Cinematography And Film Program

The cinematography and film program at Luna Community 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 Kentucky colleges that offer cinematography and film program.

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Luna Community College

2421 Fitzgerald Industrial Dr., Bowling Green, KY

About
Luna Community College, located in Las Vegas, New Mexico, was founded in 1969 as a vocational training facility and was named for Maximiliano Luna, a representative for the Territory of New Mexico in 1899. The school was originally known as Luna Area Vocational Technical School, and provided educational opportunities to the school districts of Las Vegas, Santa Rosa, West Las Vegas and Mora. The school has grown over the years, providing excellent service to its multiple counties, and in 2000 changed its name to the current to demonstrate its growth into a full fledged comprehensive college.


Academics
As a comprehensive community college, LCC offers a variety of programs aimed at workforce development and transfer. Workforce development programs train individuals in a particular field, allowing them to develop skills and experience necessary for entry into the workforce as qualified professionals. Such programs typically take one to two years to complete and resulting in a certificate or degree. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by application to a four year institution to complete their education.


Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, any individual wishing to enroll may do so b y meeting the minimum requirements for admission and completing an admission application. Students should supply test scores and transcripts, and may be required to take a placement exam. A meeting with a counselor is also recommended. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used to develop a student's financial aid packet.

Students Enrolled in the Cinematography And Film Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Luna Community College offers an associate's degree program in cinematography and film.

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

• Bowling Green, KY
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $41920

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

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