Students will be able to operate a SLR still camera and peripherals, produce finished prints, control lighting, exposure, and composition, select and use correct film, speed and megapixel resolution; Identify and operate computer and peripheral devices; Create and manipulate sound and images with application software, Prepare images for appropriate output, Identify various media options; Operate video camera, camcorder, and peripheral equipment, select, set up and operate sound reinforcement equipment, edit video clips, write script, identify and incorporate sound and special effects, record and mix audio, engineer audio and video, select, case and direct talent, light, direct, and produce the final project; Determine client objectives, Develop creative outline, Present and select media options, create and present storyboard and scripts, develop, present, and evaluate a proposal/project; Apply principles and elements of design, select and design for a specific media, apply principles of animation; Develop and efficiently utilize production schedules and personnel, prepare and manage the production budget and resources, communicate effectively with client and production team, maintain quality control, follow copyright, licensing and broadcast laws; Identify and safely use basic hand tools, follow safety guidelines for personnel and equipment operation, perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting, install and upgrade computer software, perform hardware upgrades to computer equipment, interpret equipment specifications; Utilize network technology, web browsers, and network tools; Effectively utilize search engines, identify uses of network protocols related to audio-visual transmission, plan and create a web page; Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of digital television, video, and audio. Performance Component: Audio-Visual Editing (34%), Videography (33%), and Engineering and Troubleshooting (33%).
