Broadly, individuals that work in the AV communications industry manufacture, sell, rent, design, install, integrate, operate, and repair the equipment of audiovisual communications. They are involved in the presentation of sound, video, and data to groups in such venues as corporate boardrooms, hotels, convention centers, classrooms, theme parks, stadiums, and museums. The major activity sectors in the AV communications industry are distributive service firms (AV dealers, rental companies, consultants, designers, and related firms), manufacturers of AV presentations and communications products, and large end-users.
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A/V Production Program of Study.
Course: AV Production I
A/V Production I is a foundational course for
students interested in A/V (audio/visual) production occupations. Upon completion of this course,
proficient students will be able to explain and complete the phases of the production process
including pre-production, production, and post-production. Students will establish basic skills in operating cameras, basic audio equipment, and other production equipment. Standards in this
course include career exploration, an overview of the history and evolution of A/V production, and
legal issues affecting A/V production. In addition, students will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion
in a portfolio.
Course: AV Production II
A/V Production II is the second course to prepare
students for a career in audio/visual production. Building on knowledge acquired in A/V Production
I, this course advances technical skills in utilizing industry equipment related to lighting and audio,
and it places special emphasis on the research and technical writing involved in planning productions. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to plan, capture, and
edit research-based productions of increasing complexity, individually and through collaboration in
teams. In addition to more robust career preparation, standards in this course include an
investigation of concerns affecting A/V production businesses, such as ethical and legal issues,
technology, funding, and the organization of professional roles in various industries. Students will
continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios.
Course: AV Production III
A/V Production III is an applied-knowledge course intended to prepare students to pursue careers
and post-secondary learning in audio/visual production. Students in this course will apply knowledge
and skills from previous courses to create productions both independently
and in teams, with the option of participating in a work-based learning experience for additional credit. Students will use industry equipment and technology to complete all phases of the
production process, including planning, coordinating, capturing, editing, and distributing
productions. Standards in this course include policies and regulations, independent and
collaborative productions, distribution of media, and the production of live events. Students will
continue compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios. Upon completion of this course,
proficient students will be prepared for a career in audio/visual production or to transition to a
postsecondary program for further study.