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Media Production

Lawson State Community College

Associate's Degree

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The Media Production AAS (70 credit hours) prepares students for successful employment or advancement in the Media Production industry. Professionals create engaging audio and visual content from music and sound design to film, television, podcasting, content, and digital media. Students plan, capture, edit and mix content using advanced tools. Coursework includes Mass Communications, Writing for Mass Media, Broadcasting, Audio and Video Production, Pre-Production, Post-Production, Digital.

Credits

70 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 27-4011.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingOperations MonitoringCoordinationActive LearningWritingTime ManagementMonitoringService OrientationOperation and ControlSocial PerceptivenessPersuasion

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaEnglish LanguageTelecommunicationsFine ArtsCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologySales and Marketing

Abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningFluency of IdeasOriginalitySpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityVisual Color DiscriminationVisualizationSpeech RecognitionInductive ReasoningHearing SensitivityAuditory AttentionSelective AttentionFar Vision

Tasks

  • Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
  • Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
  • Operate drones for aerial videography and photography during live events or for pre-recorded material.
  • Purchase audio or video equipment.
  • Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instruc
  • Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequen
  • Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running sto
  • Write scripts.
  • Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a produ
  • Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
  • Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
  • Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and cam
  • Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising
  • Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure,
  • Operate drones to capture aerial or unique angle footage for film, television, or video productions.
  • Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's crea
  • Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
  • Present drafts and ideas to clients.

Technology

Video creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDocument management softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb platform development softwareFilesystem softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Assistive amplification systemsAudio presentation systemsAudioconferencing systemsAudiovisual A/V mixersCassette playersClaw hammersCompact disk CD burners or playersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital camcordersDigital oscilloscopesDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersDigital voltmeters DVMIntegrated speaker systemsAudio patch baysDigital video disk DVD recordersDigital video editing systemsLaptop computersNetwork routersPersonal computersVideo patch baysYouTube.com1/3 octave equalizersAmplifiersAudio compressorsAudio filtersAudio mixer consolesCable testersChannel equalizers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Audio and Video Technicians27-4011.00
  • Film and Video Editors27-4032.00
  • Sound Engineering Technicians27-4014.00
  • Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film27-4031.00
  • Writers and Authors27-3043.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Audio and video media systems — diagnose common signal-flow problems and apply corrective adjustments with minimal supervision in a live or studio environment.
  • Electronic equipment for recording and editing — install, adjust, and operate routinely to produce broadcast-ready program segments.
  • Soundtracks and dialogue tracks — record and edit using digital audio workstation software to meet production specifications for film or video projects.
  • Live concert and event lighting and sound — control and balance before, during intermissions, and after performances according to the show plot.
  • Video input switching — execute smooth transitions between cameras, film, and network or local programming feeds during a live broadcast.
  • Audio and video data — digitize, encode, and archive in multiple formats to meet project delivery requirements on a production timeline.
  • Junior assistants and production support personnel — coordinate task assignments and monitor progress during routine production activities.
  • Video conferencing and multimedia presentation systems — configure and operate for corporate or institutional clients with reduced oversight.
  • Equipment repair needs — evaluate severity, document findings, and escalate major issues to engineering or vendor support in a timely manner.
  • Production schedules and technical riders — read, interpret, and translate requirements into equipment setup plans for events of moderate complexity.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
48%
Placement Rate
68%