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Associate in Science
Digital Media: Creative Video Production

Empower Your Future, Discover our Digital Media: Creative Video Production Program

The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Digital Media: Creative Video Production prepares students for a dynamic career in the growing audiovisual industry. Through hands-on training with professional equipment and software, you’ll master video production, content creation, storytelling, and film industry throughout Lake and Sumter Counties. Whether you aspire to be a videographer, producer, editor, or audiovisual technician, this program equips you with the creative and technical skills to bring ideas to life and succeed in the digital media world.

Students can also earn the Digital Media Production Certificate and Digital Media Video Production Certificate which is embedded within the A.S. degree.

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Overview

The Digital Media Video Production associate degree equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the rapidly expanding media and digital production industry.

Program Highlights

  • Develop skills and a foundation in video production.
  • Learn to communicate effectively with experts in the industry.
  • Polish your professional acumen and prepare for a career in digital media production.
  • Work hands-on with video equipment, computer hardware, and software used in the field.
  • Prepare for work as a videographer, audio/visual technician, writer, or editor.

Choosing Your Digital Media & Performing Arts Path

Are you interested in digital arts, performing arts, and theater credentials? Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the right fit:

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Digital and Performing Arts Pathway

  • Focus: Foundation for transferring to a bachelor’s degree program.
  • Key Feature: Broad liberal arts education with electives in performing, theater, and technical arts. Includes a 12-credit Digital Media Video Production CCC.
  • Best For: Students planning a four-year degree and exploring theater and performing arts interests.

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Digital Media: Creative Video Production

  • Focus: Direct path to a video production career.
  • Key Feature: Hands-on training with professional equipment for videography, editing, etc. Includes 12-credit and 15-credit Digital Media College Credit Certificates.
  • Best For: Students seeking immediate employment in the digital media or video production industry.

College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Digital Media Production (15 Credits)

  • Focus: Focused training for the digital media production industry.
  • Key Feature: Develop core video production skills, content creation, and industry knowledge.
  • Best For: Individuals wanting specific digital media production skills for quick entry into the field.

College Credit Certificate (CCC) in Digital Media: Video Production (12 Credits)

  • Focus: Foundational entry point to video basics.
  • Key Feature: Essential hands-on training in video equipment and basic editing. Included in the A.A. Pathway.
  • Best For: Beginners seeking fundamental video production skills quickly.

Program Length

The program consists of 60 credit hours and can be completed in two years when attending full-time.

Program Cost

Tuition costs for programs and courses at the associate’s degree level are $109.73 per credit hour. Additional costs will include textbooks, materials, and course fees.

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Scholarships

Students graduating from high school and enrolling at LSSC may qualify for other scholarships offered through the State of Florida. You will be notified of your eligibility after you apply to the College.

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Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work-Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

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For a detailed breakdown of the curriculum and degree requirements, please contact Andrew Hernández at HernandA@lssc.edu.

Industry Outlook

 Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators 

Overall employment of film and video editors and camera operators is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. 

About 7,100 openings for film and video editors and camera operators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. 

The median annual wage for camera operators, television, video, and film was $61,800 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $34,420, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $120,740. 

The median annual wage for film and video editors was $66,600 in May 2023. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $38,990, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $154,480. 

 

Producers and Directors

Employment of producers and directors is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. 

About 13,900 openings for producers and directors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. 

The median annual wage for producers and directors was $82,510 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,040, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $174,540. 

Career Outlook

  • Film and Video Editors
  • Camera Operators
  • Producers
  • Directors

Andrew Hernández

Program Director, Digital Media and Video Production
HernandA@lssc.edu | (352) 787-3747

 

 

No. The program provides access to its own labs and equipment, which students may use as required by their instructors. 

Daytime and Nighttime hours.

Yes, LSSC offers various financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans. Students should complete the FAFSA for consideration. Learn more.

LSSC offers a wide variety of support services to our students. Please visit the following link to search or browse options.

Interested students should complete an application through the LSSC website and meet any necessary admission requirements. Apply.

Application Process

A student must have a high school diploma or GED to apply to Lake-Sumter State College.

01

Submit your Application

Submit your online application and $30 application fee

02

Transcripts

Submit high school/GED and prior college/university transcripts

03

Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA and other financial aid forms

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