The audiovisual technician associate in science degree is designed to prepare students for the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification exam administered by AVIXA International and entry-level jobs in the audiovisual industry. Audiovisual (AV) technicians 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. AV systems facilitate essential communications and often require connectivity with various types of networks, requiring AV technicians to work with information technology (IT) teams to set up and maintain that connectivity. This aspect of audiovisual technology is evolving, influencing industry demand. Degree-seeking students complete general education requirements that help students “think and communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding”. (Title 5, section 55061) To earn an associate in science degree in audio visual technology, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete all general education requirements. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however the units are only counted once.
Students completing the program will be able to...
A. analyze and describe the science and technology for basic audio, visual, and audiovisual systems integration.
B. set up and test an audio, video, and audiovisual network.
C. describe and explain the components of sound and hearing, and vision and light, as they pertain to human perception and venue limitations.
D. display proper customer service and professional behavior.
Possible career opportunities
Career options include: conductor, arranger, film scorer/composer, music business/manager, music editor, music supervisor/director, songwriter, transcriber, editor (print music publishing), choir director, midi engineering, recording engineer, studio director or manager, sound designer, sound technician, and tour coordinator. Many careers require more than two years of study.
Expected July 2025
Start date
27 January 2025
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill Campus,
321 Golf Club Road,
PLEASANT HILL,
California,
94523, United States
Student will qualify for admission with one of the following: a high school diploma, by passing the California Certificate of Proficiency Test or General Education Development Test (GED) or be at least 18 years old and no longer enrolled in high school.
English Proficiency Tests:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.