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Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications
Careers in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster require, in addition to creative aptitude, a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong academic foundation, and a proficiency in oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the various and multifaceted career opportunities in the cluster and the knowledge, skills and educational requirements for those opportunities. Students learn the principles of audio/video technology using non-linear editing software and video cameras in a laboratory environment. Career skills, script writing, and script production will also be taught. Students learn video basics as well as participate in pre-production, production, and post-production stages of video creation, distribution, and evaluation of the product. Students acquire a beginning knowledge of graphic design, illustration, desktop publishing, and animation for Web and video. Software used: Adobe Production Premium CS6–Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, and Audition.
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Audio/Video Production
Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio-Visual Technology and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production audio and video activities. Students advance their knowledge by applying the principles of video technology through the use of professional level editing software. Instruction includes operation of different types of cameras, master studio techniques, electronic editing, lighting, script writing, direction, production, and special effects. The use of treatments, storyboards, timelines, and scripts is stressed in order to streamline production and post-production. Projects meeting predetermined standards may be incorporated into Dragon TV broadcasts or submitted for contest purposes. Other aspects of media production such as print and web media is included as much as possible. This course is used as a preparation for those students progressing to the Advanced Audio/Video Production and Practicum in Audio/Video Production courses. Software used: Adobe Production Premium CS6–Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition.
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Advanced Audio/Video Production
Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on pre-production, production, and post-production audio and video activities. This course focuses on producing a regular in-school broadcast in order to promote communication within the school environment. Students apply the principles of broadcast journalism and technical skills in order to create high quality video productions. Technical skills learned and practiced include using professional and consumer type video cameras; using professional video broadcast equipment, graphic design, and digital video and audio editing. Additional skill development includes storyboarding, script writing, time management, project management, teamwork, and evaluating final product. Software used: Adobe Production Premium CS6–Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition; Final Cut Pro and GarageBand for Mac.
Practicum in Audio/Video Production
Careers in audio and video technology and film production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an increasing understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production, and post-production audio and video activities in a studio environment. This course may be implemented in an advanced audio, video, or animation format. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.
Graphic Design and Illustration
Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries. Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles of visual art and design. Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
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