Audio Visual Installation Technology

Overview

  • Delivery: Evening
  • Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time (Fall: 2010-2011)
  • Location: Rosemount Campus

Outcomes

Major Description

This program brings together previously separate audio visual technologies and systems in home and commercial settings, including integrated controls, computer/home networks, communications, lighting and energy management, entertainment, security, health and safety. Professional AVIT technicians merge various skill sets and abilities, including computer networking, audio/video, HVAC, home security, appliances and structural wiring in contrast with service specialists who possess skills in one particular area.

Work Environment

InfoComm International reports that the audio-visual technology industry is "one of the fastest-growing, most dynamic industries in the world" with North American products and services exceeding $25 billion per year and nationwide job growth for AV equipment technicians approaching 25 percent through 2016.

Potential Job Titles

  • Audio Installer
  • Audio Video Mechanic
  • Electronic Sales and Service Technician
  • Video System Repairer
  • Stereo Equipment Installer

Salary Data

  • Average Wage: $18.13
  • Top Earners: $27.03
    (Seven-county metro area—iseek.org)

Academic Advisors

Dean

  • Mike Opp
    Dean of Transportation and Technical Careers

Instructors

TBD 651-423-xxxx TBD@dctc.edu BIO Blog

Related Programs:

Outcomes

First Year
Course# Course Title Credits
AVIT1100 The Audio Visual Electronics Essentials 3

This course provides an introduction to the Audio Visual industry including the sales, design and installation functions. It also includes the science and technology for basic audio, visual and audio visual systems integration.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  4.00  lecture,   0.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

AVIT1110 AV Industry Essentials 3

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AVIT1120 Audio Video Concepts 4

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AVIT1130 Media System Construction/Installation I 4

This course provides an introduction project scope analysis, site evaluation and recommendations as well as the basics of audio video equipment and technology installation. This course will include cable termination, rack building, cable handling and equipment mounting.

Prerequisites: AVIT1100; AVIT1110; AVIT1120. Offered: Fall

Credit Breakout:  2.00  lecture,   2.00  lab,  0.00  other.

Student Expectations: Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

AVIT1140 Media System Networking 3

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AVIT1200 Home Integration/Security 3

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AVIT1210 Media System Code, Safety, and Plans 3

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AVIT1220 Media System Construction/Installation II 4

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AVIT1230 System Design 2

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AVIT2970 Internship 1

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  General Education (Goal #7) 6
  Total Credits 36
     
Total Program Credits 36