Digital A/V Production and Editing
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $15,714*
Shoot video, capture sound and create art
Become a cinematographer
With an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Digital A/V Production & Editing, you produce a variety of commercial, educational and artistic audio and video projects.
Your coursework helps you make the saying “love what you do and never work a day in your life” a reality. Expect to learn:
- digital sound and music
- still and moving images
- web, video and interactive media
Your coursework and access to professional equipment develop skills that propel your career. Expect to learn:
- audio recording
- mixing
- mastering
- video shooting
- video editing
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We provide you with access to Mac and PC computer labs, so you can become familiar with both platforms. You build work-ready industry skills as you learn the ins and outs of digital marketing and design tools:
- Adobe® Acrobat, After Effects, Animate, Audition, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Media Encoder, Photoshop and Premiere
- Apple® Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro
- 3D Software: Maxon® Cinema 4D
- WordPress with Apache server
- Waves Mercury hardware and plugins, Steinberg Cubase, Celemony Melodyne 4 Studio Software and Avid Pro Tools
- digital video cameras, recording equipment and audio mixers
- green screen, broadcast monitors, condenser microphones, analog and digital video capture stations
What can you do with an A.A.S. in Digital A/V Production & Editing?
The A.A.S. degree specializing in digital A/V production and editing prepares you to start work or continue your education in digital film production, communication or related fields.
Highlights
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Internships Available
Gain relevant work experience before you complete the program. -
Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college. -
Career Degree
Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills. -
Program Length: 2 Years
Full-time students finish in 2 years.
Career Outlook
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Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $20,590
- Median
- $42,365
- Senior-Level
- $116,653
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $9.90
- Median
- $20.36
- Senior-Level
- $56.08
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 17.82%
- Some college
- 14.58%
- Associate Degree
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 6.9%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $14,675
- Median
- $46,035
- Senior-Level
- $137,620
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $7.05
- Median
- $22.13
- Senior-Level
- $66.16
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 16.28%
- Some college
- 1.18%
- Associate Degree
- 16.85%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 65.1%
- Master's Degree
- 0.59%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $37,606
- Median
- $76,274
- Senior-Level
- $181,771
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $18.07
- Median
- $36.66
- Senior-Level
- $87.39
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 31.19%
- Some college
- 14.99%
- Associate Degree
- 1.82%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 52%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Coordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $37,606
- Median
- $76,274
- Senior-Level
- $181,771
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $18.07
- Median
- $36.66
- Senior-Level
- $87.39
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 4.17%
- Certificate
- 1.49%
- Some college
- 0.42%
- Associate Degree
- 1.43%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 92.07%
- Master's Degree
- 0.42%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $26,991
- Median
- $28,546
- Senior-Level
- $61,852
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $12.97
- Median
- $13.72
- Senior-Level
- $29.73
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 80.96%
- Some college
- 8.94%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 10.09%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.
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Salary Levels
Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
- Entry-Level
- $37,606
- Median
- $76,274
- Senior-Level
- $181,771
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Entry-Level
- $18.07
- Median
- $36.66
- Senior-Level
- $87.39
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Top entry-level education
Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
- High school diploma or less
- 15.22%
- Certificate
- 10.58%
- Some college
- 4.61%
- Associate Degree
- 12.89%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 56.67%
- Master's Degree
- 0.04%
Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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Frequently asked questions
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The A.A.S. in Digital A/V Production & Editing is 63–65 credit hours and takes an average of two years and one summer session to complete.
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You will get hands-on experience working with audio and video software and editing and production equipment.
Practice using Pro Tools, Waves, Cubase and Logic Pro software in classroom labs on the provided Apple iMac computers or your personal computer. Create narrative films, videos and social media content for various audiences and industries.
Your classes include:
- Introduction to Digital Sound
- Advanced Video Production
You will learn from instructors who are also working professionals in a variety of audio and video production fields and bring expertise to the classroom. Your instructors remain current with trends in new areas of technology in audio rand video production.
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Your Certificate in Digital A/V Production & Editing program features a professional audio recording studio. Use the recording room and control room for voiceover work, music production and Foley art production.
Available equipment includes both digital and analog outboard gear. You have access to multiple instruments such as a:
- Fender bass
- Fender Stratocaster guitar
- Fender Twin Reverb amplifier
- Gretsch five-piece drum kit with Zildjian cymbals
- Yamaha acoustic guitar
- Yamaha synthesizer
The studio also boasts an impressive collection of more than 25 different types of ribbon, dynamic and condenser microphones useful in any recording situation. These microphones include brands such as:
- Audio Technica
- Blue
- Neumann
- Royer
- Sennheiser
- Shure
Gain experience as a digital video producer by working with:
- audio recorders
- dollies
- lighting kits
- tripods
- video cameras
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Possibly. Contact us to find out more.
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Yes—well, most of them. Every course in this program is offered in an online format, except for our field courses which must be taken in person.
Attend class in the way that works best for your goals:
- Virtual Live: Learn remotely in real time. Take classes taught live via Zoom.
- Online: Have the flexibility to complete coursework without scheduled meetings while staying actively engaged in a fully online environment.
- In person: Keep your degree on track with classes that meet face-to-face, providing you with opportunities to interact in person with faculty and peers.
What students say about CLC
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Carlos Curiel
Graduate
“Pretty much anything instructors assigned could be part of my professional portfolio, which helped me land jobs during and after school.”
Carlos studied Digital Media and Design with a focus on photography and videography. The skills he developed at CLC led to jobs at Jostens and Zillow.
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Luzbeth Perez
Graduate
“I accomplished goals I never thought I could in my time at CLC. I earned straight As and became part of the honor society. I started drawing art! CLC is a place where you can succeed in your education.”
Luzbeth studied Digital Media and Design at CLC. At first she struggled in class but with support from CLC faculty, she graduated magna cum laude.
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