Audio/Video Production (AVP)
The Audio/Video Production program at Cincinnati State prepares students to create and manipulate digital audio, video, and graphic images. Career destinations for AVP graduates include broadcast and cable television and other entertainment industries; web and multimedia development companies; and media production departments in commercial, corporate, and industrial settings.
A significant number of courses required for the degree are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some of the required courses also are offered in the evening or on weekends.
Students entering the Audio/Video Production program are expected to own a laptop computer and a subscription to cloud-based software used in classes. Additional information is available on the Audio/Video Production page of the College website or from the program chair.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Job titles for graduates include video editor, sound designer, videographer, audio/video specialist, compositing artist, motion graphics designer, or production assistant.
For more information, please contact the Engineering and Information Technologies Division at (513) 569-1743.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Audio/Video Production (AVP)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| MAT 105 | Quantitative Reasoning ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| AVP 100 | Introduction to Audio/Video Production ( B) | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| ART 125 | Design Principles ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| AVP 110 | Videography: Single Camera Production and Lighting ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| GRD 120 | Beginning 2D Graphics: Bitmap ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| AVP 130 | Audio: Editing & Mixing ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Interpersonal Communication ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| TC XXX Technical Communication Elective (T) | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| MID 190 | Career Preparation: Multimedia Information Design ( B) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| MKT 115 | Marketing Research for Multimedia Professionals ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| AVP 120 | Digital Video Editing ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| GRD 130 | Beginning 2D Graphics: Vector ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| AVP 230 | Audio: Production/Sound Design ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AVP 220 | Video Editing and Compositing ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AVP 210 | Videography: Multi Camera Production and Lighting ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| AVP 240 | Motion Graphics/Compositing: After Effects ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| AVP XXX Co-op/Internship Elective (T) | 1 | 40 | 1 | |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| XXX XXX AVP Elective 1 (T) | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| XXX XXX AVP Elective 2 (T) | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| XXX XXX Social/Behavioral Science Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 49 | 80 | 63 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Technical Communication Elective | ||
| TC 205 | Scriptwriting: Short Forms | 3 |
| TC 210 | Scriptwriting: Long Forms | 3 |
| AVP Electives (4 credits required) | ||
| AVP 150 | College Movie Festival | 2 |
| AVP 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Audio/Video Production | 1 |
| AVP 250 | Alternate Editing Platforms-Video | 2 |
| AVP 255 | Advanced Lighting Techniques | 2 |
| AVP 260 | Color Grading, Correction and Continunity | 2 |
| AVP 270 | Alternate Editing Platforms- Audio | 2 |
| AVP 280 | Multi-Track Recording and Mixing Techniques | 4 |
| AVP 285 | AVP Independent Project | 3 |
| AVP 292 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Audio/Video Production | 2 |
| AVP 295 | Internship 2: Audio/Video Production | 2 |
| GRD 260 | 3D Visualization | 5 |
| WEB 111 | Web Development 1 | 3 |
| WEB 220 | Animated and Interactive Web Content | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | ||
| Any ECO, GEO, HST, LBR, POL, PSY, SOC | 3 | |
| Co-op/Internship Elective | ||
| AVP 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Audio/Video Production | 1 |
| AVP 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Audio/Video Production | 2 |
| AVP 294 | Internship 1: Audio/Video Production | 2 |
Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.
- This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
- The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Audio/Video Production (AVP)
- Understand the technical operation of equipment and software across multiple disciplines, to create media.
- Create media as a member of a production team.
- Create the most efficient path for project completion.
- Evaluate multimedia deliverables.
- Create audio/visual messages and stories effectively and creatively to diverse audiences.
- Apply professional practices and vocabulary in the workplace.
AVP Courses
AVP 100 Introduction to Audio/Video Production
4 Credits. 4 Lecture Hours. 1 Lab Hour.
A course on foundation principles of videography and lighting, audio and sound design, and video editing and post production. Topics include: industry vocabulary, workflow, and professional practices.
Prerequisites: None
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AVP 110 Videography: Single Camera Production and Lighting
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on concepts and techniques for single camera video production. Topics include: industry terminology, pre-production and planning, camera types and formats, shot composition, and use of gripping and support equipment.
Prerequisites: AVP 100 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 120 Digital Video Editing
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on non-linear digital video editing, with additional focus on storytelling and production workflow. Topics include: session set up, media management and acquisition, basic editing techniques, and output and delivery.
Prerequisites: AVP 100 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 130 Audio: Editing Mixing
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on concepts and techniques for digital audio editing and mixing using ProTools HD and LE systems. Topics include: session set-up, routing, signal flow, equalization, dynamics control, and delivery.
