Gain critical skills for a career in film, music, and more
Program facts
Includes fundamental computer networking, a skill key to career success in this industry
Complete in less than one year
91制片厂鈥檚 provides you with sought-after skills and internship experience to land your
first job in the industry. Or, if you鈥檙e working in a related industry, take individual
classes to gain expertise so that you can elevate your career options and marketability.
Professionals with audio/video technology skills and credentials have high-profile
jobs in occupational areas such as music, film, podcasting, animation, fashion, marketing,
news, theatre and in business, hotels, arenas, and schools. Earnings range by industry
and specialty and the median annual salary is $50,000/year. See the Careers page for more info.
Experienced faculty with industry connections to companies such as CBS, InRush Broadcast
Engineering, House of Blues, NoiseFloor, United Center and Chicago Cubs affiliates
make sure you鈥檙e learning what鈥檚 needed to succeed in the field today.
Gain hands-on experience and produce impressive portfolio projects by working in the
state-of-the-art Mass Communication Lab.
8 and 16-week courses are offered fall, spring and summer semesters. An eclectic and
collaborative program between the Music and Communication Arts departments, courses
can be applied to 91制片厂鈥檚 Fine Arts A.F.A. degree. Many courses transfer to four-year
universities.
Hear from alumni
Certificate program requirements
The Audio/Video Arts Technology Certificate is a 22-credit hour collaborative program between the Music and Communication Arts departments. Through hands-on experience with digital and analog equipment, software as well as comprehensive course work, students will learn theoretical and technical skills to pursue careers in audio engineering, live sound reinforcement, audio tech, A/V and video production.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements (Hours required: 22)
Number
Course Title
Credits
Required
MCM 210
3
MCM 212
3
MCM 218
3
MUS 201
3
MUS 202
3
MUS 203
3
MUS 275
1
or MCM 275
NET 105
3
Total Hours
22
For more information about starting your college education at 91制片厂, please contact
Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.
