According to the US Bureau of Labor statistics, multimedia artists in the state of California can expect a 16.4% growth in jobs through 2012. In San Diego, the total new job openings (i.e., positions created above and beyond the currently active jobs in the area) through 2012 are estimated at 345 in advertising, 202 for media workers, 18 for audio/video techies, and 9 producers/director, and 5 for camera operators.
Film & Video Schools, Programs & Courses
in San Diego
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
Why San Diego is a Great Place to Study Film & Video
San Diego is known for more than just its 80-degree weather, its beautiful beaches, and its suntanned and happy residents. Don't get us wrong—those things are a part of the Southern California life – but San Diego is also becoming a major stop in the entertainment world for people interested in film, video, and television careers, in addition to other communication and multimedia fields. Huge entertainment employers such as Busch Gardens and a burgeoning arts scene are making San Diego's future in filmmaking and entertainment so bright, you'll need shades to dive in.
Other Resources for Film & Video Education and Careers in San Diego
A number of local San Diego schools are perfectly placed to take advantage of this trend with media, filmmaking and video degrees. San Diego State University for instance, offers a BS in Television, Film and New Media Production (TFM) to prepare students for any television or film careers they desire. The University of California at San Diego has a media major to train videographers and filmmakers. And don't forget to consider Point Loma Nazarene University's Department of Communication and Theatre's media communications degree.