Prerequisites: AVP 100 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 150 College Movie Festival
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course where students write and produce a short film to be viewed at the annual Greater Cincinnati College Movie Festival. Students who participate in primary production and post-production roles may earn elective credit to be applied to the Audio/Video Production degree.
Prerequisites: AVP 100
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AVP 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None
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AVP 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 191
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AVP 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 192
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AVP 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 193
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AVP 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 194
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AVP 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Audio/Video Production
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 195
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AVP 210 Videography: Multi Camera Production and Lighting
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on concepts and techniques for multi camera video production. Topics include: industry terminology, pre-production and planning, camera types and formats, shot composition, and use of gripping and support equipment.
Prerequisites: AVP 110 and AVP 120 (minimum grade C for both)
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AVP 220 Video Editing and Compositing
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on advanced concepts and techniques for video editing. Topics include: text and motion graphics, composting, color correction, keyframing, and multicamera editing and effects.
Prerequisites: AVP 120 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 230 Audio: Production/Sound Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on advanced concepts and techniques for audio production. Topics include: voice recording and direction, sound effects creation, music and editing, and mix-to-picture techniques.
Prerequisites: AVP 130 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 240 Motion Graphics/Compositing: After Effects
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on professional techniques for using Adobe After Effects in video post-production of movies and commercials.
Prerequisites: GRD 120 and GRD 130 (minimum grade C for all)
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AVP 250 Alternate Editing Platforms-Video
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on varieties of industry-standard software and hardware used for video editing.
Prerequisites: AVP 220 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 255 Advanced Lighting Techniques
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on advanced lighting techniques. Topics include: principles of electricity, color theory, and gripping and lighting for various digital media formats.
Prerequisites: AVP 210 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 260 Color Grading, Correction and Continunity
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on techniques for color correction and color grading. Topics include: balance and continuity, and creating emotional and special effect.
Prerequisites: AVP 220 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 270 Alternate Editing Platforms- Audio
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on varieties of industry-standard software and hardware used for audio editing.
Prerequisites: AVP 230 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 275 Advanced Audio Mixing- 5.1 Surround
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on advanced mix techniques using five-channel (5.1) surround sound. Topics include: bass management, recording for surround, and final output.
Prerequisites: AVP 230 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 280 Multi-Track Recording and Mixing Techniques
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on techniques for the multi-track recording process including pre-production, basic tracking, overdubbing, and final mix. Topics include: working with and directing talent, session setup, flow and management, microphone placement, and mixing techniques.
Prerequisites: AVP 230 (minimum grade C)
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AVP 285 AVP Independent Project
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Qualified students work individually or with an approved team from concept to completion on a media production project, and present the results to reviewers. Topic and outline must be presented to a jury of instructors, and approved prior to course registration. Students who do not successfully complete the course may make one additional attempt.
Prerequisites: Audio/Video Production Program Chair consent, and minimum 3.0 GPA
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Instructor Consent Required
AVP 290 Audio/Video Production Capstone
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Qualified students work in structured teams to develop audio and video deliverables for an external client, and present the results to reviewers. Activities include audience, client, and market analysis; and all phases of production including pre- and post. Students who do not successfully complete the course may make one additional attempt.
Prerequisites: Audio/Video Program Chair consent, and minimum 2.5 GPA
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Instructor Consent Required
AVP 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: None
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AVP 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 291
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AVP 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 292
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AVP 294 Internship 1: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: MID 190
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AVP 295 Internship 2: Audio/Video Production
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.
Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: AVP 294
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MID Courses
MID 100 Multimedia Information Design Career Exploration Seminar
1 Credit. 0 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on using research and personal reflection to develop a strong foundation for selecting an academic program/major and planning a career related to Multimedia Information Design. Topics include: analyzing interests, abilities, and values; reviewing academic and personal requirements for related programs/majors; and examining career outcomes including salary, job availability, advancement opportunities, and other factors.
Prerequisites: None
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MID 120 Drawing Fundamentals for Multimedia Information Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
A course on fundamental drawing approaches using various media and techniques. Topics include: developing observational skills; study of perspective; and describing objects in terms of line, value, shape, lighting, and texture.
Prerequisites: None
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MID 125 Storyboarding
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on fundamentals of storyboarding for video, animation, multimedia, and web. Topics include: traditional drawing and digital illustration, image acquisition and composition, shot framing and description, and industry standards for labeling.
Prerequisites: None
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MID 190 Career Preparation: Multimedia Information Design
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on career planning for students seeking employment in Multimedia Information Design fields. Topics include: self-assessment, career research, resume development, interview skills and job hunting strategies, and cooperative education policies and procedures.
Prerequisites: ART 125 or AVP 100 (minimum grade C for both)
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