Course Catalog - Digital Communications - Audio Video Production

Digital Communications - Audio Video Production

Business & Industry Endorsement

PR: Prerequisite   |   CR: Credit for Course   |   SEM: Semesters   |   LC: Local Credit

(It is recommended students follow the program of study sequence level 1-4 as outlined by TEA.)

Level 1: Principles of Arts, AV Technology, and Communication #8175

Students will apply professional communications strategies in a variety of platforms. Students will use technology applications when completing multimedia projects and processes, while focusing on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing content including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.  Utilizing lab facilities modeled after real-world studios, students will explore and examine problem-solving methods as it relates to multimedia careers.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 2: Digital Communications in the 21st Century M #8179

Level 2: Digital Communications in the 21st Century D #8518

Digital Communications in the 21st Century will prepare students for the societal demands of increased civic literacy, independent working environments, global awareness, and the mastery of a base set of analysis and communication skills. Students will be expected to design and present an effective product based on well researched issues in order to thoughtfully propose suggested solutions to authoritative stakeholders. The outcome of the process and product approach is to provide students an authentic platform to demonstrate effective application of multimedia tools within the contexts of global communication and collaborative communities and appropriately share their voices to affect change that concerns their future.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Audio/Video Production I M #8173

Students will develop an understanding of the Arts, Audio/ Video Technology, and Communications industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production audio and video activities.

SEM: 2 CR: 1

Level 3: Audio/Video Production with Lab I M #8191

Students will develop an understanding of the Arts, Audio/ Video Technology, and Communications industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production audio and video activities. This course includes an additional one hour lab.

Corequisite: Audio/Video Production I. This course must be taken concurrently with Audio/Video Production I and may not be taken as a stand-alone course. 

SEM: 2 CR: 2

Level 4: Audio/Video Production with Lab II M #8168

Level 4: Audio/Video Production with Lab II D #8163

Students develop an advanced understanding of the Audio/Video Production industry with a focus on preproduction, production, and post-production activities. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio format or an advanced format, including both audio and video.This course includes an additional one hour lab.

Corequisite: Audio/Video Production II. This course must be taken concurrently with Audio/Video Production II and may not be taken as a stand-alone course. 

PR: Audio/Video Production I

SEM: 2 CR: 2