Video Production Certificate: 209A

(R): 209A

This certificate is designed to teach video and audio production skills through hands-on, industry standard, experience-based classes in studio, field, and post production. Skill sets designed to enhance employment opportunities are demonstrated in a digital portfolio. These skills will be of value in broadcast, corporate, interactive, and educational media production and distribution.

Completion of all curriculum requirements will lead to the award of the video production certificate. All students should meet with an academic advisor in the Media Arts & Technologies Department to make an academic plan or discuss career or transfer goals.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

TVRA 120 - Video Production I 4 semester hours
TVRA 125 - Audio Production Techniques 4 semester hours
TVRA 140 - Video Editing 3 semester hours
TVRA 224 - Electronic Field Production 3 semester hours
TVRA 230 - Video Production II 4 semester hours
TVRA 234 - Television Directing 3 semester hours
TVRA 236 - Video Production Portfolio 2 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 23

This Career Program (CTE) is not designed for transfer; however, many colleges and universities accept the course work. Most 200 level TVRA courses transfer as lower level electives.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Record professional video and audio in the studio and on location with a variety of cameras, lights, microphones, and recording devices.
Write, produce and edit professional videos and/or animations of various lengths designed to inform, engage or entertain specific target audiences.
Solve technical and logistical problems through planning and preparation to successfully meet client deadlines with documentation of progress and delivery of product.
Apply constructive, organized work habits and demonstrate safe practices in the use of technical video and audio equipment and computer hardware and software.