Live Wire Enterprise Performing Arts Program

Source: Live Wire Enterprise

Performing Arts Program

Live Wire Enterprise Performing Arts

Program

(Housed in the Visual and

Performing Arts Center / Department)

VISUAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: PHOTOGRAPHY-TELEVISION, FILM,RADIO

Registration Number / Date:
TXu001729890 / 2010-8-20

 

 

 

 

A.A.S. DEGREE TRACK

Description

This program is designed for individuals seeking professional

training in
photography, television, radio, and video.  The curriculum prepares
students for entry level positions in these fields, as well as

transfer to
colleges and universities with communication programs.  In addition

to
intensive hands-on laboratory experiences covering visual principles,
materials, equipment and processes, television, radio and audio

production
techniques and electronic image creation, the student will explore

business
practices and procedures commonly associated with the media field.

This program encourages the selection of electives that are most

appropriate to
the student’s specific career goals and/or transfer program

requirements of
four-year institutions.  Courses in speech, theatre, art, business

and
introductory computer activities are highly desirable additions to

the basic
program.

(Housed in the Visual and Performing
Arts

Department)Program Learning Outcom

es 

1) Demonstrate the mastery of specific functions and controls of

a
photographic camera.

2) Demonstrate the mastery of specific functions and controls of a

video
camera.

3) Display the ability to set up in studio practice specific lighting

diagrams.

4) Use and respond to instructions applying specific lighting

terminology.

5) Apply an understanding of compositional rules and their

application to still
and moving images

6) Express effective methods of storytelling and relate them to

various still
or moving images.

7) Set up and adjust audio levels correctly in recording situations.

8) Set up and adjust audio levels correctly in editing situations.

9) Express with a functional understanding the basis of visual

communications
theory and its potential influence on culture and identity.

Requirements for Program Entrance 

Algebra (1 year high school math). (Photography

recommended).

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
SPC 140 Introduction to Speech Communication OR SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication OR SPC 142 Public Speaking OR SPC 143 Small Group Communication	3
PHO 106 Photography I	3
COM 101 Introduction to Mass Media	3
AAD 104 Intro to Graphic Design, 2D OR COM 115 Computer Generated Images	3
Total
SECOND SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
COM 120 Media Literacy	3
COM 150 Video Production I OR COM 202 Techniques of Television I	3
COMMUNICATION /PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVE*	3
Total
THIRD SEMESTER: 17 Credit Hours
COMMUNICATION /PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVES*	9
Total
FOURTH SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
COMMUNICATION /PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVE*	3
ELECTIVE	3
COM 270 Media and Society	3
Total
TOTAL CREDITS
COMMUNICATION/PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVES*
AAD 256 Motion Graphics	3
AAD 260 Applied Imaging, Raster Graphics	3
COM 130 Media Writing	3
COM 142 Broadcast Performance	3
COM 150 Video Production	3
COM 202 Techniques of Television I	3
COM 203 Compositing and Visual Effects	3
COM 204 Radio Production	3
COM 211 Practicum in Media I	3
COM 212 Techniques of Television II	3
COM 221 Practicum in Media II	6
COM 230 Scriptwriting	3
COM 264 Video Production II	3
COM 267 Video Editing	3
PHO 113 Media Photography II	3
PHO 164 Digital Imaging	3
PHO 213 Color Photography	4
PHO 223 Photographic Documentation	4

Financial Aid

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE

	Living with Parents	Not Living with Parents
Tuition and Fees	$4400	$4400
Books & Supplies	$1200	$1200
Living Expenses	$6700	$11200
Total	$12300	$16800

All expenses are estimated and subject to change without notice.
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Advertising and
Promotions Manager

$29.33 Hourly Wage

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising

policies and
programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests,

coupons,
or giveaway’s, to create extra interest…

Photographer

$13.18 Hourly Wage

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or

other
subjects, using digital or film cameras and equipment. May develop

negatives or
use computer software to produce finished…

Director- Stage,
Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio

$24.08 Hourly Wage

Interpret script, conduct rehearsals, and

direct activities
of cast and technical crew for stage, motion pictures, television, or

radio
programs.

Graphic Designer

$19.61 Hourly Wage

Design or create graphics to meet specific

commercial or
promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a

variety of
mediums to achieve artistic or decorative…

Commercial and
Industrial Designer

$33.76 Hourly Wage

Develop and design manufactured products, such

as cars, home
appliances, and children’s toys. Combine artistic talent with

research on
product use, marketing, and materials…

Multimedia Artist and
Animator

$14.42 Hourly Wage

Create special effects, animation, or other

visual images
using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for

use in
products or creations, such as computer…

Fine Artist,
Including Painter, Sculptor, and Illustrator

$10.69 Hourly Wage

Create original artwork using any of a wide

variety of media
and techniques.

Art Director

$28.34 Hourly Wage

Formulate design concepts and presentation

approaches for
visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and

advertising.
Direct workers engaged in art work or…

Audio-Visual and
Multimedia Collections Specialist

$14.96 Hourly Wage

Prepare, plan, and operate multimedia teaching

aids for use
in education. May record, catalogue, and file materials.

Web Administrator

$29.70 Hourly Wage

Manage web environment design, deployment,

development and
maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web

sites and
web applications.

Web Developer

$23.19 Hourly Wage

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze

user needs to
implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May

integrate
Web sites with other computer applications…

Desktop Publisher

$21.89 Hourly Wage

Format typescript and graphic elements using

computer
software to produce publication-ready material.

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