Cinematography And Film Program

The cinematography and film program at Allan Hancock College prepares students for careers as visual communicators on a professional video production team or independent filmmaker and multimedia producer. The program focuses on communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through film and video. Program courses include: theory, technology and equipment operation, production, directing, editing, cinematographic art, audio, techniques for specific types of film/video, computer recording/enhancement applications, special effects, and planning and management of operations. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer cinematography and film program.

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Allan Hancock College

555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky, Alameda, CA

Located in northern Santa Barbara County, Allan Hancock College is ranked one of the top 120 community colleges across the United States.

AHC is known for many accomplishments; however, one of its biggest draws is the athletic program. The program offers football, basketball, soccer, track and field, and several others. Allan Hancock College offer over 100 areas of study, with a great support system in place for its students.

The Santa Maria campus is settled over 100 plus acres of beautiful landscape, and it is fully modernized with state of the art technology. There are over 12,000 students enrolled at AHC.

AHC offers opportunities for those who wish to begin a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, prepare for a career or upgrade their skills. Allan Hancock College is well known for its professional theatre program, and English as a second language.

Allan Hancock College has a University Transfer Center (UTC), were students can participate in the TAG program (Transfer Admission Guarantee). Guaranteed transfers include:

• UC Santa Barbara
• UC San Diego
• UC Riverside
• UC Davis

For more information on TAG or participating colleges and universities please follow the link.

Tuition and fees at AHC include:

• Resident tuition - $46 per unit
• Non-resident tuition, including international students - $190 per unit, plus the resident tuition fee of $46

There are additional fees for health, student ID cards, parking and student center fees – for more information on all fees and exemptions please follow the link.

AHC provides assistance for students in need of financial aid. Those wishing to apply for aid can do so for free by filling out the FAFSA form online. Other options for financial aid include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal work study, Cal Grant and scholarships. More information

Students Enrolled in the Cinematography And Film Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Allan Hancock College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Producers

Description

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, producers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $68060
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $100820

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

Description

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, camera operators, television, video, and motion picture employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $50950
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $63110

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).