The Virtual Production Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement, offered as a part of the Regional Virtual Production Academy (RVPA) collaborative, prepares students for entry-level careers in Virtual Production. Students will apply the skills from film production, computer graphics, digital imaging, visual effects and game engines, to the virtual production process. Students may select courses from any of the participating colleges to complete the certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Analyze, describe, and apply the fundamental technology requirements of the virtual production workflow

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency with game engines, 3D computer graphics, visual effects, and film production.

🗸 Demonstrate the ability to work on a production team and take responsibility for one's role

🗸 Create a project using the virtual production process

The Virtual Production certificate was created to educate students on the principles and practices of 3D Virtual Production for Film, TV and Media Production. Students will cover analysis and application of concepts of 3D design, Realtime 3D engines (RT3D), Virtual Sets, Motion Capture, Face Capture, Cinematography, Lighting, Audio, Visual Storytelling, and VFX Workflow.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Students will be able to design and create a 3D Virtual Production Film or TV project from concept to final product.

Career Opportunities

COVID-19 has accelerated 3D Virtual TV and Film Production worldwide. Yet there are very few who know how to use these new virtual tools and software. As Hollywood faces mounting pressure to safely resume production and reemploy hundreds of thousands of cast and crew who’ve been out of work for months, studios and producers are turning to virtual production as a route to reboot TV shows and films halted by the pandemic. Many predict the health crisis will accelerate the industry’s use of virtual filming to mitigate risks and reduce the costs of expensive location shoots. “It’s the tip of the iceberg,” Sam Nicholson (TV Producer - Stargatestudios.net) said. “People have to utilize these tools to get back on line. Once they’ve utilized them and realized its faster, better, cheaper, you will see a lot more virtual production coming down the pipeline." - LA Times, 28MAY20

The Certificate of Achievement in Video Production for Video, Broadcast and Digital Cinematography covers the entire range of digital video media production, from script development, hands-on, professional HD production equipment, current editing and other post-production applications, distribution, and media business management. Production of creative content for video, film, sports and broadcast TV, radio, cable, web, mobile technology, and other emerging communications technologies.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Design and create digital media projects using state-of-the-art technology and skill sets, incorporating digital video/audio, aesthetic design, interactivity, effects graphics and current distribution formats

🗸 Apply appropriate critical and creative problem solving skills to analyze the aesthetic and production elements of video, television and other interactive digital media

🗸 Practice teamwork and collaboration and create a professional, industry-relevant show reel.

Professional cinematography editing and aesthetics with DaVinci Resolve, incorporating primary and secondary color grading, motion graphics with Fusion page, audio finishing with Fairlight page, and media management. For all platforms to include Windows and Mac.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Design and create an edited short film using DaVinci Resolve

🗸 Analyze, compare and contrast among different editing techniques

🗸 Analyze, compare and distinguish between offline and online edited work

Career Opportunities

Video editor, colorist, film/video producers, video effects artists, sound engineers, event videographer, sports videographer, corporate video/promotions, video for web sites, training video production, infomercial production, advertising video, web shopping videos and music videos.

The Laney College Manual Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for work as a manual machinist. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the operation of manual machine tools, such as mills, lathes and surface grinders. The coursework also includes a survey of welding processes.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate safe work procedures while operating manual machine tools and auxiliary shop equipment, as well as use of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous materials.

🗸 Develop a foundation of skills for setup and operation of manual machine tools to manufacture complex parts which meet engineering specifications. This includes mills, lathes and surface grinders, as well as measuring tools.

🗸 Demonstrate technical literacy in reading and writing technical documents, determining required specifications based on engineering drawings, and applying mathematics in problem solving.

The Laney College CNC Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for work as a CNC machinist, CNC machine operator, CNC setup technician or CNC programmer. The certificate builds upon knowledge gained and skills developed in the Basic Manufacturing certificate. Students achieve competency in the setup, operation and programming of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as 3-axis mills and 2-axis lathes, but also more advanced 5-axis machining centers and turning centers with live tooling. The coursework includes G-code programming as well as programming with CAM software.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate safe work procedures while operating CNC machine tools, as well as use of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous materials.

