Visual Arts | SUNY at Purchase College

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: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Departmental technical standards and workflows — establish and maintain for audio, video, and lighting operations across an organization or production company.
Junior and mid-level AV technicians — mentor, evaluate, and develop through structured coaching, performance feedback, and on-the-job training programs.
Capital equipment acquisition plans — research, recommend, and justify investments in broadcast, live-event, or multimedia infrastructure to senior leadership.
Organization-wide media technology strategy — design and lead implementation to support evolving production formats, platforms, and business objectives.
Complex multi-venue or multi-platform productions — oversee technical direction and resource allocation to ensure consistent quality and schedule adherence.
Risk and contingency plans for live productions — develop and enforce protocols covering equipment failure, safety incidents, and broadcast emergencies.
Cross-departmental collaboration — lead coordination among engineering, creative, IT, and facilities teams to deliver integrated AV solutions at organizational scale.
Industry standards and regulatory requirements — interpret and ensure organizational compliance with broadcast licensing, signal specifications, and accessibility mandates.
Vendor partnerships and service-level agreements — negotiate and manage to optimize cost, reliability, and support for critical production technology assets.
Emerging AV technologies — evaluate, pilot, and champion adoption of innovations such as IP-based broadcast infrastructure and immersive audio formats to advance organizational capability.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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