Program Overview

Film Production at Cerritos College

Associate of Arts

The Film Production program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in Film Production, Cinematography, Editing, Screenwriting, Film History and Critical Analysis/Appreciation of Film as an art, craft and global industry. Upon completion, students may choose to pursue a variety of Film and entertainment-related careers and advanced degree options. This degree is intended for students who are interested in a career in Film Production at Major Film Studios, Production Companies, and as Independent Producers, Writers, and Directors in the entertainment/film industry.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $32,000 to $162,000 with an average salary of $104,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Special Effects Artists and Animators
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +8.2%
  • Average Salary: $133k
  • Salary Range: $97k - $162k
• Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +3.2%
  • Average Salary: $127k
  • Salary Range: $79k - $162k
• Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +2.8%
  • Average Salary: $81k
  • Salary Range: $51k - $99k
• Film and Video Editors
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +9.4%
  • Average Salary: $101k
  • Salary Range: $64k - $131k
• Lighting Technicians and Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +16.2%
  • Average Salary: $71k
  • Salary Range: $32k - $125k
• Producers and Directors
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +6.7%
  • Average Salary: $132k
  • Salary Range: $79k - $156k
• Sound Engineering Technicians
  • Education Level: Postsecondary nondegree award
  • Job Growth: -1.2%
  • Average Salary: $83k
  • Salary Range: $46k - $120k

Program Map

Film Production

Associate of Arts

60.0 Units

• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Program Pathway

• Fall 2024: 1st Term (16.0 UNITS)
  • FILM 101: Motion Picture Production (3.0 Units)
  • FILM 107: Motion Picture Editing (3.0 Units)
  • Major Course (3.0 Units)
  • English Composition (4.0 Units)
  • U.S. History or Government (3.0 Units)
  • Department Information
• Spring 2025: 2nd Term (14.0 UNITS)
  • FILM 102 or FILM 104 (3.0 Units)
  • Major Course (3.0 Units)
  • Major Course (3.0 Units)
  • Proficiency: Mathematics (4.0 Units)
  • Proficiency: Health & Wellness (1.0 Units)
• Fall 2025: 3rd Term (15.0 UNITS)
  • FILM 102 or FILM 104 (3.0 Units)
  • Major Course (3.0 Units)
  • Natural Sciences (3.0 Units)
  • Elective (3.0 Units)
  • Elective (3.0 Units)
• Spring 2026: 4th Term (15.0 UNITS)
  • Major Course (3.0 Units)
  • Major Course (3.0 Units)
  • Communication and Analytical Thinking (3.0 Units)
  • Elective (3.0 Units)
  • Elective (3.0 Units)

Film Production - Associate of Arts

60.0 units