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• Recording Arts & Show Production

• Digital Filmmaking & Video Production

• Graphic Design & Web Development

• Graduate Success

• What Sets Us Apart

• Career Development Planning

• Required Internships

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F.I.R.S.T. INSTITUTE

For more than 10 years, F.I.R.S.T. Institute has offered a unique, innovative, and extremely hands-on avenue for students to break into the rapidly expanding Digital Media industry. Our proven recipe for success blends instruction from industry professionals with personal attention and hands-on practice for an electrifying educational experience. F.I.R.S.T. Institute molds the future by offering our students the skills to stamp a lasting imprint on Audio, Film, and Design careers worldwide!

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Recording Arts & Show Production

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Overview

Our Recording Arts and Show Production program was designed to equip students with the skills to thrive in the competitive audio engineering and live sound industries. From using classic analog consoles to the latest digital technology, you’ll work hands-on in an environment that fosters your creativity.

You’ll start with the basics, becoming familiar with a professional recording studio setup and recording live artists yourself with the latest recording software. From there, you’ll dive into the art of voiceover and commercial production for radio before immersing yourself in music production and sequencing. From your very own Mac creation station, you’ll produce music ranging from mesmerizing dance grooves to Earth-pounding hip hop tracks and anything you can imagine in between!

Our industry professional instructors will expose you to the unlimited world of post-production and Foley art, all while helping you develop your own sound effects library. Adding to your repertoire of skills, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the art and techniques behind editing, mixing and mastering, not to mention learning live sound reinforcement and A/V production along the way.

In less than a year, you’ll acquire all the skills you need to take your ideas from inspiration to a finished product and you’ll be fully prepared for entry-level positions in recording studios, radio and television broadcast, live sound and show production, post production, A/V, and much more!

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PROGRAM OUTLINE:744 Clock Hours

CD 101: Career Development 1 • 16 Hours – Instruction

RASP 101: Fundamentals of Audio and MIDI • 132 Hours – Instruction • 44 Hours – Lab

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RASP 102: Recording Arts • 132 Hours – Instruction • 44 Hours – Lab CD 102: Career Development 2

• 16 Hours – InstructionRASP 103: Sound for Visual Media

• 84 Hours – Instruction • 44 Hours – Lab RASP 104: Advanced Audio Theories and

Applications

• 48 Hours – Instruction

• 16 Hours – