Overview
The Audio/Video Production program at Cincinnati State prepares students to create and manipulate digital audio, video, and graphic images. Career destinations for AVP graduates include broadcast and cable television and other entertainment industries; web and multimedia development companies; and media production departments in commercial, corporate, and industrial settings.
A significant number of courses required for the degree are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some of the required courses also are offered in the evening or on weekends.
Students entering the Audio/Video Production program are expected to own a laptop computer and a subscription to cloud-based software used in classes.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Job titles for graduates include video editor, sound designer, videographer, audio/video specialist, compositing artist, motion graphics designer, or production assistant.
Related Programs
Graphic Design (GRD)Graphic Imaging Technology (GIT)Web and Multimedia Design (WEBM)Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Use industry-standard software applications for digital audio and video editing, such as AVID, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Pro Tools
- Operate and maintain digital audio and video equipment including cameras, microphones, cables, and computers
- Apply basic skills for 2-D and 3-D software applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Maya
- Use web languages and tools such as HTML and Flash
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Media Production Assistant
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Sound Designer/Editor
- Video Editor
- Videographer
Graduate Employment Outlook
Good, although competition is strong, especially in major metropolitan areas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for skilled audio and video technicians is expected to grow about 9 percent through 2022.
$27,500 to $42,000 annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Curriculum
Effective 2022-2023 academic year
Audio/Video Production (AVP)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| AVP 100 | Introduction to Audio/Video Production ( B) | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| ART 125 | Design Principles ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| AVP 110 | Videography: Single Camera Production and Lighting ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| GRD 120 | Beginning 2D Graphics: Bitmap ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| AVP 130 | Audio: Editing & Mixing ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| TC XXX Technical Communication Elective (T) | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| MID 190 | Career Preparation: Multimedia Information Design ( B) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MKT 115 | Marketing Research for Multimedia Professionals ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AVP 120 | Digital Video Editing ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| GRD 130 | Beginning 2D Graphics: Vector ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| AVP 230 | Audio: Production/Sound Design ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AVP 220 | Video Editing and Compositing ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AVP 210 | Videography- Multi Camera Production and Lighting ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AVP 240 | Motion Graphics/Compositing: After Effects ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| AVP XXX Co-op/Internship Elective (T) | 1 | 40 | 1 | |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| XXX XXX AVP Elective 1 (T) | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| XXX XXX AVP Elective 2 (T) | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| XXX XXX Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 49 | 98 | 62 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Technical Communication Elective | ||
| TC 205 | Scriptwriting: Short Forms | 3 |
| TC 210 | Scriptwriting: Long Forms | 3 |
| AVP Electives | ||
| AVP 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Audio/Video Production | 1 |
| AVP 250 | Alternate Editing Platforms-Video | 2 |
| AVP 255 | Advanced Lighting Techniques | 2 |
| AVP 260 | Color Grading, Correction and Continunity | 2 |
| AVP 265 | Video Compression- DVD Authoring | 2 |
| AVP 270 | Alternate Editing Platforms- Audio | 2 |
| AVP 275 | Advanced Audio Mixing- 5.1 Surround | 2 |
| AVP 280 | Mulit Track Recording Techniques | 2 |
| AVP 285 | AVP Independent Project | 3 |
| AVP 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Audio/Video Production | 2 |
| AVP 295 | Internship 2: Audio/Video Production | 2 |
| GRD 260 | 3D Visualization | 5 |
| WEB 111 | Web Development 1 | 3 |
| WEB 220 | Animated and Interactive Web Content | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| Any ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 | |
| Co-op/Internship Elective | ||
| AVP 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Audio/Video Production | 1 |
| AVP 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Audio/Video Production | 2 |
| AVP 294 | Internship 1: Audio/Video Production | 2 |
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.