Digital Video

Digital Video & Cinema Production

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.

Jobs available locally

189

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$17,262 – $123,751

Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.

Jobs available locally

502

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$28,869 – $84,861

Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.

Jobs available locally

145

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$25,726 – $137,255

Program Level:

Degrees, Certificates

Department:

Computer Science, Technology & Business

Institute:

Creative & Communication Arts

College:

NVC

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About the Program

SMPTE Sustaining MemberThe Digital Video & Cinema Production program prepares students for careers in the growing film & video industry.  Graduates from the program go on to have jobs in the video industry such as:  production manager, producer/director, video editor, sound editor, compositor, camera operator, cinematographer, and screenwriter.  Students in the program use the same state-of-the-art equipment and software currently in use in the industry.  The training and class assignments have students shooting, editing, and producing their video and cinema projects within their first semester.

 

What will I learn?

Digital Video & Cinema Production program emphasizes the three major areas of the process: pre-production, production, & post-production. Courses are taught by industry professionals with many years of experience. Some have feature film experience as well as national commercial production.

What can I do with this course of study? 

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Digital Video & Cinema Production is to provide collegiate lower division learning with specific hands-on skills required for entry-level jobs in various areas of video/film production or transfer to a university to pursue a Baccalaureate of Applied Sciences (BAAS) degree.” Occupational profiles indicate a 14-25% growth for Film/Video Editors and Producers/Directors by the year 2022 in the Alamo Region. Estimated average hourly wage ranges from *$19.25-22.87 in the Alamo Region. (Source: SOCRATES-Occupational Profiles-Alamo Region) *Note: Variations should be expected.

Career Outlook

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Digital Video & Cinema Production is to provide collegiate lower division learning with specific hands-on skills required for entry level jobs in various areas of video/film production or transfer to a university to pursue a Baccalaureate of Applied Sciences (BAAS) degree.”

Occupational profiles indicate a 14-25% growth for Film/Video Editors and Producers/Directors by the year 2022 in the Alamo Region. Estimated average hourly wage ranges from *$19.25-22.87 in the Alamo Region. (Source: SOCRATES-Occupational Profiles-Alamo Region) *Note: Variations should be expected.

Careers Available:

The following titles are examples of careers associated with this program but not limited to:

  • Production Manager
  • Producer/Director
  • Video Editor
  • Sound Editor
  • Compositor
  • Camera Operator
  • Cinematographer
  • Screenwriter

 

Available Courses:

Course Descriptions

 

ARTV 1343 - Digital Sound

ARTV 1351 - Digital Video

FLMC 2335 - Screenwriting for Features, Shorts and Documentaries

ARTV 2341 - Advanced Digital Video

FLMC 1300 - Production Management

FLMC 1331 - Video Graphics and Visual Effects

FLMC 1392 - Special Topics in Film-Video Making/Cinematography and Production

FLMC 2308 - Film Business and Marketing

MUSC 2333 - Scoring for Video and Film

FLMC 2344 - Advanced Film and Video Editing

FLMC 2333 - Cinematography

FLMC 2434 - Directing for Film or Video

COMM 2366 - Introduction to Cinema

FLMC 2280 - Cooperative Education: Film and Video Production
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Internships

Internship Process

Process to Enroll in a Digital Video & Cinema Production (DVCP) Internship

If you would like to register for FLMC 2280 (cooperative/internship), you cannot do it on your own. It requires the permission of the instructor or program coordinator to be registered. Here is a sample syllabus for the course; review the Course Requirements, so you’ll know what is expected of you during the internship.

Want to know where you could intern? Check out the list of internship partners below:

Want to know if you qualify to add the internship? Click below:

If you meet the above requirements, proceed to the Internship Request Form:

Start Your Internship Request

Special Circumstances

  • If you would like to propose an employer that is not on our list, contact the DVCP Program Coordinator at nsantos14@xyschool.net. Please note that this process should be started in the semester before your intended semester of internship to allow for extra processing time.
  • Alamo on the Job: If you’re interested in paid internship opportunities through Alamo on the Job, you and the internship employer must submit additional documentation following the DVCP Internship application process. This also should be started early in the semester before your intended semester of internship to allow for extra processing time. For more info, contact dst-studentjobs@xyschool.net

 

Faculty and Staff

 
Faculty

Noelia Santos
nsantos14@xyschool.net

 
Staff

Ruben Tarango
rtarango3@xyschool.net 


Contact Us

Noelia Santos
Program Coordinator

Location:
MLH 201

Phone:
210-486-4548

Emily Coppin
Admin. Specialist

Location:
MLH 201

Phone:
210-486-4352

Adrienne Partida
Administrative Associate

Location:
MLH 201

Phone:
210-486-4354

Noelia Santos
Interim Chair

Location:
MLH 201B

Phone:
210-486-4548