Gain Skills in Graphics, Video, Photography, Interactive Multimedia and More
Westmoreland offers an associate degree in Video Production & Photography with a Video Production Option and Photography Option.
What Will I Learn?
Video Production & Photography, AAS - Video Production Option
The Video Production option is designed to prepare students for employment in commercial, industrial and educational settings as audiovisual technicians, video creators, video editors, and artists. Program graduates are prepared to provide for the operation of various equipment and software required to produce multimedia content.
Students will acquire production skills in the areas of instructional graphics, video, audio recording, digital photography and interactive multimedia. Under supervision, students complete an internship experience in which they apply theoretical knowledge to workplace situations. Students may, under faculty supervision, create a substantial capstone project that reflects the skills they have learned in the program. View the degree in the College Catalog
What Will I Earn?
If you plan to stay in the region, there are many occupations related to this program degree and certificates. In the 10-county region* surrounding Westmoreland County Community College, the earnings for occupations in this field range from:
- $8.22 - $44.60 per hour, with an average hourly wage of $25.93 for camera operators, television, video and film careers
- $15.62 - $49.07 per hour, with an average hourly wage of $31.37 for film and video editing careers
It is important to remember that wages vary based on level of education, experience, job location and other factors.
Source: Data provided by Lightcast™ (https://lightcast.io/) 2023.1
* 10-county region includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities exist within in-house corporate audiovisual departments, production crews, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations as well as in advertising agencies and sound or video production houses. A large number of individuals working in the media field are self- employed content creators or freelancers working on a variety of creative and technical multimedia projects.
What Will I Learn?
Video Production & Photography, AAS - Photography Option
The photography option prepares students to function in entry-level positions within commercial, educational, industrial and non-profit organizational settings. Students will acquire production skills in digital photographic imaging and media production. Under supervision, students complete an internship experience in which they apply theoretical knowledge to workplace situations. View the degree in the College Catalog
What Will I Earn?
If you plan to stay in the region, there are many occupations related to this program degree and certificates. In the 10-county region* surrounding Westmoreland County Community College, the earnings for occupations in this field go up to $75.01 per hour, with an average hourly wage of $33.85.
It is important to remember that wages vary based on level of education, experience, job location and other factors.
Source: Data provided by Lightcast™ (https://lightcast.io/) 2023.1
* 10-county region includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for photography graduates exist with advertising agencies, studios, service bureaus, educational, non-profit, and corporate in-house communications and media production departments. A large portion of individuals working in this field are self-employed persons working on various creative and technical projects. Photography skills give an advantage to content creators and social media influencers.