• Visual Communications Technologies

    Delivery: A mix of daytime and evening courses.
    Start: Fall or Spring: Full- or Part-Time.

    Associate of Applied Science Degree

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    Diploma

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About the Program

Write your own hero story. Become a video producer in the Narrative Video Production Degree program. 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.

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Cost & Financial Aid

  • Tuition cost per credit*: Century College - $217.03; University of Minnesota, TC - $520.50; Private for-profit colleges - $1,300; Private colleges & universities - $2,320 *Annual tuition and fees **Based on posted institutions average cost per credit

    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.

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Kevin Rodriguez-Hines - Narrative Video Production Alum If I can inspire people like Mike Eddy does, I would love to be th... Josh Englert - Narrative Video Production Alum The past 2 years at Century College are the best I've ever had. I got to do ... Patrick Frost - Narrative Video Production Alum I'm so glad I chose Century College. Education is important because it conn... Sam Naidicz - Narrative Video Production Alum VCC faculty member Mike Eddy really helped me with the nitty-gritty of the v... Travis Curl, Narrative Video Production Alum Calvin Vang, Narrative Video Production AlumYou can take your ideas and make them visual.

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Student presenting her work at the annual portfolio showcase.

Potential Job Titles

Student editing a film on an Apple laptop and monitor.
  • 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

Camera Operators

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

Related Programs

3D Modeling and Animation
Marketing
Web Design
Visual Communications Careers (VCC)
Photographic Careers
Art
Graphic Design & Production

Complementary Courses

Creative Writing: Screenwriting (ENGL 2029)
The Art of Film (HUM 1041)
International Film (HUM 1043)
American Film (HUM 1045)
Drones: Commercial Applications (SOLR 1021)
Acting for the Camera (THTR 1033)

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