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Audio Visual Communication, Diploma

 Years, Diploma, System of Credits
This programme of study is accredited by the Council of Educational Evaluation - Accreditation of Cyprus (SEKAP).

The purpose of the course is:

• To introduce students to the theory and practice of audio visual production and develop their ability of expression and creativity through them.
• To provide an opportunity of analysis and application of specific and general knowledge from the social sciences, and aesthetic criteria from the fine arts.
• To help students develop and advance their personality and cultural interests so as to acquire a social responsibility and achieve a successful career within a democratic society.

Advantages for the holders of the Diploma in Audio Visual Communication:

• Possess an accredited diploma.
• They are capable and fully qualified in pursuing a successful career within the audiovisual production as producers, editors, camera people etc.
• Continue and complete either the four year BA Degree in Graphic and Advertising Design (time based pathway) or the BA Degree in Journalism, depending on their chosen electives.
• Pursue further their studies abroad and be accepted in the 2nd year of relevant BA courses at UK Universities or the 3rd year of studies at USA Universities.

FIT Radio and Television Stations

Fred TV and Radio Frederick which form part of the Institute's resources, serve as training grounds for the students of Audio Visual Communication. These professional outfits provide students with a real working environment for practice.

Students must complete a total of 70 credit hours

Required Subjects                                Hours  Credits

AART100 Studio Art                                 4       2
AART109 Photography I                              2       3
AART119 Photography II                             2       3
AART130 Introduction to Drawing                    3       2
AART233 Computer Art                               2       3
AAVC100 Video Production I                         3       3
AAVC103 Introduction to Mass Communication         3       3
AAVC111 Audio Production II                        3       3
AAVC120 Audio Production I                         3       2
AAVC145 TV Production                              3       2
AAVC146 TV Practice                                2       NC
AAVC150 Production Design & Pre-production         2       NC
AAVC190 Introduction to Film History & Theory      3       2
AAVC203 Advanced Audio Production I                3       3
AAVC205 Advanced Video Production I                3       3
AAVC210 Video Production II                        3       3
AAVC211 Advanced Audio Production II               3       3
AAVC215 Advanced Video Production II               3       3
AAVC240 Animation I                                3       2
AAVC241 Animation II                               3       2
AAVC250 Internship                                 -       NC
AAVC290 Final Project                              2       3
ACOM140 Communication & Public Relations           2       2
ACSC100 Word Processing                            2       2
AENG101 Basic English                              2-5*    NC
AENG102 Intermediate English                       2-5*    NC
AENG213 English Composition                        2-5*    NC
AENG214 Advanced Writing                           2-5*    NC
AGRK103 Journalistic Language I                    2       NC
AJER200 Lecture Series                             2       NC
APOL201 Political Sciences                         3       3

Electives                                                  9
General Electives                                  4       4

   
*  English teaching hours range between 2 and 5 hours depending
   on the level of the student's English knowledge.


Electives
                                                 Hours  Credits

AART104 Drawing II                                 5       3
APSY101 Introduction to Psychology                 3       3
ASOC101 Introduction to Sociology                  3       3
APHI101 Introduction to Philosophy                 3       3
AART244 Illustration Techniques I                  3       3
AART255 Illustration Techniques II                 3       3
AART288 Photographic Design I                      2       3
AART299 Photographic Design II                     2       3
AART155 Design & Materials I                       5       3
AART166 Design & Materials II                      5       3
AART355 Cultural Studies                           2       3
AJER254 Mass Communication Law & 
        Journalistic Ethics                        3       3
AGDS101 Graphic Design I                           4       3
AGDS104 Graphic Design II                          4       3
AART 111 History of Art I                          4       3
AART 112 History of Art II                         4       3


General Electives
Students must take one elective subject 
from Group A and one from Group B
                                                 Hours  Credits

Group A - Cyprus Studies 

AECH101 Introduction to the History of Cyprus      2       2
AECH111 Cyprus in the Twentieth Century            2       2

Group B - Greek Language and Literature

AEGL101 Introduction to Greek Language             2       2
AEGL111 Modern Greek Literature                    2       2