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Audio and Video Technology

Associated Careers

Computer Support Specialists, Film and Video Editor, Production Specialist, Broadcasting, Commercial Design, AV & Sound Engineering Technician, Film and Video Production, Digital Photography, Heritage Arts Production, and Digital Printing Operator

Credentials Offered

Adobe Certified Professional - Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Certified Professional - Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Certified Professional - Print and Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign

Adobe Certified Professional - Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

Entry Level Course

Advanced Courses

Other Recommended SCHS Coursework

Recommended SCHS/SCC Dual Enrolled Classes

Honors Adobe Visual I

Honors Adobe Visual II

Honors Adobe Video I

Adobe Video II

Adobe Academy Advanced Studies (Honors)

Internship

*All students considering a two or four year degree after HS should consider Math 143, History 131/132 and Chemistry

(GPA of 2.8 or higher and Junior/Senior required)

Associate in Arts College Transfer Pathway. Information Technology Support and Services Certificate.

After High School

Southwestern Community College offers a robust program in Graphic Design. Find out more HERE.

Students taking the following can receive credit for the corresponding community college class if the following conditions are met:

  • Enroll in a NC Community College within two years of high school graduation

  • Final grade of B or higher in the high school course AND

  • CTE post assessment - Score of 90 or higher

  • Performance-based Measurement (PBM) - Meets course proficiency

  • Industry Credentials - Courses that have industry credentials as proof of learning will follow the procedure for Credit for Prior Learning as outlined in NC Community College System Curriculum Procedures Reference Manual (https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academicprograms/curriculum-procedures-reference-manual-cprm).

*Community college officials must verify eligibility of the courses listed on the submitted high school transcript to receive articulated credit. Students may be asked to submit additional supporting documentation or demonstration to receive credit. Colleges must follow the criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in awarding credit.

High School Classes

SCC or NC Community College Classes

Adobe Visual Design I Honors

GRD-151 Computer Design Basics OR DME-110 Intro to Media Technology

Adobe Visual Design II Honors

GRD-141 Graphic Design I OR DME-115 Graphic Design Tools

Adobe Video Design I

DME-140 Intro to Audio/Video Media

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