Teleproduction Technology, DAS (DAS.TPT 15366)

The Teleproduction Technology Diploma program is designed to prepare students in the basics of digital video and sound editing, camera operations, field production, studio production, and digital photography. Teleproduction Technology is a three-semester program that begins every fall and continues through spring and summer semesters. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as editors, videographers, studio and on-location camera operators, photographers, sound technicians and production assistants in professional digital video productions, corporate, sports, commercial, cable and public broadcasting. The program is hands-on, using professional industry standards and the state-of-the-art technology and tools. Students produce a wide variety of video and audio projects during the year. Graduates can secure employment in the Charlotte area by working for a production company or a broadcast station. Graduates may also pursue freelance work. Students who wish to continue their education in Teleproduction Technology beyond this diploma may also pursue an Teleproduction Technology, General Technology Specialization, AAS (AAS.GT.GTTPT 35318) .

Diploma Requirements

General Education

ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3
or
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 *
HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Required Core Subject Areas

MAP 101 - Audio Techniques I Credit Hours: 3 ++ *
MAP 122 - Field Production I Credit Hours: 3 *
MAP 150 - Studio Production I Credit Hours: 3 *
MAP 226 - Producing and Directing Credit Hours: 3 *

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Other Hours Required for Graduation

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1
CGC 115 - Digital Photography Credit Hours: 3 *+
MAP 110 - Editing I Credit Hours: 3 *
MAP 128 - Digital Multimedia I Credit Hours: 3 *
MAP 130 - Lighting Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 *
MAP 265 - Media Arts Business Procedures Credit Hours: 3 *
MAP 280 - Media Arts Exit Portfolio Credit Hours: 3 *
Electives Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal: 22 Credit Hours

Completion Plan

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credit Hours: 1 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA)
CGC 115 - Digital Photography Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *+
ECO 101 - Basic Economics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA)
or
PSY 105 - Personal/Interpersonal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA)
ENG 155 - Communications I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
MAP 101 - Audio Techniques I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *++
MAP 130 - Lighting Fundamentals Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week FA) *
MAP 150 - Studio Production I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week FA) *

Subtotal: 19 Credit Hours

Second Semester

HSS 205 - Technology and Society Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week SP)
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st 8 week SP) *
MAP 110 - Editing I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 1st week SP) *
MAP 122 - Field Production I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 16 week SP) *
MAP 128 - Digital Multimedia I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: 2nd 8 week SP) *

Subtotal: 15 Credit Hours

Third Semester

MAP 226 - Producing and Directing Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: SU) *
MAP 265 - Media Arts Business Procedures Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: SU) *
MAP 280 - Media Arts Exit Portfolio Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: SU) *
Electives Credit Hours: 3

Subtotal: 12 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 46

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”
+CGC 115 requires student-provided digital still camera.
++MAP 101 requires student-provided digital voice recorder.