PF Spring 2018

Want to earn a Certificate in Digital Video or Photography? Consider completing a program of twelve full-length
required courses (504 total classroom hours).
Any student wishing to apply to a Pittsburgh Filmmakers Certificate Program must complete an application form and
submit it to the Registrar. The applicant must submit EITHER high school transcripts or copy of diploma (proof of G.E.D.
is acceptable), OR proof of college or university acceptance, registration, or graduation. We also require a short written
statement regarding your goals. Active certificate students receive free access membership which extends for one
year after successful completion, and are assigned an advisor from the Pittsburgh Filmmakers faculty.
The course requirements for the respective Certificate Programs are as follows:
Digital Video
(504 total classroom hours)
Core Requirements
Motion Picture Fundamentals
Video Production 1
Video Production 2
Electronic Cinematography
Video Thesis 1
Video Thesis 2
Technical Theory Electives
(CHOOSE 3)
Introduction to Screenwriting
Script Development
Advanced Screenplay Workshop
Sound for Film and Video
Advanced Digital Editing Techniques
Lighting for Film and Video
Producing for Film and Video
Technical Directing
Directing Actors
History/Theory Electives
(CHOOSE 2)
American Film History
International Film History
Elements of Film
Experimental Film/Video Art
Introduction to Film Theory and Criticism
Certificate Program
Photography
(504 total classroom hours)
Core Requirements
Motion Picture Fundamentals
B&W Photography 1 or Basic Digital Photography
B&W Photography 2 or Intermediate Digital Photography
B&W Photography 3 or Advanced Digital Photography
Studio Lighting
View Camera Techniques
Photo Editing Workflow
Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Technical Theory Electives
(CHOOSE 2)
Non-Silver Printing 1
Experimental Camera
Experimental Darkroom
Advanced Photo Seminar
Portrait Photography
History/Theory Electives
(CHOOSE 1)
History of Photography 1
History of Photography 2
General Elective
Choose one full-length course (42 classroom hours) from
Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ curriculum
Registration Info
Taking Classes
University Registration
Students at partner universities can register for Pittsburgh
Filmmakers courses directly at their school. Partner schools
include University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, La Roche,
Duquesne, Carlow, Chatham, Robert Morris, Seton Hill, and
Washington & Jefferson.
Independent Registration
Students not enrolling through a college/university are
considered Independent students. Independent registration
for classes and workshops may be completed by registering
online at pfm.edu, by phone at 412-681-5449 or in person
at our administrative offices (477 Melwood Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213). Please be advised only those
registering online will receive a tuition discount related
to early registration (see Discount Deadline). Students
registering for classes that require a prerequisite course
must have earned a grade higher than D+ in the prerequisite.
Independent students can register on a non-credit or credit
transcript basis. Those registering as credit transcript
students who hope to use PF classes for credit at a college/
university should query the receiving institution regarding
their transfer policies, as there is no guarantee that
credits will transfer. Following completion of the course
the student can request from the Registrar that a credit
transcript be sent to the school(s) of their choice. There is
a $3.00 per transcript fee. Please contact the Registrar for
more information.
Tuition
Independent non-credit: $615 per course (discounted
to $575 per course if registered online by December 28,
2017).
PF/PCA members price: $590 per course (discounted
to $550 per course if registered online and paid in full by
December 28, 2017).
Credit Transcript: $1,150 per 42-classroom-hour (3 credit)
course. There is no early registration discount on classes
taken on a credit transcript basis.
Unregistered students may only attend the first class if
permission has been granted by the Registrar. A limited
number of scholarships are now available for non-credit
students demonstrating financial need. Visit pfm.edu for
information about the application process.
Discount Deadline
Independent students can receive discounted tuition on full
semester classes by signing up ONLINE before midnight on
the discount deadline: December 28, 2017.
Refunds
If a class is dropped prior to the first class meeting 100%
of tuition for the semester is refundable. If dropping or
withdrawing during the first seven calendar days of the
semester, 75% of the tuition for the semester is refundable.
If dropping or withdrawing after the first seven calendar
days, but within the first 25% of the semester, 55% of
the tuition for the semester is refundable. If dropping or
withdrawing after 25% but within 50% of the semester,
30% of the tuition is refundable. If dropping or withdrawing
after 50% of the semester has passed, the student is not
entitled to a refund. A student who is entitled to a refund
must submit a signed Drop form to the Registrar (see Drop
policy). Refund calculations will be based on the last day of
recorded attendance. Students who notify the Registrar of
their wish to withdraw from a class will receive a grade of
“W” (students who do not notify the Registrar risk receiving
a grade of “F”). All eligible refunds will be issued within thirty
(30) calendar days of notification of the Registrar.
Certificate Program / Registration Info
General Elective
Choose one full-length course (42 classroom hours) from
Pittsburgh Filmmakers’ curriculum
Certificate Students: Contact your advisor for current
Certificate tuition rate and registration information.
Photo by Missy Blazer, student
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