Mondays & Wednesdays

04/13/2026 - 06/08/2026 (8 weeks)

Questions? Email: filmproduction@wlac.edu

Instructor: Ryan Creasy, Local 600

This course introduces students to the basic skills of the Loader, Digital Utility, Media Manager and Second Camera Assistant. The course covers many topics, including the fundamentals of image capture and optics for moving pictures, an overview of the camera crew - with a focus on Loading, Utility and Media Management - as well life skills on location and in the studio. This pathway is not for aspiring Directors of Photography unless you are willing to work your way up over 15 or more years in the Camera department.

The goal of the class is to teach students the skills necessary to work as a camera assistant with particular emphasis on working as a loader and digital utility. It includes lecture and hands-on lab time for the students to practice and drill skills including loading, monitor setup, camera settings and concepts, department paperwork and working collaboratively with other crew.

This course will give students the baseline skillset and networks needed to start earning paid work experience in the Camera department on non-union productions.