# Drone Cinematography (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Digital Media

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36117/34916/35986

Program Code: SAC.DMDC.CA

Program Control Number: 41746

Drone cinematography has grown into a thriving industry, with many trained pilots who offer the service. Drone cinematography is a lucrative field that’s perfect for those who want to work in filmmaking and content creation. Aerial videos captured by drones have become a standard element of modern film, television productions, corporate videos, weddings videos, real estate marketing, news, commercial productions, and more. Drone cinematographers have a chance to land high-income jobs capturing aerial footage. Completion of this certificate will allow students to move directly into the workforce with the industry-standard skills and portfolio work they need to attain employment or become their own job creators.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Develop specialized filming skills as adrone camera imaging operatorfor multiple career applications in cinematography.
2.  Gain experience with drone operations, maneuverability, safety rules, FAA regulations, and actual flight operations.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Classes** | | 12 |
| DM 112 | Introduction to Video Editing and Postproduction | 3 |
| DM 115A | Single-Camera Production & Editing | 3 |
| DM 120 | Beginning Screenwriting for Digital Media | 3 |
| DM 140 | Cinematography | 3 |
| **Required Classes** | | 5 |
| DM 170 | Drone Pilot License Test Prep | 0.5 |
| DM 171 | Drone Pilot Training | 1.5 |
| DM 175 | Drone Cinematography & Editing | 3 |
| **Total** | | **17** |