Audio and Video Production Program

The audio and video production program at Spokane Falls Community College prepares students for careers in the broadcast and non-broadcast industry of video, audio, and radio production. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skill for sound recordings as finished products or as components of film/video, broadcast, live or mixed media productions. Program courses include: equipment operation and maintenance, sound recording, track editing, dubbing and mixing, media production, digital recording and transmission, and amplification and modulation. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer audio and video production program.

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Spokane Falls Community College

1810 North Greene Street, Spokane, WA

The Spokane Falls Community College is located west of Spokane in Washington. It was first incorporated in 1881 but it was only in 1961 that the community college opened its doors for  more enrollees.  Also known as The Falls, the college has a 113-acre campus that offers associate of arts or science degrees to students. Aside from associate degrees, SFCC also offers technical degrees as well as certificate programs such as prosthetic technician, physical therapy training and hearing instrument repairs.

On the other hand, the school is also considered as the center for performing arts in Washington and is highly regarded for its drama, music and fine arts program. Moreover, the school has an agreement with Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute that allow students from Japan to study in the US.

Aside from the science and engineering disciplines, Spokane Falls Community College also offer a growing number of direct transfer degrees to any four-year institution within the state. This is to ensure that students will be able to proceed to a bachelor’s degree without any problem. In fact, 60% of associate degree holders from Spokane Falls Community College get into a four-year college or university upon graduation.

On the other hand, the tuition fee rate for resident enrollees is $106 per credit hour while non-resident including international students need to pay $279 per credit hour. However, non-residents with operating fee waiver can get discounted tuition fee rate.

Students Enrolled in the Audio and Video Production Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Spokane Falls Community College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

Description

Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, audio and video equipment technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $37210

Sound Engineering Technicians

Description

Operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in sporting arenas, theater productions, recording studios, or movie and video productions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sound engineering technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $39420

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).