A/V Technology and Film Careers Course Overview

This course discusses careers in audio/visual (AV) technology and film, and provides students with background about
the required skills, education, equipment, and technology in this industry. Students will understand the collaborative
team effort of many different professionals who make films, videos, audio, and TV programming. The course begins
with an introduction to the history and development of AV technology and film, with subsequent units focusing on
specific sectors of the industry and the stages for producing film and media. The concluding unit focuses on the
finishing stages for exhibition, distribution, and reaching a market. In addition, the course will provide information
about many different careers that are available to students who are interested in AV technology and film.

Objectives
  • apply understanding of the technical and artistic elements of various careers
  • analyze the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems, policies, and procedures
    common in arts, AV technology, and communications activities and facilities
  • analyze the lifestyle implications and physical demands required in the arts, AV technology, and
    communications workplace
  • evaluate the legal and ethical responsibilities required in the arts, AV technology, and communications
    workplace
  • describe the career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the arts, AV
     technology, and communications pathways.
  • evaluate technological advancements and tools that are essential to occupations within the arts, AV
     technology, and communications career cluster.
• analyze the technical, artistic, critical thinking, and creative skills that are required to have successful careers
   in a competitive arts and communications environment

For topics in this course, it is helpful to students to be familiar with general concepts about the entertainment,
broadcast, and information technology industries, as well as the basic skills for conducting research on websites.

If students are not familiar with these topics, it is important for them to familiarize themselves with online resources
for audio, film, and technology concepts by visiting such sites as aes.org, or aicp.com. These websites will provide an
introduction to audio production and filmmaking.