Audiovisual Production, Associate of Applied Science
Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Audiovisual Production Program prepares students for careers in the ever-evolving media industry. The Audiovisual Production Program blends music production, sound design and video technology to create compelling multimedia content for all forms of visual media including web, video, film, animation, mobile technology, and games. Whether you’re a musician looking to make better videos for the web, a game designer searching for better sound or your goal is to make feature films, Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Audiovisual Production Program will provide you with the skills needed to succeed.
With small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, students are immersed in a curriculum that models the workflow of professional media production. The Audiovisual Production Program provides hands-on training utilizing industry-standard technology while focusing on professional best practices to build a music production and sound design portfolio that demonstrates a broad range of creative skill sets including video editing, music composition, and sound design.
Outcomes
Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative.
Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in short- form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual workflow.
Students will recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film, audio engineering, and media.
Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field.
Recommended Program of Study
The Audiovisual Production degree will be conferred to students who have:
- received a letter grade of 'C' or better in all other degree specific courses
- completed all Core Curriculum requirements with the letter grade of 'D' or better
First Semester
Second Semester
Summer Semester
| | Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
Third Semester
| FLMC 2335 | Screenwriting for Features, Shorts and Documentaries | 3:2:3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra🖱 | 3:3:0 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning)🖱 | 3:3:0 |
| MUSC 2347 | Audio Engineering III | 3:2:4 |
| MUSC 2351 | Audio for Video | 3:3:1 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking🖱 | 3:3:0 |
| | Or | |
| SPCH 1321 | Business & Professional Communication | 3:3:0 |
Fourth Semester
| FLMC 2330 | Audio Post Production | 3:3:1 |
| MUSB 1305 | Survey of Music Business | 3:3:0 |
| MUSC 1196 | Special Topics in Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 1:0:3 |
| MUSC 2330 | Commercial Music Arranging & Composition🖱 | 3:3:1 |
| RTVB 2340 | Portfolio Development | 3:3:1 |
Total Credit Hours: 60