(AC) Photographic and Film Technology Degree, Program Information at Amarillo College

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the operation and maintenance of camera and lighting equipment and the production of finished still, video, and film products under the supervision of photographers, directors, and editors. Includes instruction in equipment setup and maintenance; lighting; power supplies; studio and film set tasks such as camera operator, grip, and best boy; plate and negative handling and development; laboratory procedures; and digital software applications. Find Colleges Offering Photographic and Film Technology Degree.

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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Job Description
Set up or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 49,881
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 61,971
- Percent Job Growth: 24.24%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
Photographic Process Workers
Job Description
Perform precision work involved in photographic processing, such as editing photographic negatives and prints, using photo-mechanical, chemical, or computerized methods.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 23,684
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 15,090
- Percent Job Growth: -36.3%
Important Abilities
- Near Vision
- Visual Color Discrimination
Photographic Processing Machine Operators
Job Description
Operate photographic processing machines, such as photographic printing machines, film developing machines, and mounting presses.
Salary and Wages
Amarillo, TX
- Total Employment: 50
- Average Annual Salary: $19,630
- Average Hourly Rate: $9.44
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 49,304
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 24,742
- Percent Job Growth: -49.8%