Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician

Pasadena City College in Pasadena, CA offers a 2-to-4-year certificate in Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician through its public college campus. This program provides more extensive technical training in photography, film, and video production compared to its shorter counterpart, preparing students for careers in media production and related fields.

The program is classified under CIP code 10.0201 in the communications technologies field. Alongside this certificate, Pasadena City College also offers a 1-to-2-year version of the Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician program, as well as certificates in Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist. Students seeking a deeper technical foundation in film and video may find the extended certificate format better suited to their professional goals.