Title of Major: Visual Arts Professional - Media Production, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.VSL-P.MEDIA-PROD

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Visual Arts and Humanities Department

Purpose:  Designed for students who wish to gain skills that will better prepare them to work in the video and film industry. Students will develop basic skills in the production and post-production of time-based media. With a focus mainly on digital video, students will get first-hand experience developing, making, and editing original footage.

This program is not specifically designed for transfer to a four year institution. Should a student wish to transfer using this degree it is strongly recommended that the student consult with a transfer advisor and the department video coordinator to ensure an efficient transfer. Students may also wish to consider the Visual Arts Transfer AA degree or the Video Production Certificate.

Additional Degree Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in each Visual Arts Professional program course requirement.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Wilfredo Valladares

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Mathematics General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
ART 100 - Two-Dimensional Design   (Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
ART 180 - Introduction to Film	3 credit hours
ART 160 - Video 1	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   (English Composition General Education Requirement)	3 credit hours
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement	4 credit hours
Wellness General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
ART 106 - Introduction to Digital Design   (Technology Requirement)	3 credit hours
ART 161 - Video Editing	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement    (Note: Many Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education courses also fulfill the Diversity Requirement.)	3 credit hours
ART 112 - Introduction to Sound Design	3 credit hours
ART 120 - Digital Photography 1	3 credit hours
ART 251 - Animation 1	3 credit hours
Choose one course from the following list of Art Electives: ART 121 - Darkroom Photography 1: Black & White   ART 125 - Drawing 1   ART 170 - Web Design 1   ART 181 - Introduction to American Film    ART 215 - Notable Film Directors   ART 216 - Independent Film   ART 239 - Techniques of Photographic Lighting   ART 252 - Animation 2   ART 262 - Image & Design	3 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ART 260 - Video 2	3 credit hours
ART 250 - Digital Portfolio Development	3 credit hours
ART 275 - Digital Arts Internship   If available, student may substitute a capstone or practicum course for ART 275, pending approval of department chair.	3 credit hours
Choose one additional course from the list of Art Electives in Term 3.	3 credit hours
Electives No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.	5 credit hours