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Career Outlook Video Engineering

Arts Division
Certificate N0650
This technical training program prepares students for an entry-level job for one of the following positions within this emphasis: video systems engineer, technical manager for both remote outside broadcast (OB) and in-studio production, technical operations supervisor or technician, video assist operator, digital cinema camera technician and assistant editor. The scope of instruction covers broadcast and digital cinema camera systems, system design and integration for single and/or multi-camera production, appliance trouble-shooting and signal quality assurance and video standards.

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Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries

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- Producers and Directors
  Producers and Directors
  SOC Career Code: 27-2012.00
  Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $33.31
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $110,290.69
  Annual Job Openings
  4,032
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Media Programming Directors
  Media Programming Directors
  SOC Career Code: 27-2012.03
  Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $33.31
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $110,290.69
  Annual Job Openings
  4,032
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Technical Directors and Managers
  Technical Directors and Managers
  SOC Career Code: 27-2012.05
  Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $33.31
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $110,290.69
  Annual Job Openings
  4,032
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Broadcast Technicians
  Broadcast Technicians
  SOC Career Code: 27-4012.00
  Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio and video for radio or television programs. Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity. Operate satellite, microwave, or other transmitter equipment to broadcast radio or television programs.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $21.47
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $71,321.46
  Annual Job Openings
  363
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Sound Engineering Technicians
  Sound Engineering Technicians
  SOC Career Code: 27-4014.00
  Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound effects, for theater, video, film, television, podcasts, sporting events, and other productions.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $21.61
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $74,660.93
  Annual Job Openings
  605
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
  Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
  SOC Career Code: 27-4031.00
  Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $24.07
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $83,133.83
  Annual Job Openings
  887
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages
- Film and Video Editors
  Film and Video Editors
  SOC Career Code: 27-4032.00
  Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
  Typical Hourly Salary
  $25.43
  The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Top Entry-Level Education
  Chart Legend
  Doctoral Degree Or More
  Master's Degree
  Bachelor's Degree
  Associate's Degree
  Some College
  Certificate
  High School Diploma Or Less
  Median Salary Earnings
  $75,684.18
  Annual Job Openings
  1,320
  Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
  Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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Video Engineering

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
CNET 56	Computer Networks	4
ELEC 50A	Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)	4
or ELEC 50B	Electronic Circuits (AC)
R-TV 19A	Beginning Video Production	3
R-TV 21	Remote Multicamera Production	3
R-TV 41A	Beginning Video Engineering	3
R-TV 41B	Advanced Video Engineering	3
Total Units		20

Television Crew

Arts Division
Certificate N0640
The Certificate of Achievement in Television Crew will provide students with experience in a variety of production roles and technologies. This course of study is designed to prepare students for entry level jobs in a variety of areas.

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
R-TV 19A	Beginning Video Production	3
Choose 16 units from the following:		16
R-TV 19B	Advanced Video Production
R-TV 20	Beginning TV Studio Production
R-TV 21	Remote Multicamera Production
R-TV 22	Editing for Film and Television
R-TV 23	Reality Show Production
R-TV 100	Work Experience in Film and TV
Total Units		19

Television Production

Arts Division
Degree S0602
The Associate in Science degree in Television Production is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the Television industry in a variety of areas including narrative, remote and studio production, writing, preproduction, editing, and finance.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
Choose two courses from the following:		6
R-TV 01	Introduction to Electronic Media
R-TV 14	Media Aesthetics
R-TV 28	Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media
Choose 12 units from the following courses, or any of the above courses not taken:		12
PHOT 10	Basic Digital and Film Photography
R-TV 18	Introduction to Screenwriting
R-TV 19A	Beginning Video Production
R-TV 19B	Advanced Video Production
R-TV 20	Beginning TV Studio Production
R-TV 21	Remote Multicamera Production
R-TV 22	Editing for Film and Television
R-TV 23	Reality Show Production
R-TV 24	American Film History
R-TV 25	World Cinema
R-TV 100	Work Experience in Film and TV
Total Units		18

Film Television and Electronic Media

Arts Division
Degree S0442
Upon successful completion of Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree requirements, students will have demonstrated understanding of coursework and foundational training in all stages of television and film production, including the historical business and legal underpinnings of the industry, writing for the screen, visual and aural aesthetics, live and pre-recorded television and film production techniques, and post production aesthetics and techniques. The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree prepares students for careers in film, television, advertising, and other electronic media as writers, directors, production crew, editors, postproduction crew, and producers. Students completing the coursework will satisfy the lower division requirements and will seamlessly transfer to a California State University with junior status.

To earn an Associate in Science degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of Cal-GETC and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on Pass or No Pass basis. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

Required Courses

Course List
Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
Core Courses		6-6.5
Choose two courses from the following:
R-TV 01	Introduction to Electronic Media
R-TV 14	Media Aesthetics
R-TV 18	Introduction to Screenwriting
or R-TV 28	Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media
List A		6
Choos one Audio and one Video or Film Production course (six units minimum)
Audio
R-TV 11A	Beginning Audio Media Production
or R-TV 29	Introduction to Audio Production for Film and Television
Video or Film
R-TV 19A	Beginning Video Production
or R-TV 20	Beginning TV Studio Production
List B		3
Choose one course from the following or any course not already used in List A.
R-TV 19B	Advanced Video Production
R-TV 24	American Film History
R-TV 25	World Cinema
List C		3
Choose one course from the following or any course not already used from List A or List B.
R-TV 02	On-Air Personality Development
R-TV 05	Newswriting for Audio Media
R-TV 11B	Advanced Audio Media Production
R-TV 22	Editing for Film and Television
Total Units for the Major		18-18.5
General Education (Cal-GETC) units ¹		34
Total Units		60

¹: Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

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Producers and Directors

Media Programming Directors

Technical Directors and Managers

Broadcast Technicians

Sound Engineering Technicians

Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators

Film and Video Editors

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