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Certificate
Adv Radio Prod & Ops
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
Adv TV & Video Prod
Pikes Peak State College
Course
Animation I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the historical development of animation, including key milestones, influential animatorsInvestigate and report on the ethical and legal issues related to digital animation mediaOutline the operations involved in pre-production of the animation processResearch and share information about the development and uses of the 12 principles of animationAnalyze a story or story idea for clarity and entertainment valueDevelop animated human characters, basing their characteristics upon research on personality types
Course
Animation II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Utilize visual storytelling techniques, including storyboarding, animatics, shot composition, and visual pacingConceptualize and create original characters, considering shape, proportion, anatomy, and expressive featuresUse advanced animation techniques, including lip-syncing, facial expressions, secondary motion, and character actingProduce a scratch track utilizing sample sound effects, dialogue, Foley sounds, and/or musical scoresOutline the steps of the production phase, including character and background layout, lighting, sound, color gradingJustify the choice between 2D and 3D animation based on target audience, artistic and technical skills, and production t
Course
Animation III
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Research and report on the cultural and historical influences affecting the gaming industrySummarize the ethical and legal aspects of operations in gaming productionGenerate a game concept which establishes the parameters for genre (action-adventure, role-playing, multi-player, side-sIdentify and describe art styles and game mechanics typically used in gamesExplain the software and hardware needed for performance and visualization in various types of electronic gamesCreate a game design document that outlines the core gameplay mechanics, art style, and overall vision for the game
Bachelor's Degree
B.A. in Cinema and Media Arts
Anderson University (IN)
Short-Term Certificate
Baccalaureate Certificate in Digitial Filmmaking
University of Montevallo
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Basic Radio Prod
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
Basic TV Production
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
Broadcast Media Production
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
Broadcast Media Production
Pikes Peak State College
Course
Broadcasting Production I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the positive and negative impacts of radio, television, Internet, and social media platforms on familiesResearch and share information regarding the influence that government, public opinion, labor management processesCompare and contrast recent technological developments in broadcast productionResearch and report on ethical guidelines for using social media to gather and disperse data in broadcastingIdentify methods for addressing safety hazards and apply precautions to safeguard personnelIdentify and explain the purpose of each component of the camera
Course
Broadcasting Production II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Implement skills in broadcast writing, including researching, scripting, and producing news stories, featuresCompare and contrast broadcast writing to formal academic writingDemonstrate advanced techniques in broadcast productionDesign and implement lighting plans for studio and remote production, utilizing a variety of tools and techniquesDemonstrate audio techniques of voice over (VO), sound on tape (SOT), voice over sound on tape (VOSOT), and B-rollDemonstrate advanced news reporting skills, including investigation and data journalism
Bachelor's Degree
COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA
Alabama A&M University
Certification
Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS)
National Court Reporters Association
$350 cost
Record legal proceedings using professional video and audio equipment to create an accurate visual recordApply legal video deposition procedures including setup, conduct, and chain‑of‑custody requirementsSynchronize audio, video, and transcript elements to support reliable playback and reviewOperate and troubleshoot cameras, lighting, and microphones in courtroom and deposition environmentsMaintain compliance with legal standards, ethics, and technical best practices for video evidence production
Certificate
Cinematography and Editing
Glendale Community College (CA)
Bachelor's Degree
Communications Media
Alabama A&M University
AL
Bachelor's Degree
Digital Film and Television Production
University of South Alabama
AL
Certificate
Documentary Film Production
Glendale Community College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Documentary Film Production
Glendale Community College (CA)
Certificate
Entertainment Technology
South Arkansas College
Bachelor's Degree
Film
Jacksonville State University
AL
Bachelor's Degree
Film
Jacksonville State University
AL
Certificate
Film Production
South Arkansas College
Course
Film Production I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Outline the history of moving picture production, including significant advancements in the film industrySummarize ethical practices and copyright laws that pertain to the film industryDescribe key roles and responsibilities of various members of a film crewDescribe and design a logline and three-act structure in order to craft an idea into a filmResearch and create a list of equipment appropriate for various production scenariosCompose scripts and storyboards using terminology and formatting consistent with industry standards
Course
Film Production II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Outline film genres and movements, give examples of each, and describe their defining characteristicsDesign and create films, incorporating characteristics of various genres and/or movementsDetermine effective camera angles for use in specific scenariosDesign and utilize staging and blocking movements to create dynamic shotsConduct casting calls and audition prospective cast members to secure talent needed for filmingCollect, select, and organize elements for the soundtrack for a short film
Certificate
Film Studies
Glendale Community College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Film Studies
Glendale Community College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Film Television and Media Arts
Southwestern College (CA)
Bachelor's Degree
Film and Television
University of Colorado Denver
Associate's Degree
Film, Television and Media Arts
Glendale Community College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Film, Television, and Electronic Media
Glendale Community College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Film, Television, and Media Arts
Southwestern College (CA)
Certificate
Grip and Lighting
Glendale Community College (CA)
Bachelor's Degree
Illustrative Design
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree
MASS COMMUNICATION
University of Montevallo
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Media Production
Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate
Media Production
Lawson State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree
Media Production
Lawson State Community College
AL
Course
Media Production Foundations
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe the development of communications technologies from the 19th through 21st centuries, including telegraphOutline the evolution of basic modern formats of media consumption and explain their usesDevelop a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis for future career pathways in the artsIdentify the target audiences of various examples of mediaAnalyze the tone and purpose of various examples of mediaSummarize the properties of a digital display and outline the advantages and disadvantages of various resolutions
Course
Photography I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain rules, laws, regulations, and ethical decisions related to photography and the First AmendmentIdentify, describe, and use all parts of a digital camera set to automatic and manual modesCreate original photographs for a variety of personal and creative outputsResearch and implement composition and lighting techniques in a controlled studio environmentResearch and share information about early inventions in photographyDemonstrate and explain maintenance procedures and describe safe storage for cameras and lighting equipment
Course
Photography II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Research and report on legal cases related to professional photographyDemonstrate the manual use of current photography technology and equipmentCreate a variety of original photographs using manual modeDemonstrate different effects in images created in a controlled studio environmentUse artificial lighting to highlight elements of the subject or create mood in a variety of original photographsPrepare and display a portfolio of prints from images created with manual camera settings
Course
Photography III
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create original photography works that comply with laws, rules, regulations, and photographic ethics. and Imagery ToolsTake photographs using a variety of camera and lighting equipment, explaining why each piece of equipment was selected fJustify decisions in photo editing, color correction, and photo restorationDigitally enhance and restore photographs using industry-standard editing softwareCreate and edit original photographs suitable for commercial usePrepare and present a comprehensive, annotated portfolio of original, professional-quality photographic works
Short-Term Certificate
RADIO TELEVISION TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
RADIO TELEVISION TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION
Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree
RADIO TELEVISION TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTION
Pikes Peak State College
Bachelor's Degree
RADIO/TELEVISION
Troy University
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Radio & TV Broadcasting Technology
Trenholm State Community College
Associate's Degree
Radio & TV Prod
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
Radio Production - Advanced Certificate
Pikes Peak State College
Diploma
Radio and Television Broadcasting
Illinois Media School
Diploma
Radio and Television Broadcasting
Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus
Diploma
Radio and Television Broadcasting (Hispanic Media)
Illinois Media School
Short-Term Certificate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Lawson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Trenholm State Community College
Associate's Degree
Radio, Television, Telecommunications
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
Video Editing
Clovis Community College (CA)
Short-Term Certificate
Video Production
Emily Griffith Technical College
Associate's Degree
Visual Communications: Multimedia Production Technology
Calhoun Community College