Digital Media for Video & Motion Graphics

Entertainment Design & Technology

Film Production Technology

Graphics Technology

Music & Sound Technology

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graphic designers are one of the top 100 occupations gaining the most new jobs in central florida through 2014.

Consider yourself a tech-freak? Do you feel a creative connection to the digital world? Are you fascinated with graphic arts, music, movies, theater or film? If so, an Arts & Entertainment degree can help you turn what you love into what you do for a living. From onstage to behind the scenes, recording studios to multimedia businesses, performers, artists and technicians are finding satisfying careers in the Central Florida entertainment scene.

Employers in the arts & entertainment industry are looking for people who are creative and entrepreneurial, enjoy collaboration in team environments, keep up with the hottest trends in technology, good at multitasking, and keep cool in high stress situations.

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Digital Media for Video & Motion Graphics // Salary Range: $33,000 - $50,000

Computer graphics. Digital video. Interactive media. Everybody’s doing it. Our degree program in Digital Media for Video & Motion Graphics will train you for one of the hottest emerging career fields today. Combining classroom experience with real world projects, this interdisciplinary program prepares students for exciting careers in digital video production, video editing and motion graphics creation. With a Digital Media degree you will be prepared for the following:

• Creating static and motion graphics for video projects • Capturing and manipulating video, image, and audio files • Creating content for high-bandwidth digital broadcasting • Designing and developing interactive, digital media for DVDs, CD-ROMs, and/or the Internet • Creating video projects for commercial and industrial use • Presenting digital and interactive media projects to a live audience using a variety of digital media formats

Entertainment Design & Technology // Salary Range: $25,000 - $50,000

Want to light up the stage? Do you have a knack for live show production or design? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Our Entertainment Design & Technology degree program is one of a handful in the country, and the only one in Central Florida that trains you to work in all facets of the entertainment industry. Where better to train for a career in the entertainment business than in Orlando, the undisputed entertainment capital of the world? You’ll find that daily work includes:

• Designing, constructing and installing scenery for entertainment events • Designing lighting for entertainment events and themed attractions • Installing and operating theatrical sound equipment and designing special effects • Installing, programming and operating intelligent lighting fixtures for concert events • Setting up and operating the technical aspects of convention events

interactive media technician dvd developerweb video editor digital videographermotion graphics artist broadcast designerdigital media production specialist

set design assistant stage manager sound effects specialistlight technician theater technician sound technician

Associate in Science Degree Programs in

arts &entertainmentSo, how long does it take to complete a degree in the Arts & Entertainment field?Full-time = 2 yearsPart-time = 3 to 4 years

Graphics Technology // Salary Range: $25,000 - $40,000

Turn on a computer, thumb through a magazine, watch television or access a Web site, and you will see the creative artistry of graphic designers. Combining the fundamentals of good design with proficiency in new computer and interactive technologies, talented graphic designers are in higher demand than ever. If you decide to pursue a career in Graphics Technology, you will be responsible for the following:

• Creating graphics, developing interactive media or video games, or animating and designing Web pages • Designing and arranging art, drawings, photos, text, and other visual resources to be used as creative

products in advertisements and publications• Using computer software programs to design the work and prepare it for printing

Film Production Technology // Salary Range: $21,000 - $45,000

Do you prefer a career that has a little drama to it? What about comedy, adventure or even a little bit of horror? If you envision yourself on the set and desire to see your name roll with the credits on the big screen, then our degree program in Film Production Technology is for you. When you finish your degree, you will have the skills necessary to perform the following tasks:

• Executing pre-production and post-production tasks for the areas of film lighting, camera, editing, sound, gripping, and set construction

• Functioning as part of a film production team in planning and implementing the technical aspects of a film

Music & Sound Technology // Salary Range: $27,000 - $37,000

Ah, the sweet sound of music. Sounds even sweeter when you’ve helped create it. A career in the audio industry can include everything from studio work with bands and musicians to mixing sound for film and T.V. In our Music & Sound Technology program, you’ll study studio and live sound techniques, post-production and MIDI, as well as musicianship and performance, allowing you to develop the technical skills and aesthetic judgment to handle both the artistic and technical demands of music production. Our practical approach gives you real world experience in a wide range of performance venues. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to fill the following roles:

sound mixer/designer assistant audio engineer sound effects/dialog editorsound recordist post-production mixer/editor music producer/directortechnical director

multimedia designer/artist illustrator production artistgraphic designer/artist cd-rom developer web designerinteractive media specialist

production manager sound technician set design assistantcamera assistant editor post-production technicianlighting technician grip

• Mastering audio • Authoring CDs, Dual Discs, DVD-A and

streaming audio• Integrating sound to film and television productions

• Operating an audio recording/mixing system using a digital audio workstation for recording and editing music

• Configuring audio equipment in accordance with the client’s needs

get on the runway to your future with your a.s. degree today!

approximately 41,000 people are estimated to work for organizations directly participating in digital media related enterprises.

orlando is achieving national recognition as a prime source for music artists and entertainment technicians.

There’s a brighter path in sight for our graduates. Associate in Science and Applied Science grads are poised to take advantage of a 95% job placement rate with average starting salaries of about $39,000 (versus the $19K you’ll take home with just a high school diploma).

Valencia’s A.S. degree programs are developed under the guidance of top business and industry employers who know the skills you need to succeed in the real world. In as little as two years you can be on the path to a real career and well-paying job. You can even choose to continue your education and apply your A.S. degree toward a bachelor’s degree. If you want to stay close to home, you can transfer to the University of Central Florida through the DirectConnect program. It’s a genius way to get a bachelor’s degree with guaranteed entrance to UCF and a transfer process that’s super-smooth. Check it out at: www.regionalcampuses.ucf.edu.

Or, take the fast track toward reaching your career goals with one of our certificate programs. Designed to equip you with specialized skills for immediate employment, these programs typically do not contain general education courses, but rather courses related to your degree. They can also be combined with other certificates in the same program, like building blocks, to help you progress toward completing your A.S. degree.

certificate programs you can earn in one year or less:

Digital Media DevelopmentDigital Media ProductionDigital Media Video ProductionDigital Media Web ProductionDigital Video Editing & Post-ProductionDigital Video FundamentalsEntertainment – Stage Technology

Film – Motion Picture Post-ProductionGraphic Design ProductionGraphic Design SupportGraphics – Interactive Design ProductionGraphics – Interactive Design SupportMusic and Sound Production – Audio Visual Production

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