Audio/Video Production (AVP)
Audio/Video Production (AVP)
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.
For students seeking the Audio/Video Production degree, owning a laptop computer and a subscription to cloud-based software used in classes is strongly recommended. The AVP program chair can provide details and program-specific requirements.
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.
For more information, please contact the Center for Innovative Technologies at (513) 569-1743.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit our Admissions Page
Audio/Video Production (AVP)
Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
---|---|---|---|---|
ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
MID 110 | Digital Media Concepts ( B) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
MAT 120 | Technical Mathematics ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
AVP 100 | Introduction to Audio/ Video Production ( B) | 4 | 1 | 4 |
ART 125 | Design Principles ( G) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Semester 2 | ||||
AVP 110 | Videography:Single Camera Production & Lighting ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
GRD 110 | Beginning 2D Graphics ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
AVP 130 | Audio: Editing & Mixing ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 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 |
GRD 210 | Applied 2D Graphics: Audio/Video Production ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
AVP 120 | Digital Video Editing ( 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: | 51 | 100 | 65 |
Electives
First Year Experience Elective | ||
FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 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 | 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 CRJ, 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 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
AVP Courses
AVP 100 Introduction to Audio/ Video Production
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A course on foundation principles of videography and lighting, audio and sound design, and video editing and post production. Topics include: industry vocabulary, workflow, and professional practices.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 and AFM 092, or appropriate placement test scores
AVP 110 Videography:Single Camera Production & Lighting
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on concepts and techniques for single camera video production. Topics include: industry terminology, pre-production and planning, camera types and formats, shot composition, and use of gripping and support equipment.
Prerequisites: AVP 100 and MID 110 and ART 125 (minimum grade C for all)
AVP 120 Digital Video Editing
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on non-linear digital video editing, with additional focus on storytelling and production workflow. Topics include: session set up, media management and acquisition, basic editing techniques, and output and delivery.
Prerequisites: AVP 110 (minimum grade C)
AVP 130 Audio: Editing & Mixing
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on concepts and techniques for digital audio editing and mixing using ProTools HD and LE systems. Topics include: session set-up, routing, signal flow, equalization, dynamics control, and delivery.
Prerequisites: AVP 100 and MID 110 and ART 125 (minimum grade C for all)
AVP 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None
AVP 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 191
AVP 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 192
AVP 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 193
AVP 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 194
AVP 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 195
AVP 198 First Year Special Topics in Audio/Video Production
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Audio/Video Production, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
AVP 199 First Year Independent Project in Audio/Video Production
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Audio/Video Production that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Audio/Video Production faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
AVP 210 Videography- Multi Camera Production and Lighting
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on concepts and techniques for multi camera video production. Topics include: industry terminology, pre-production and planning, camera types and formats, shot composition, and use of gripping and support equipment.
Prerequisites: AVP 110 (minimum grade C)
AVP 220 Video Editing and Compositing
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on advanced concepts and techniques for video editing. Topics include: text and motion graphics, composting, color correction, keyframing, and multicamera editing and effects.
Prerequisites: AVP 120 (minimum grade C)
AVP 230 Audio: Production/Sound Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on advanced concepts and techniques for audio production. Topics include: voice recording and direction, sound effects creation, music and editing, and mix-to-picture techniques.
Prerequisites: AVP 130 (minimum grade C)
AVP 240 Motion Graphics/ Compositing: After- Effects
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on professional techniques for using Adobe After Effects in video post-production of movies and commercials.
Prerequisites: GRD 210, GRD 215, or GRD 220 (minimum grade C for all)
AVP 250 Alternate Editing Platforms-Video
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on varieties of industry-standard software and hardware used for video editing.
Prerequisites: AVP 220 (minimum grade C)
AVP 255 Advanced Lighting Techniques
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on advanced lighting techniques. Topics include: principles of electricity, color theory, and gripping and lighting for various digital media formats.
Prerequisites: AVP 210 (minimum grade C)
AVP 260 Color Grading, Correction and Continunity
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on techniques for color correction and color grading. Topics include: balance and continuity, and creating emotional and special effect.
Prerequisites: AVP 220 (minimum grade C)
AVP 265 Video Compression- DVD Authoring
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on techniques for video compression and DVD authoring. Topics include: past and current video file CODEC and format types, and file delivery and compatibility.
Prerequisites: AVP 220 (minimum grade C)
AVP 270 Alternate Editing Platforms- Audio
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on varieties of industry-standard software and hardware used for audio editing.
Prerequisites: AVP 230 (minimum grade C)
AVP 275 Advanced Audio Mixing- 5.1 Surround
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on advanced mix techniques using five-channel (5.1) surround sound. Topics include: bass management, recording for surround, and final output.
Prerequisites: AVP 230 (minimum grade C)
AVP 280 Mulit Track Recording Techniques
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on techniques for multi-track recording from pre-production through final mix. Topics include: session flow and management, microphone placement, and mixing techniques.
Prerequisites: AVP 230 (minimum grade C)
AVP 285 AVP Independent Project
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Qualified students work individually or with an approved team from concept to completion on a media production project, and present the results to reviewers. Topic and outline must be presented to a jury of instructors, and approved prior to course registration. Students who do not successfully complete the course may make one additional attempt.
Prerequisites: Audio/Video Production Program Chair consent, and minimum 3.0 GPA
Instructor Consent Required
AVP 290 Audio/Video Production Capstone
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Qualified students work in structured teams to develop audio and video deliverables for an external client, and present the results to reviewers. Activities include audience, client, and market analysis; and all phases of production including pre- and post. Students who do not successfully complete the course may make one additional attempt.
Prerequisites: Audio/Video Program Chair consent, and minimum 2.5 GPA
Instructor Consent Required
AVP 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None
AVP 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 291
AVP 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 292
AVP 294 Internship 1: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MID 190
AVP 295 Internship 2: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 294
AVP 298 Second Year Special Topics in Audio/Video Production
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on selected topics related to Audio/Video Production, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
AVP 299 Second Year Independent Project in Audio/Video Production
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A project related to Audio/Video Production that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Audio/Video Production faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Instructor Approval
MID Courses
MID 110 Digital Media Concepts
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
An introduction to operating systems, software, hardware, and peripheral equipment used to create, revise, and produce content for multimedia products.
Prerequisites: AFL 085 or appropriate placement test score
MID 120 Drawing Fundamentals for Multimedia Information Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on fundamental drawing techniques used in multimedia fields. Topics include: sketching, 3-D drawing, conceptual drawing, and architectural drawing.
Prerequisites: None
MID 125 Storyboarding
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on fundamentals of storyboarding for video, animation, multimedia, and web. Topics include: traditional drawing and digital illustration, image acquisition and composition, shot framing and description, and industry standards for labeling.
Prerequisites: None
MID 190 Career Preparation: Multimedia Information Design
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on career planning for students seeking employment in multimedia fields. Topics include: self assessment, career research, resume development, interview skills and job hunting strategies, and cooperative education policies and procedures.
Prerequisites: MID 110 and ART 125, or AVP 100 (minimum grade C for all)
Faculty
Program Chair/Advisor
Professor David Killen, BA
david.killen@cincinnatistate.edu
Co-op Coordinator
Professor Andrea (Andi) Feld, BA
andrea.feld@cincinnatistate.edu