2024-2025 Catalog

Video Production & Editing Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Video Production & Editing and enter the workforce. Students explore video editing for television and commercial applications, production of interactive CDs, and original video production. This digital media degree gives students the foundation to go into a variety of career fields, from traditional advertising agencies to design agencies to video production companies to web production companies. Students learn how to use industry-standard design software and learn about typography, images, and the creative process involved in designing graphics that clearly present information. Our digital media degree program also includes a series of art courses to give students a solid foundation in the core of graphic design. 

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program you will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate a knowledge of current design and multimedia software applications through a variety of skill-based activities
2.  Create digital designs that demonstrate design principles and processes for multimedia output
3.  Demonstrate an understanding of multimedia design as it applies to visual communication and target audience analysis
4.  Generate graphics that emphasize effective visual communication
5.  Design for Web that utilizes design principles, organizational and navigational planning
6.  Be able to discuss, analyze and utilize hardware and software for multimedia

First Semester

MGD1011Adobe Photoshop I

3

MGD1012Adobe Illustrator I

3

MGD1017Intro to Visual Communications

3

MGD1004Videography

3

MGD1064Digital Video Editing I

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Semester Note: Semester Note: Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1004, and MGD 1064, you should apply for the Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate.

Second Semester

MGD1014Typography I

3

MGD 1063 or MUS 1063Sound Design I (MGD 1063) or Music Audio Production I (MUS 1063)

3

MGD2004Videography II

3

ENGLISHComposition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)

3

MGD2064Digital Video Editing II

3

Total Credit Hours:15
 

Third Semester

ART1201Drawing I

3

MGD1065After Effects I

3

ART1002Visual Concepts 2-D Design

3

MATH 1140 or HigherCareer Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher

3

MGD1043Motion Graphic Design I (Software)

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Fourth Semester

GENERAL EDUCATIONIntro to Business (BUS 1015), Intro to PC Applications (CIS 1018), Principles of Computing (CSC 1001), Intro to Programming (CSC 1019), Any ART, Any COM, or Any World Language (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course

3

ELECTIVEMGD 2011/2012/2043/2059 or Any MGD Prefix Course

3

ELECTIVEMGD 2011/2012/2043/2059 or Any MGD Prefix Course

3

ELECTIVEMGD 2011/2012/2043/2059 or Any MGD Prefix Course

3

MGD2068Business for Creatives

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Semester Note:  MGD 2068 must be taken in your last two semesters.

Upon completion of MGD 1011, MGD 1012, MGD 1017, MGD 1064, MGD 1004, MGD 1014, MGD 2064, MGD 2004, MGD 2068, and either: MGD 1063 or MUS 1063, you should apply for the Video Production and Editing Certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

Scheduling may vary per campus locations. You are encouraged to register for courses in accord with their main campus scheduling.

The Video Production & Editing Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree is valued with higher regard as it requires more education to obtain than a certificate. As such, it is recommended that interested students declare the AAS Degree as the overall goal. Students declaring the AAS Degree will also complete the Fundamentals of Multimedia Certificate as well as a certificate in the chosen focus area by the time of graduation.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.