Film and Video Camera Operators

In general, you usually need a high school diploma. You may also need a college diploma, university degree or specialized/technical training and experience in your area of work.

You may substitute on-the-job training for formal educational requirements and may need to demonstrate your creative ability through a portfolio of work/experience.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma, and almost 3 in 10 have an undergraduate university degree.

High School Diploma
Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor
Master

Technology
Electronic equipment
Art/entertainment

Photography
Art
Computer-related courses
English

	Emily Carr University of Art + Design Vancouver, British Columbia, CA Related Program(s): 2D + Experimental Animation (Bachelor of Media Arts) Bachelor Film + Screen Arts (Bachelor of Media Arts) Bachelor	Request Info
	Algonquin College Ottawa, Ontario, CA Related Program(s): Film and Media Production Diploma	Request Info
	University of Sussex Brighton, England, GB Related Program(s): Drama and Film Studies Bachelor; Honours Art History and Film Studies Bachelor; Honours	Request Info
	University of Sunderland Sunderland, England, GB Related Program(s): Film and Media Bachelor; Honours	Request Info
	University of Bedfordshire Luton, England, GB Related Program(s): Media Performance for Film TV and Theatre BA (Hons) Bachelor; Honours	Request Info
	University of Hertfordshire Hatfield, England, GB Related Program(s): English Literature with Film Bachelor; Honours Philosophy and Film Bachelor; Honours	Request Info