LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
PERSONNEL COMMISSION
CLASS SPECIFICATION
CLASS CODE 4609
PROJECTIONIST
DEFINITION
Sets up, adjusts, operates, tests, and maintains projection equipment including video and digital
projection systems, 35mm, 16mm, and other motion picture film projectors, integral parts of projection
system, and double system sound dummies. Sets up and synchronizes any additional audio and/or visual
playback machines.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Sets up and operates video and digital projection systems, 35mm, 16mm, and other motion picture
projectors, their corresponding sound system, including Dolby Stereo units and double system
reproducers, lamp houses and xenon lamps for classes in the screening rooms.
Synchronizes sound dummies and any additional audio and/or visual playback machines with projectors
for use in transfers, mixing, dubbing or looping.
Demonstrates to instructors and students the proper use of professional motion picture projectors,
ancillary equipment, sound dummies, and synchronizers.
Cross-connects projectors, sound dummies, consoles, and interlock facilities as required.
Prepares film materials for projection, including inspecting and repairing films and soundtracks for mixes
and regular shows.
Performs maintenance and minor repairs on projectors, integral parts of projection system, and sound
dummies.
Instructs students on the appropriate method of building and setting up materials needed for mixing, as
specified by industry standards.
Requisitions spare parts and supplies as needed.
Keeps records of equipment and repairs.
May perform dubbings, loopings, transfers, and may project for sound mixes.
May provide training and work direction to student employees.
Performs related duties as needed.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Projectionist is responsible for the set up, adjustment, operation, testing, minor repair, and
maintenance of professional motion picture projectors, video and digital projection equipment, and all
related connecting equipment, including sound dummies, audio consoles, and interconnecting facilities.
An Instructional Media Technician operates, adjusts, maintains, receives, distributes, and issues
instructional media equipment and provides technical assistance in the preparation of instructional media
materials.
SUPERVISION
General supervision is received from a classified or academic supervisor. Work direction may be
provided to student employees.
PROJECTIONIST
7/8/14
CLASS QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Motion picture projection and other related equipment
Operation of professional 35mm, 16 mm, video, digital and other related projection equipment
Methods, materials, and tools used in the minor repair, maintenance, and adjustment of standard
models of a variety of sound motion-picture projectors
Basic mechanical and electronic principles related to moving picture projectors and other related
equipment, including motion picture interlock systems
Recordkeeping procedures
Basic operations of computer equipment
Skill in:
Operating, maintaining, and repairing film projectors and other related equipment
Ability to:
Operate and adjust projectors and other related equipment properly
Set up sound dummies and synchronize them with projectors
Demonstrate to instructors and students the operation of motion picture equipment
Make minor repairs to motion picture projection equipment
Work independently
Work effectively and cooperatively with students and instructional staff
Learn new innovations in film technology and related fields
Learn general and specialized software applications
ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND one year of full-time paid experience as a
projectionist using 35mm equipment. Course work in cinema arts is desirable.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s)
within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary
from the duties of other positions within the class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the
Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered
disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout
employment. If an individual is in doubt about his or her ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or
possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, he or she should always apply
for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.
Revised
PROJECTIONIST
7/8/14