Orange Coast College’s Film & Television program provides hands-on film and media education through associate degrees and certificates tailored for production, editing, cinematography, directing, and media storytelling. Students gain practical experience with industry-standard equipment and coursework spanning narrative production, broadcast studio work, and post-production. The program supports career preparation and transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual):
Under $10k
Undergraduate COA (Annual):
Under $10k
Scholarships
Quick Facts
Program Style:
Lecture / Seminar-focused
Theory + production
Instruction Format:
Primarily In-Person
Nonprofit/For-Profit?:
Nonprofit
Copyrights & Production
Copyright Ownership:
Student owns all copyrights
Start of Production Classes (Undergraduate):
First Year
Production Funding:
Limited grants available
Equipment Access
Equipment Checkout Access:
Standard Business Hours Only
No Alumni Equipment Access
Facilities
Filmmaking Facilities:
ADR / Foley Stage
Private Editing Suites
Screening Rooms
Sound Mixing Suites
Sound Recording Studio(s)
TV Studio
Cameras & Equipment
Camera Types Available:
DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras
Digital Cinema Cameras
High-End Digital Cinema Cameras
Camera Brands Available:
Blackmagic
Canon
Panasonic
RED
Lens Access:
Professional Cinema Primes
Mixed / Entry-Level Kits
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available:
Basic Location Lighting Kits (Portable LED or tungsten kits for small-scale shoots)
Manual Camera Movement (Dollies, track, and sliders)
Software Taught
Editing & Finishing Software Taught:
Avid Media Composer
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught:
Adobe After Effects
Audio Post Software Taught:
Pro Tools
Writing & Production Software Taught:
Final Draft
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught:
Unreal Engine
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities:
Career Services Support
Direct Placement / Matchmaking
Internship Opportunities Detailed:
There are internship agreements with companies in Southern California.
Career Assistance
Job Placement & Career Services:
Alumni Mentorship Program
Career Development Training
Annual Film Showcase
Job Placement Assistance Detailed:
We help our students with resumes and try to connect them with opportunities. We have a showcase at the Newport Beach Film Festival and have our own OCC Film Festival yearly.