🗸 Develop a foundation of skills for setup, operation and programming of CNC machine tools to manufacture complex parts which meet engineering specifications. This includes 3-axis mills and 2-axis lathes, as well as 5-axis machining centers and turning centers with live tooling. It also includes common measuring tools and specialty setup equipment.

🗸 Demonstrate technical literacy in reading and writing technical documents, determining required specifications based on engineering drawings, applying mathematics in problem solving and programming in G-code and using CAM software.

The Laney College Basic Manufacturing CA is a career education program which provides students with theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for entry-level work in precision manufacturing. Coursework includes shop safety, operation of machine tools, engineering drawings, 3D solid modeling with CAD, and technical mathematics. The certificate is intended for students who want to continue on to more advanced machining curriculum and for students from other departments who would benefit from a survey of manufacturing processes. The certificate is stackable with the Manual Machining and CNC Machining certificates.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate safe work procedures while operating hand tools and machine tools, as well as use of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous materials.

🗸 Develop a foundation of skills for operating common shop equipment to manufacture parts which meet engineering specifications. This includes conventional machine tools like mill, lathe, drill press and grinders, as well as measuring tools.

🗸 Demonstrate technical literacy in reading and writing technical documents, determining required specifications based on engineering drawings, applying mathematics in problem-solving and using computer software in design and manufacture.

The Laney College Advanced Precision Machining CA is a career education program which prepares students for the highest level of work in precision manufacturing. The certificate is intended for advanced machine technology students and students with prior work experience as machinists to grow their skill sets to meet increasing demands for precision, miniaturization, complex non-prismatic geometries, exotic materials, automation and quality control in high tech sectors, like medical device, semiconductor, optics and scientific research. The coursework includes fundamentals of precision engineering, multi-axis CNC machining, micromachining, diamond turning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and noncontact optical metrology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate safe work procedures while operating CNC machine tools and other shop equipment. This includes selection and use of personal protective equipment, disposal of hazardous materials, working around particulates, material handling, parts cleaning, lab hygiene.

🗸 Develop a foundation of skills for setup, operation and programming of advanced CNC machine tools and metrology equipment to manufacture complex parts and inspect them to ensure they meet engineering specifications. Machine tools include 5-axis machining centers, turning centers with live tooling, diamond turning machines. Metrology equipment includes high resolution electronic gages, coordinate measuring machines, measuring microscopes, profilometers, 3D optical profilers, interferometers.

🗸 Demonstrate technical literacy in reading and writing technical documents and conducting independent research; determining required specifications based on engineering drawings and part function; applying mathematics in problem solving; programming in G-code with macro variables, using conversational programming, using CAM software; applying the principles of precision engineering, such as kinematic design, to workholding and measuring problems.

The Certificate of Competency in Research Skills is designed to provide students with a foundation in information literacy, critical thinking, ethical use of information, and research. This certificate is intended to improve the research and information literacy skills of student desiring to increase their capacity for pursuing college-level coursework, gaining employment in today's digital workforce, and community engagement. Students enrolled in the Research Skills program may use the certification as a means of providing college instructors and employers of their ability to find, evaluate, and use credible and relevant information in an ethical manner.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Apply information literacy skills to academic, professional, and personal life.

🗸 Analyze, synthesize, and apply information practically and ethically.

The Japanese language is one of the popular languages in the world and the culture are unique and attract many people in the world. In addition to this, Japanese people play a crucial role among the East Bay communities. In the 1880's Japanese immigrants started to settle in Oakland, California, building a community of more than 1,500 by the 1910s. Until today, the Japanese American population in Oakland east bay region has become one of the largest groups in northern California. Students will learn basic Japanese skills ad gain knowledge of Japanese culture. These classes open up opportunities for students in the workforce in th educational/travel fields of translation and interpretation in English and Japanese.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate written competence in the Japanese Language: correctly apply grammar and use an advanced level of vocabulary in the Japanese language.