CMVP - Communications Media Program, Video Production Option, A.A.S

Program Title

Communications Media Program, Video Production Option, A.A.S

Program Code

CMVP

Program Description

This option prepares students for entry-level positions in the video industry. Hands-on experience, with an emphasis on digital technology, provides the skills necessary to plan programming and assist production as a camera operator, audio recordist, technical director, or general crew member. Students who wish to continue at the four-year level should consider one of the options of the Humanities A.A. Program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Demonstrate proficiency with television studio equipment, digital audio and digital video technology
- Create projects that adhere to a variety of aesthetic principles
- Apply concepts about the history and nature of television production

Requirements

General Education: 20-22 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research or course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Humanities or Social Sciences Credits: 3 *
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 3-4
Any General Education Credits: 7-9

General Education Note:

*One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.

Career Studies: 21 Credits as Follows:

course - Communication Credits: 3
course - Communication Media Credits: 3
course - Audio in Media Credits: 3
course - TV Aesthetics and Analysis Credits: 3
course - Television Production Credits: 3
course - Digital Video Production Credits: 3
course - Video Editing and Post Production Credits: 3

Career Studies: 15 Credits From Among the Following:

course - Film Appreciation: Motion Picture/Art Credits: 3
course - Advanced Digital Audio/Musical Recording Credits: 3 **
course - Introduction to Digital Media Credits: 3
course - Digital Editing: After Effects Credits: 3
course - Production & Storyboarding: Photoshop Credits: 3
course - Special Project - Television Credits: 1-6
course - Television Internship Credits: 1-6

Elective: 2-4 Credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Note:

*Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

course - Communication Credits: 3
course - TV Aesthetics and Analysis Credits: 3
course - Television Production Credits: 3
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2: Spring Term

course - Communication Media Credits: 3
course - Digital Video Production Credits: 3
Communications Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
General Education Credits: 3 (1)

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3: Fall Term

course - Audio in Media Credits: 3
course - Video Editing and Post Production or Career Studies Credits: 3
Career Studies Credits: 6
Mathematics or Science or Technological Competency Credits: 3-4

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 4: Spring Term

course - Video Editing and Post Production or Career Studies Credits: 3
Career Studies Credits: 6
General Education Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 2-4 Credits

Total Credits: 14-16

Sequence Note:

(1) One course is recommended from the Cultural and Global Awareness knowledge area.