Summary

Gain a broad base of skills and knowledge needed for working in film, TV and theater while focusing on script writing, pre-production planning and working with actors. Train for entry-level work in a variety of fields including film, corporate communications and advertising agencies.

Completion Award
Certificate of Proficiency
Length of Study
67 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus

The demand for films within the United States and abroad continues to create work for actors, screenwriters/story specialists, casting assistants and production assistants. Graduates of the Writing & Directing for the Camera Certificate may find work in a variety of areas including the film, TV and video industry, corporate communications/video departments and advertising agencies.

Potential employers include: Movie & TV production companies, Radio & TV broadcasting companies and freelance work.

Gainful Employment

Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.

Gainful Employment Information

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2024-2025
WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen

On Campus
Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹
Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $126.47 $246.49 $327.01 $144.67
5 credits $632.35 $1,232.45 $1,635.05 $723.35
12 credits (full-time) $1,387.14 $2,487.04 $3,408.94 $1,571.08
15 credits $1,570.80 $2,520.25 $3,617.20 $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees
Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

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