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Audiovisual Production Certificate

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

1. Demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative.

2. Demonstrate basic proficiency in short-form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual workflow.

3. Recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film, audio engineering, and media.

4. Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field.

Recommended Program of Study

First Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
COMM 1336Video Production I

3:2:2

MUSC 1325Acoustics

3:3:0

MUSC 1327Audio Engineering I

3:2:4

MUSI 1181Piano Class I

1:1:2

MUSI 1303Fundamentals of Music

3:3:0

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
MUSC 1331MIDI

3:3:1

MUSC 2327Audio Engineering II

3:2:4

MUSI 1182Piano Class II

1:1:2

RTVB 2330Film and Video Editing

3:2:3

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
FLMC 2335Screenwriting for Features, Shorts and Documentaries

3:2:3

MUSC 2351Audio for Video

3:3:1

MUSC 2347Audio Engineering III

3:2:4

Fourth Semester

Course NumberTitleCredits
FLMC 2330Audio Post Production

3:2:3

MUSC 2330Commercial Music Arranging & Composition

3:3:1

RTVB 2340Portfolio Development

3:3:1

Total Credit Hours: 41