The Associate in Applied Science Degree with a major in General Technology and specialization in Teleproduction Technology is designed to prepare students in the basics of digital video and sound editing, camera operations, field production, studio production, and digital photography plus a second specialty area that is based on local employment needs. The General Technology program in Teleproduction allows a student to select additional courses to gain skills beyond the Teleproduction diploma to become multi-skilled employee. 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.
The secondary technical specialty is a minimum of 12 semester credit hours from an approved degree/diploma, or a technical education certificate program that is currently offered at the College, or mix of credits awarded for coursework from any program, military training, experiential learning, and/or testing.
Student enrolling in an Associate Degree for Teleproduction Technology will begin by enrolling in and completing the 1-year Diploma portion. Upon that completion, students will transition into the second portion which is the Associate degree for the program. This transition will take place through advisement from your Academic Advisor.
