Drone Videography
Certificate of Achievement Photography · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Drone Videography Certificate of Achievement program is a Career Technical Ed specialty, designed for the student who has completed the Basic Drone Imaging Skills Certificate of Achievement and is interested in building skills to an intermediate level in the field of Drone imaging with an emphasis in the use of drones in the video industry. It has been designed to prepare students for employment as a UAS image capture specialist with FAA Part 107 Pilot license certification.Students will be able to design and execute drone projects utilizing principles of visual communication and video editing for employment in the field of Drone Imaging. Students will be able to deploy and pilot UAS while capturing appropriate imagery for a variety of industries. Students will be prepared for entry level positions as a drone videographer.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to design and execute drone projects utilizing principles of visual communication and video editing for employment in the field of Drone Imaging.
- Students will be able to deploy and pilot UAS while capturing appropriate imagery for a variety of industries. Students may seek employment as a producer, production assistant, content creator, director, videographer, and visual communicator. Students will be prepared for entry-level positions a as drone videographer.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | 3 |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture | 3 |
| FILM A229 | The Business of Immersive Media (VR/AR) | 2 |
| Restricted Electives - Select one course: | 3-4 | |
| FILM A120 | Event Productions | |
| FILM A196 | Introduction to Visual Effects | |
| FILM A220 | Introduction to Immersive Media (VR/AR) | |
| FILM A262 | Cinematography | |
| CIS A160 | Introduction to UAS Automation | |
| Total Units | 11-12 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 |
| FILM A228 | Photogrammetry and Volumetric Image Capture |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| FILM A229 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE ONE |
| FILM A120 |
| FILM A196 |
| FILM A220 |
| FILM A262 |
| CIS A160 |