PROGRAM description:
This program is designed to prepare students for initial employment as production assistants, audio/video equipment technicians, video/TV camera operators, video editors, multi-media artists/ animators and broadcast technicians. Students get hands-on training in the latest techniques for digital videography including professional video camera operation, on- and off-line editing, scripting, lighting, field/studio production, and video editing.
OCCUPATION description:
Audio & Video Equipment Technicians: Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences.
Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Motion Picture: Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.
Film & Video Editors: Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images. Excludes "Sound Engineering Technicians".
Program Structure:
The following table illustrates the PSAV program structure:
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COURSE #
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OCP
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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HOURS
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Resident Tuition
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Non-Resident Tuition
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RTV0015
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A
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Digital Video Fundamentals
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450
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$1,249.00
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$4,731.00
|
|
RTV0016
|
B
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Audio & Video Equipment Technician
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300
|
$831.00
|
$3,153.00
|
|
RTV0017
|
C
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Camera Operator
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150
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$418.00
|
$1,578.00
|
|
|
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TOTAL
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1500
|
$2,498.00
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$9,462.00
|
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Additional Costs:
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Resident
|
Non-Resident
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Registration Fee
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$10.00
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$10.00
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Approximate Books/Supplies
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$450.00
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$450.00
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Approximate Total Program Cost:
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$2,958.00
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$9,922.00
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
AGE: 16 years or older
DIPLOMA: N/A
TABE: MATH 9.0 LANGUAGE 9.0 READING 9.0 or meet other basic skill requirements
Industry Certification: Apple Certified Pro (ACP) – Final Cut Pro X $150.00; Adobe Certified Associate Premiere Pro $150.00; Adobe Certified Associate Photoshop $150.00
Advisory Salary Range: $20,800 - $41,200
Camera Operator A/V Tech Editor Broadcast Tech
Tallahassee: $20,800 - $41,200 N/A N/A $26,500 - $59,300
Average: $23,600 N/A N/A $38,400
State Average: $33,900 $32,100 $30,500 $35,700
National Average: $42,500 $41,200 $54,500 $46,500
Program Completion Rate: 100% - Program Placement Rate: 100% - Program Certification Pass Rate: 100%
