VIDEO, SOUND, & MUSIC PRODUCTION
A CENTRAL MONTCO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
VIDEO, SOUND, AND MUSIC PRODUCTION
Course Description/Objectives:
This program introduces students to the art and science of multimedia technology. Students learn several types of media productions while developing a full understanding of hardware, software, and the equipment necessary for delivering effective presentations for business, industry, and entertainment. Instruction includes training in concept design, video production, television production, audio production, web design, electronic computer imaging, and presentation technology. A variety of computer software applications are taught including the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Lightroom, Audition, After Effects, Acrobat, and Media Encoder, as well as GarageBand, WIX Web Editor, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. In addition, clustered learning experiences are offered in collaboration with the Commercial Art & Design as part of the Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications career cluster.
In this course, students learn to develop and communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively through digital media content. A digital media perspective involves purposeful design incorporating text, graphics, audio, and video into a cohesive message or story. This requires critical thinking, information literacy, communication proficiency, as well as self-and-peer-evaluation. Students will develop a practical understanding of hardware, software, and the equipment necessary for delivering effective presentations for business, industry, and entertainment.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Instruction includes training in concept design, video production, television production, audio production, web design, electronic computer imaging, and presentation technology. A variety of computer software applications are taught including the Adobe Cloud: Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, After Effects, Acrobat, and Media Encoder, and are prepared to earn several industry certifications. Furthermore, students will create and manage a public course blog where they will post multimedia assignments and interact with fellow students through project critiques.
Using state-of-the-art digital technology, students will apply their knowledge to create quality media productions for broadcast, the web, corporate video-based communications, and computer-based presentation technology. In addition, students will receive instruction in Internet Technology, Website Development, and Project Management. Clustered learning experiences are offered in collaboration with the Commercial Art & Design and Computer & Internet Technology pathways as part of the Arts, A/V Technology, & Communications career cluster.
