for Video Editing, and stay updated with online courses & industry events. Specialize in animation, motion graphics, or live streaming to stand out. Remember, connections are key! Network with classmates, professors, and industry folks. With dedication, you'll unlock amazing opportunities in video production!
Forget accolades, our students win standing ovations! This course ignites passions, not dusts plaques. Our Professors (Spielberg-level awesome) lead you from viral indie hits to local legend status. We transform you, not just teach tricks. Plus, awards? We have those too (BEA Excellence, NISOD Teaching Excellence). Join the magic, not the museum.
Hold on, rewind! While there aren't any boring forms to fill just yet, enrolling in this video production course is like diving headfirst into a wild action scene – no script, no rehearsals, pure adrenaline! But fear not, grasshopper, we'll equip you with the knowledge to nail every shot. Stay tuned for a pre-production email with all the juicy details – think costumes (metaphorical, of course), props (your creative genius), and a crew of awesome instructors and classmates cheering you on! In the meantime, grab your popcorn, crank up the soundtrack of your dreams, and get ready to create something epic!
For information about Video Production at Collin College, please contact:
Tonya McMillion
Professor and Discipline Lead | Video Production
Frisco Campus, PFIT 111D
Office: 972.881.5607
tmcmillion@collin.edu