Visual Arts (B.F.A.) | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringReading ComprehensionOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingCoordinationService Orientation

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCommunications and MediaEnglish LanguageTelecommunicationsFine Arts

Abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningVisual Color Discrimination

Tasks

Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Operate drones for aerial videography and photography during live events or for pre-recorded material.
Purchase audio or video equipment.

Technology

Video creation and editing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Assistive amplification systemsAudio presentation systemsAudioconferencing systemsAudiovisual A/V mixersCassette playersClaw hammersCompact disk CD burners or playersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital camcordersDigital oscilloscopesDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersDigital voltmeters DVMIntegrated speaker systems

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-4011.00	Audio and Video Technicians	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex media system failures — diagnose and resolve autonomously under time pressure during live broadcasts or high-stakes productions.
Full audio signal chain — design, configure, and operate from source to output across diverse venues including concert halls, broadcast studios, and conference centers.
Multi-camera video production — manage input switching, graphic overlays, and format conversion for live television or webcast programming without supervision.
Audio recording and post-production — record, edit, mix, and master soundtracks and voice-overs to professional broadcast or theatrical standards.
Lighting and sound systems for large-scale events — program, cue, and operate across the full arc of a production including pre-show, performance, and strike.
Video creation and editing software — use advanced features to assemble, color-correct, and export finished multimedia content for broadcast or online distribution.
Technical production documentation — author equipment specifications, signal-flow diagrams, and post-show reports to support future productions and quality review.
Vendor and rental equipment — evaluate, select, and integrate third-party gear into existing infrastructure to meet non-routine production requirements.
Cross-functional production teams — coordinate with directors, producers, and stage managers to align technical execution with creative vision on complex projects.
Compression codecs, streaming protocols, and storage systems — apply expert knowledge to optimize quality and reliability of digital media delivery pipelines.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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