Program Instructor:
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Zachary McNaughtonPhone: (802)885-8326Email:
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General Program Description:
The Audio Video Production program at RVTC is unique in that it is divided into individual Audio and Video “pathways.” This program is designed to allow students to customize their learning experience through these pathways in order to focus on each individual student’s career goals. AVP is a two-year program. Level one students start with the AVP101 Pathway, which is designed to give students a foundation of technical skills that will be needed in order to be a successful program completer. After AVP101, students can move fluidly between the audio, video, and photography pathways at the start of each quarter.
Eligibility: Grades 10-12
Credit: 2-3 Elective Credits
Scheduled Class Time:
Full-year; 2 hours per day
AM Session: 7:45 AM to 9:45 AM
PM Session: 11:40 AM to 1:40 PM
Prerequisites:
Level 1: Grade of 70 or better in English or an Interview
Level 2: Grade of 70 or better in Audio Video Production I or written permission from the instructor
Here is a sample list of available pathways:
AVP 101: Introduction to Multimedia Applications (College Credit Available)
Learn the theoretical foundations of audio and video production. Apply this theory to a series of collaborative lab assignments designed to teach the basics of AVP.
Digital Photography (College Credit Available)
Learn the technical foundations of digital photography with an emphasis on camera operation and image composition.
Field Recording
Learn the technical foundations of audio engineering with an emphasis on mobile audio recording and editing.
Radio Production
Learn the technical foundations of storytelling with audio with an emphasis on SkillsUSA contest preparation.
Corporate Video Production
Learn the technical foundations of creating commercials, training videos, and other promotional videos with an emphasis on SkillsUSA contest preparation.
Digital Cinematography
Learn the technical foundations of storytelling and scriptwriting with an emphasis on SkillsUSA contest preparation.
Photoshop Effects
Learn the technical foundations of image processing with Adobe Photoshop.
Session Recording
Learn the technical foundations of recording music in a studio environment with an emphasis on microphone selection, multitrack mixing, and music recording.
Sound Design for Film
Learn the technical foundations of sound design, foley, and music selection in order to create realistic soundscapes for a film.
Advanced Photography
Take your photography skills to the next level by controlling your camera and environment like never before. This pathway has an emphasis on studio photography and image manipulation.
Studio Production
Take your influencer show to the next level with AVP’s new Broadcast Studio. Interested in creating your own TV Show? During this Pathway, we’ll cover the basics of live multi-camera production and create content for Community Access TV with the ability to go LIVE on the air!
Student Organizations:
Students will also have the opportunity to compete at the Skills USA Vermont Leadership and Skills Conference in the areas of TV Production, Radio Production, and Digital Cinematography. The team that wins in each category will go on to represent Vermont at the National Leadership and Skills Conference.
Post Secondary Opportunities:
- Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Multimedia Communications
- Associate of Science (A.S.) - Visual Communications
- Associate of Science (A.S.) - Electronic Journalism Arts
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Music Business and Industry
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Audio Engineering
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Video Production
Career Opportunities:
- Multimedia communications
- Camera Operators
- Video Editor
- Video/Audio Technician
- Audio/Video Sales
- THx/DTS Tech
- Live Sound & Light Engineering
- Studio Production
Dual Enrollment / Postsecondary Agreements: Community College of Vermont
ART-1310 - Digital Photography I
Course Description: Students will explore the mechanical and electronic aspects of digital photography as well as the basic tools of image manipulation. The course also includes the study of design, composition, and aesthetics of digital images. Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications I. Access to a digital camera and some previous photography experience is required.
CIS-1045-VG01 - Introduction to Multimedia Applications & Tools
Course Description: This course introduces the many applications that enhance the world of multimedia and the web, as well as the technological decisions that are needed to deploy them. Students will learn how various tools are used to create a rich, dynamic audio/visual experience for users in many different formats. Emphasis is given to understanding current, new, and emerging technologies and the impact they have on web-based media. Students enrolling in the course should have basic computer skills.
