University of Iowa (UI) - Cinematography and Film
Cinematography and Film
A program that prepares individuals to communicate dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the making and producing of films and videos. Includes instruction in theory of film; film technology and equipment operation; film production; film directing; film editing; cinematographic art; film audio; techniques for making specific types of films and/or videos; the , use of computer applications to record or enhance images, audio or effect and the planning and management of film/video operations. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a cinematography and film degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Master
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Cinematography and Film Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the cinematography and film program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall

| Total | |
|---|---|
All Students | 3 |
By Gender

| Total | |
|---|---|
Male | 1 |
Female | 2 |
By Race

| Total | |
|---|---|
American Indian | - |
Black | - |
Asian | - |
Hispanic | - |
White | 1 |
Unknown | 2 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
Producers
Job Description
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of producers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 122,500
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
- Percent Job Growth: 11.00%

- Percent of Film and Video Editors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
Job Description
Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and direct activities of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or radio programs. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of directors- stage, motion pictures, television, and radio in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 122,500
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
- Percent Job Growth: 11.00%

- Percent of Film and Video Editors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%
Program Directors
Job Description
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of program directors in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 122,500
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
- Percent Job Growth: 11.00%

- Percent of Film and Video Editors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%
Talent Directors
Job Description
Audition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of talent directors in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 122,500
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
- Percent Job Growth: 11.00%

- Percent of Film and Video Editors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%
Technical Directors/Managers
Job Description
Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of technical directors/managers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 122,500
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,000
- Percent Job Growth: 11.00%

- Percent of Film and Video Editors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 29%
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
Job Description
Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of camera operators, television, video, and motion picture in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 26,800
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 27,300
- Percent Job Growth: 2.10%

- Percent of Film and Video Editors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 35%
Film and Video Editors
Job Description
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of film and video editors in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 31,600
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 33,200
- Percent Job Growth: 5.20%

- Percent of Film and Video Editors That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 35%
List of schools that offer a cinematography and film degree or program in Iowa
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Northwestern College | |
Orange City, IA
| Students That Completed This Program: 3 |