Visual Communication AAS Degree: Video & Post Production
A Program Overview of the Arts, Humanities, Communication & Design Area of Study Updated as of May 2019
Programs At-A-Glance
Visual Communication AAS: Video & Post Production Track Available at LSC-Kingwood, LSC-North Harris and LSC-Westway Park
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1 Median Wage: $46,284
Video and Post Production Certificate Available at LSC-Kingwood, LSC-North he goal of the visual communication program is to create a stimulating Harris and LSC-Westway Park learning environment for students where they can pursue their specific Tinterest within five areas of professional study: graphic design, LoneStar.edu/Video-Production-Certificate multimedia, web design, video and post production and 3-D animation. As preparation for employment in a range of design disciplines, students gain an understanding of ideation, visual organization, typography, and production tools and technology, including their application and the Visual Communication AAS degrees and creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual information. certificates are also available in graphic design, 3D animation, multimedia, and Courses in the video production program provide training in the theory and web design tracks. technical processes used in a modern commercial video production studio. Students are given hands-on instruction in the operation of professional cameras, lighting, sound, and video editing equipment, script writing and storyboarding to create video for a variety of delivery platforms; movies, television, commercials, online and other new media. Companies that hire video & post production students include a wide array of different levels of employment.
The visual communication associate of applied science degree is awarded for successful completion of 60 credit hours that include a common core of academic and a selection of technical courses. A certificate in visual communication is structured to be completed in 2-3 semesters and is designed to provide a core understanding of a specific area.
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Certificate II AAS Degree Corporate 48 Credits 60 Credits College
Digital Video I Introduction to Composition & Rhetoric I Professional Digital Media development Lighting for Film & Video Social/Behavioral Science opportunities Cinematography are available Digital Imaging I College Algebra for additional Advanced Digital Video training and Design Communication I Creative Arts / Language, licensure. TV Production Workshop Philosophy & Culture Drawing I Video Visual Effects II General Education Elective TV Field Production Portfolio Development OR Digital Sound Cooperative Education - Commercial and Production Management Advertising Art
Video Visual Effects I
Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience
Representative career titles and job positions for this program plan include: • Videographer • Digital Media Coordinator • Film Editor2
1Median Wage: $46,284
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2Position titles vary by employer and location. Complete your Visual Communication AAS: Video & Post Production Track in 2 years! For more information on gainful employment, visit LoneStar.edu/GainfulEmployment.
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