Audio and Visual Technology and application has been, and continues as an essential communications tool allied to many industries. These include: broadcast radio and television, film, the music industry, corporate, medical, education, advertising and entertainment. Each of these industries requires specifically trained experts that meet unique requirements. The type of people needed can be put into three categories: Production, Technical and operations. However, technology advancement has changed the work functions of practitioners, where duties can overlap, and in some cases where all three functions (production, operation and technical) are performed by one person.
Some important questions
Where can I study?
How do I know what courses to do?
Am I cut out for this?
These are very important questions to ask. There are a multitude of full-time and part-time courses in each of the audio visual and film disciplines, as well as graphic design and photography. These courses are very expensive and one needs to make informed decisions before committing. This is especially true if you are a school leaver or new to the world of multimedia. So this is where "In the Directors Chair" comes in to the picture. The industry (AV, Broadcast, Corporate and Multimedia) is keen to help those who help themselves. People who display passion, intent, self-motivation and are proactive, are ideal candidates for a career in the audio visual industry. This course gives valuable working knowledge which includes business principles essential to the industry.
In the directors chair is a multi-faceted course which gives the student working knowledge in the main categories of audio visual, television, photography and photoshop. The student leaves with a good understanding of what is required to become part of the multimedia industry, and if one realises this is not what one wants, the knowledge gained will not be wasted. Why? Because multimedia affects every part of our lives in some way. This is why FVS encourage corporates to attend seminars and courses. In The Directors Chair also prepares the student to write the Infocomm International Recognised AV Professional (RAVP) online exam.
The course is run in the midst of the active industry in Cape Town. Specially arranged visits and guest speakers give added value to the already saturated content. This course is not for the feint hearted. Be prepared for long hours (plenty of coffee) which will be rewarded with invaluable end product and an impressive portfolio.
Duration: 20 weeks (Approximately 5 months