AVTF- Audio & Video Technology & Film

The AVTF Pathway is designed to prepare students for employment or entry into post-secondary educational programs in the audio, video, technical and film industry.  Students who complete the pathway (at the end of year 3) will have the opportunity to take the industry recognized Film and Television certification test. The AVTF pathway aligns itself with the student organization known as SkillsUSA which provides students with leadership training and reinforcement of specific career and technical skills. 

AV1

Audio & Video Technology & Film I: There are no prerequisites for this class. It's a project based, hands-on learning environment that provides students with opportunities to express their knowledge of the film industry through both individual projects and group projects. Students need internal motivation and the ability to work with others. Students learn basic audio visual editing, as well as verbal and nonverbal communication skills. 

AV2

Audio & Video Technology & Film II will allow students to demonstrate knowledge of how film and video affects life and society through problem-solving activities, projects, and discussions. Additionally, study will be conducted on recent trends in mass communications. Students in AV2 will be responsible for running the ‘Between The Forks’ TV show. Students will learn time-management and working in a job setting. (Prerequisite: Audio & Video Technology & Film I)

AV3

Audio & Video Technology & Film III will provide instruction and hands-on training for students to be peer leaders/teachers. Students should be able to perform at an independent level of proficiency. This course builds upon prerequisite skills by requiring students to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize the body of video work created during the student’s high school career. (Prerequisites: Audio & Video Technology & Film I & II)