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About Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Cinematography and Film/Video Production programs prepare individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film, film technology and equipment operation, film production, film directing, film editing, cinematographic art, film audio, techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos, media technologies, computer image making, multi-media production, and the planning and management of film/video operations.

Students majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production can be awarded a degree up to a Masters degree. On average, 66% percent of men and 34% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the US states, California is where degrees in Cinematography and Film/Video Production are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production is $39,600.

Popularity of Cinematography and Film/Video Production Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Cinematography and Film/Video Production degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, your education could lead you towards different careers. Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors go on to pursue jobs including Producers and Directors and Film and Video Editors which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors include Producers and Directors, Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
950
Female Students
319 (33%)
Male Students
631 (66%)
White (317, 33%)
Hispanic or Latino (314, 33%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (101, 11%)
Black or African American (100, 11%)
U.S. Nonresident (43, 5%)
Asian (33, 3%)
Two or more races (33, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (6, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (3, <1%)

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