A 10-week, hands-on course in audio, video, lighting, and production workflow — taught by our own production lead, on the same gear we use to run real shows. Week one is always free.
Responsible for all audio and visual operations at AVE — multi-format media capture and streaming for broadcast, leading technicians and clients through concerts, breakout rooms, podcast streaming, and pre/post production. You're not learning from a textbook author — you're learning from the person running the board.
This course covers the fundamental principles of audio and video production — sound design, video editing, lighting, and workflow — and funnels students through mentorship with working industry professionals.
Overview of the AV industry, production roles and responsibilities.
Frequency, amplitude, and waveforms; microphone types and applications; intro to recording.
Resolution, frame rate, and aspect ratio; camera types and lenses; composition and framing.
Signal flow concepts, intro to audio mixing software, and a hands-on radio ad project.
Why lighting matters, key/fill/backlight, practical lighting-setup exercises.
Editing software overview, cutting/transitions/effects, a short video ad project.
Pre-production planning, production-phase shooting technique, post-production overview.
AI tools for production assets and workflow, plus an intro to chromakey.
Develop a project proposal — goals, technique, community impact — with peer feedback.
Present final projects to peers and instructors, with group discussion and feedback.
Bring something to take notes with — pen and paper, a tablet, or your phone. After reserving your seat, download the reference textbook and watch the prerequisite video — both are required before class one.
Hands-on time on live shows, not just classroom time.
Work alongside industry professionals and start taking gigs on your own — with AVE as backup.
Volunteer to help the next cohort and guide the students who come after you.
Document and share your journey — once you know how to produce, keep telling the story.
Classes run twice a week for maximum participation, with a make-up option if you miss a session. Capped at 10 students per class.
The full curriculum, week 1 through capstone. Offered twice weekly with make-up sessions if you miss a class.
Week one always freeFor more advanced students who want focused training in one discipline: streaming, editing, Dante, cinematography, lighting, or audio. Scheduled separately from the core course.
Group training for volunteers and church media teams, focused on audio, video, lighting, and streaming knowledge.
Sponsor a full 10-week course for 10 students. If your company sponsors 5 students, AVE sponsors the other 5 — that's how we give back to the community. Graduates may work independently or as a team to develop marketing assets for your business (with your approval), with the opportunity to present at AVE events and placement on promotional and print materials.
Tell us which track you're interested in and we'll follow up with the next cohort's start date.