Articulation Agreements
New England School of Communications - 1 Elective Credit
Keene State College - Up to 8 Credits
Embedded Academic Credit: Science
Industry Recognized Credentials:
- Final Cut Pro - Apple
- Motion 101 Training - Apple
- CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour - OSHA
- Internet & Computing Core - Computing Skills - Certiport
- Adobe Certified Associate- Dreamweaver - Adobe
- Adobe Certified Associate-Flash - Adobe
- Adobe Certified Associate-Photoshop - Adobe
- Adobe Certified Associate-Illustrator - Adobe
- Adobe Certified Associate-InDesign - Adobe
- Adobe Certified Associate-Premier - Adobe
- Internet & Computing Core - Key - Certiport
- Internet & Computing Core - Living Online - Certiport
- Web Administrator Apprentice
- Web Designer Apprentice - Web professionals
- Web Developer Apprentice - Web professionals
- Webmaster Apprentice - Web professionals
Vermont Career Technical Education (CTE) Program Critical Proficiencies
Digital and Visual Arts CTE Programs
Pre-Tech Foundational CTE Programs
Program Advisory Members and Organization:
- Jared Gunnell: Red J. Media LLC
- Bettyann Casella: IT Consultant
- Patrick Cody: OVTC Executive Director
- Rob Murray: Audio Mixing & Mastering (Chairperson)
- Rebekah Ferreira: OVTV Production Manager
- Chris Maggiolo: BRIC
- Kyle Rogstad: Indelible Inc.
- John Sawyer, Vermont Recording Studio
- Joe Defelice: Riverbank Media
- Bob Merrill: Sweetspot Digital
- Suzanne Groenewold: Fall Mountain Productions
- Johnny Gifford: Director, SAPA TV
Program Links:
Facebook.com/RVTCStudios
Student/Parent Quotes:
“Our son making the decision to take the AVP program at RVTC was a godsend. He had always struggled in traditional learning situations so the hands-on teaching he received at RVTC gave him the confidence to make his own mark on the world. The instructor Zachary McNaughton is extremely talented and engaging, and the skills Tanner gained are already being seen as he combines his newly acquired video skills with his passion for cars. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results of his studies and would highly recommend students take advantage of this valuable opportunity in our community.”
Armin & Donna Bischofberger, parents of Tanner Bischofberger
“I came out of the AVP program more prepared to work in the audio-video industry than most of my peers are graduating from a well accredited four-year film college."
Aja Selbach, AVP Alumni/Syracuse University Film Graduate
My son, Elliot, was introduced to The River Valley Technical Center in his freshman year at Springfield High School in 2013. The center provides freshmen an immersion experience to learn about several of the programs. Students can then choose a program that fits their interests and needs In the fall of their sophomore year. Elliot entered the AVP (Audio-Visual Program) at Level 1 under the guidance of his teacher, Zachary McNaughton in 2014 and completed Level 2 the following year. This decision literally changed Elliot's life and direction as a student. Through access to state of the art equipment, frequent collaboration projects, conferencing with his teachers, freedom to choose creative content, and opportunities to compete at state and national levels, being an active member of RVTC helped to shape Elliot's future well in advance. During his undergraduate experience, Elliot and one of his classmates won several state titles and earned the National first-place award for TV production in 2014 at the Skills USA competition in Kansas City, MO. He produced several independent films, ads, and public service videos that were recognized in his town and at local and state film competitions. This would not have happened without his affiliation with RVTC. Most importantly, when gathering the supplemental material for his portfolio for application to major US college film schools, Elliot was solidly prepared. Four out of the 6 top film schools accepted/waitlisted his application. Now in his junior year at the #6 ranked Dodge Film School at Chapman University in Orange, CA, Elliot has confidently produced films with skills learned from his foundational work at RVTC. As a parent, I highly recommend this experience for a high school student in the Connecticut River Valley who is seeking to learn a trade or set of specialized skills that will place him or her in the workforce with confidence. Thank you to his teacher, Mr. McNaughton, the staff, and the director of this high-quality institution for helping him achieve his dreams.
Ann Thompson, Parent of Elliot Thompson
Pre Tech Foundations/Intro Course Description
Introduction To AVP: Audio Engineering
Credit: ½ credit
Instructor: Mr. McNaughton
Eligibility: Springfield High School Only
Description: During this Intro students will explore several forms of multimedia with an emphasis on editing audio, video, and images. Students will explore software such as; Final Cut Pro, Avid Pro Tools, and Adobe Photoshop using tutorials designed to teach specific techniques related to Audio and Video Production.