PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
In today’s media-driven world, sound plays a pivotal role in how we connect and communicate. The Audio Engineering Program at DistrKCt provides underserved youth in Kansas City with the technical skills and creative insight needed to enter and excel in the dynamic field of audio production. Developed and taught by grammy nominated producer Jo Blaq, students will get the opportunity to experience real world learning from an educator who is actively working in the music industry giving them a first hand look into what it takes to excel in the industry.
The Need for Change
Access to specialized education, specifically in the arts and multimedia fields, are traditionally limited in underserved communities. This program not only opens doors to cutting-edge careers but also offers a platform for creative expression, personal development, and mentorship.
"Only 15% of students in underserved areas have access to specialized technical training, compared to 60% in other districts" (Source: National Education Statistics
Cirriculum Highlights and Skills
With this cirriculum, students will learn to apply their technical knowledge and soft skills that are highly valuable across a wide range of proessions and industries while also learning and incorporating the valuable skills to document their own realities, tell compelling stories, increase their ventures in the art community and drive social change.
Completion of the program will result in an Adobe certificate, to ensure the quality of education is at the highest standard. This program will count toward college credits nationally.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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CAMERA OPERATIONS
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COMPOSITION & FRAMING
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POST-PRODUCTION EDITING
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SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
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MOTION GRAPHIC PRODUCTION
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DISTRIBUTION METHODS
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AND MORE.
SOFT SKILLS
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CREATIVITY AND DEVELOPMENT
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ATTENTION TO DETAIL
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COMMUNICATIONS
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CAREER MANAGEMENT
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PROBLEM SOLVING
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INTEGRITY
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TEAMWORK/COLLABORATION
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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AND MORE.
Impact and Opportunities
Employment for film and video editors, and camera operators is projected to grow 12% from 2021-2031"
Entry Level Career Opportunities
Freelance Photographer
Freelance Videographer
Broadcasting
Commercial Production
Editor
Journalism
Content Developer
VR and AR engineer
Reports find that photographers and videographers with an adobe certification can increase their pay up to 10% of their peers"
Impact on School Districts
Higher GPA for students
Increased attendance rating
Outreach program for youth
What sets DistrKCt apart?
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Affordability
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Real World Learning
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Learn from someone actively in the music industry
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Students work on state of the art equipment
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We actively work to find placement for all of our students post graduation from the program
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Paid Internships
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Certification comes through Adobe, the industry gold standard
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16 week courses (one semester) that integrate with the school districts.
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