Program Title
Audio Visual Technology
TOPs Code
Other Media and Communications (069900)
Projected Start Date
08/27/2018
Program Description
The audiovisual technician associate in science degree is designed to prepare students for the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification exam administered by AVIXA International and entry-level jobs in the audiovisual industry. Audiovisual technicians set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. AV systems facilitate essential communications and often require connectivity with various types of networks, requiring AV technicians to work with IT teams to set up and maintain that connectivity. This aspect of audiovisual technology is evolving, influencing industry demand and the need for new curriculum. Degree-seeking students complete general education requirements that help students “think and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding”. (Title 5, section 55061)1. Analyze and describe the science and technology for basic audio, visual and audiovisual systems integration.
2. Set up and test an audio, video, and audiovisual network.
3. Describe and explain the components of sound and hearing, and vision and light as they pertain to human perception and venue limitations.
4. Display proper customer service and professional behavior.
Enrollment Completer Projections
The music industry studies program has been tracking its data separate from the music program since 2013-14. The following charts indicate the enrollment and completion data for that program. It is anticipated that the addition of the AV Technology degree and certificate programs will double the number of completions annually. Since only two sections of coursework are added to the schedule, impact on FTES will be small, estimated at an annual increase of 35.44
Year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Total degrees 11 8 8 10
Total certificates 17 14 13 8
Total FTES enrollment NA 104.7 101.8 99.4
Program fill rate NA 83.1% 84.9% 84.4%