Film and Video Production
Associate of Science
Program Details
Successful completion of the curriculum in Film and Video Production program provides a comprehensive understanding of the skills necessary for successful employment in the Film and Video Production industry. This program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in seeking entry-level positions in filmmaking and video production. Additionally, students could choose to start their own business in commercial video production after the completion of the program. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of C or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete one of the following general education patterns- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Film and Video Production Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 47,040
- High salary: 194,530
- Average salary: 80190
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 36,240
- High salary: 131,420
- Average salary: 68810
Film and Video Editors
Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 39,170
- High salary: 145,900
- Average salary: 70980
All Careers in Film and Video Production (7)
| Media Programming Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Technical Directors/Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 83,480 |
| Producers and Directors | Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 83,480 |
| Talent Directors | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 83,480 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 80,190 |
| Film and Video Editors | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Stable | 70,980 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | Associate's degree, High school diploma/GED | Declining | 68,810 |
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