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VIDEO TECHNOLOGY -- ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS
(Level I Certificate)
North Lake only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.VIDEO.ANIM.17
This program provides the student with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required for entry-level employment in the field of animation and special effects. Emphasis is placed on computer-based animation and visual effects for film, video and interactive multimedia production.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I | 3 |
| RTVB 2430 | Film and Video Editing | 4 |
| RTVB 1409 | Audio/Radio Production I | 4 |
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| 14 |
SEMESTER II
| ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | 3 |
| ARTV 2345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering II | 3 |
| RTVB 1320 | Television Lighting | 3 |
| ARTV 2341 | Advanced Digital Video | 3 |
| +Electives | 3 | |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 29 |
+Electives - must be selected from the following:
| ARTC 1302 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
| FLMC 1331 | Video Graphics and Visual Effects I | 3 |
| RTVB 1391 | Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting | 3 |
| RTVB 1392 | Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 3 |
| ARTV 2355 | Character Rigging and Animation | 3 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow the version on this page.
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VIDEO TECHNOLOGY -- AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST
Gainful Employment Information(Level I Certificate)
North Lake only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.VIDEO.AUDIO.VIS
The Audio Visual Specialist Certificate provides an opportunity for students to acquire knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of video technology. Upon successful completion, students will be qualified for employment as event videographers/editors, corporate audio-visual technicians, legal deposition videographers, TV/Film production assistants, live-event camera operators and utility technicians, and freelance videographer/editors.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| RTVB 1305 | Introduction to Television Technology | 3 |
| RTVB 1425 | TV Studio Production | 4 |
| RTVB 2430 | Film and Video Editing | 4 |
| RTVB 1320 | Television Lighting | 3 |
| 14 |
SEMESTER II
| RTVB 1421 | TV/Video Field Production | 4 |
| RTVB 1409 | Audio/Radio Production I | 4 |
| RTVB 2370 | Business Aspects of Video Technology | 3 |
| FLMC 1331 | Video Graphics and Visual Effects I OR | 3 |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I | (3) |
| 14 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 28 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
New students who are entering the college for the first time should follow the version on this page.
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VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
North Lake only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.VIDEO.TECH
The Video Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry level or advanced employment in the video industry. Opportunities in medicine, entertainment, advertising, industry, broadcast, cable, education, military, government, and business are among the career options. Students will develop skills and knowledge necessary to plan, budget, produce, and perform post-production of various video projects.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| RTVB 1305 | Introduction to Television Technology | 3 |
| RTVB 1425 | TV Studio Production | 4 |
| RTVB 2430 | Film and Video Editing | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| 14 |
SEMESTER II
| RTVB 1320 | Television Lighting | 3 |
| RTVB 1421 | TV/Video Field Production | 4 |
| FLMC 1331 | Video Graphics and Visual Effects I | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | (3) |
| +++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
| 16 |
SEMESTER III
| RTVB 2437 | TV/Video Production Workshop I | 4 |
| DRAM 2366 | Introduction to Cinema OR | 3 |
| MUSI 1306 | Music Appreciation | (3) |
| ++Elective | Natural Science | 4 |
| RTVB 1409 | Audio/Radio Production I | 4 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER IV
| RTVB 1345 | Broadcast Engineering | 3 |
| RTVB 2455 | TV/Video Production Workshop II | 4 |
| RTVB 2282 | Cooperative Education-Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 2 |
| +Electives | Elective list (one course) | 3 |
| RTVB 2370 | Business Aspects of Video Technology | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
+Elective - must be selected from the following:
| ARTV 1341 | 3-D Animation I | 3 |
| ARTV 1345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering I | 3 |
| ARTV 2335 | Portfolio Development for Animation | 3 |
| ARTV 2341 | Advanced Digital Video | 3 |
| ARTV 2345 | 3-D Modeling and Rendering II | 3 |
| ARTV 2351 | 3-D Animation II | 3 |
| ARTV 2355 | Character Rigging and Animation | 3 |
| FLMC 2331 | Video Graphics and Visual Effects II | 3 |
| FLMC 1311 | Survey of the Motion Picture | 3 |
| RTVB 1329 | Scriptwriting | 3 |
| RTVB 1347 | Audio/Radio Production II | 3 |
| RTVB 1391 | Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting | 3 |
| RTVB 2383 | Cooperative Education - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 3 |
++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Sciences.
+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
