ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN COMMUNICATIONS Concentration in Audio/Video Technology Total credits for completion: 60 Minimum grade point average for graduation: 2.0 Communications credits: 42 General education credits: 18 NESCom core requirements for AV Technology students (14 credits): COM 101 Intro to Media (3) COM 112 Technical Writing (3) COM 120 Success Seminar (1) COM 121 Computer Applications for Digital Media (3) COM 301 Career Prep (1) COM 400 Ethics in Media (3)/COM 406 Media Law & Regulation (3) Prerequisite: Final year of program Audio/Video Technology Requirements (21-24 credits): COM 100 Intro to Video Production (3) Required only if no previous video experience COM 105 Video Production I (3) Prerequisite: COM 100^ or equivalent experience COM 110 Audio Recording & Technology I w/Lab (3) COM 205 Video Production II (3) Prerequisite: COM 105^ COM 218 Stage Wiring and Electronic Troubleshooting (3) COM 220 Interpersonal Communications (3) COM 250 Intro to Live Sound (3) Prerequisite: COM 110^ COM 252 Stage Rigging Fundamentals Prerequisite: COM 250^ Electives (4-7 credits): COM 109 History of American Music (3) COM 211 Audio for Television (3) Prerequisite: COM 105^ COM 331 Experience Credit (1-3) By permission only Core requirements in General Education curriculum (18 credits): BA 321n Marketing (3) EH 111n English Composition (3) EH 121n Public Speaking (3) MS 109 Basic College Math (3) Open Electives (6)