Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Media Arts
VIDEO PRODUCTION, Associate of Applied Science
Off ered at Cincinna�
Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science program in Video Produc� on is to provide students with basic skills related
to digital fi lmmaking.
Desired Student Outcomes
1. Communica� on: Graduates will understand the elements of storytelling – how to communicate with an intended audience;
they will have basic wri� en, oral, and visual communica� on skills.
2. Cinematography and Ligh� ng: Graduates will understand the fundamental theory, techniques, and terminology of the
fi eld; will apply cinematography and ligh� ng as components of the storytelling process.
3. Edi� ng and Cri� cal Thinking: Graduates will understand and apply basic edi� ng techniques to aff ect the overall story and
audience reac� on.
4. Professionalism: Graduates will present and conduct themselves professionally; demonstrate knowledge of the fi lm
industry, including career paths, responsibili� es and industry expecta� ons; will apply business principles and prac� ces while
maintaining legal and ethical standards
Program Descrip� on
Students take advantage of well-equipped video and audio studios, up-to-date computer labs and a wide range of industryproven
so� ware. Students will complete a por� olio that demonstrates their knowledge of design, produc� on and communica�
ons skills.
Gradua� on Requirements
To receive an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Video Produc� on students must complete a minimum of 90
quarter-credits with 24 quarter-credits in general educa� on courses and 66 quarter-credits in the specialty area with a cumula�
ve GPA of 2.0 or higher. Also a student must receive a passing grade or credit for all required course work and sa� sfy
all fi nancial obliga� ons with The Illinois Ins� tute of Art.
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