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Kenneth Starkman
Dean, Technology and Engineering
Orange County
Fullerton College
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Program Details
Drone Cinematics and Visual Storytelling Certificate
New Program
Animation (061440)
08/15/25
The Drone Cinematics and Visual Storytelling Certificate prepares students to master the art and science of creating compelling visual content using drone technology. This program provides comprehensive training in drone regulations, piloting skills, and the technical and creative aspects of aerial cinematography and storytelling. Students will gain hands-on experience in photography, cinematography, video editing, and advanced aerial content creation techniques. This program will equip students with the technical proficiency, creative vision, and regulatory knowledge required for a career in aerial visual media. This certificate requires 18-19 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
12 annual completers
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Drone Cinematics and Visual Storytelling Certificate prepares students to master the art and science of creating compelling visual content using drone technology. This program provides comprehensive training in drone regulations, piloting skills, and the technical and creative aspects of aerial cinematography and storytelling. Students will gain hands-on experience in photography, cinematography, video editing, and advanced aerial content creation techniques. This program will equip students with the technical proficiency, creative vision, and regulatory knowledge required for a career in aerial visual media.
Course Units and Hours
18 to 19 semester units
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Course Report
This certificate requires 18-19 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRON 105 F | Applied Drone Piloting | 3 | Y1 |
| DRON 095 F | FPV Drone Piloting | 1 | Y1 |
| DRON 115 F | Aerial Imaging and Storytelling | 3 | Y1 |
| PHOT 101 F | Introduction to Photography | 3 | Y1 |
| PHOT 275 F | Drone Photography | 3 | Y1 |
| Restricted Electives | |||
| CRTV 157 F | Digital Production/Non-Linear Editing for Video | 3 | Y1 |
| CRTV 164 F | Advanced Digital Production/Non-Linear Editing for Video | 3 | Y2 |
| DART 180 F | Digital Video | 3 | Y2 |
| DART 181 F | Advanced Digital Video | 3 | Y2 |
| DART 182 F | Motion Graphics and Special Effects | 3 | Y2 |
| DRON 130 F | Aerial Mapping and Photogrammetry | 3 | Y1 |
| DRON 201 F | Advanced Drone Piloting Skills | 2 | Y2 |
| JOUR 210 F | Multimedia Reporting | 3 | Y2 |
| PHOT 103 F | Intermediate Photography | 3 | Y2 |
| PHOT 217 F | Applied Digital Photography | 3 | Y2 |
| PHOT 224 F | Business Practices for Photography | 3 | Y2 |
| PHOT 228 F | Introduction to Adobe Photoshop for Photographers | 3 | Y2 |
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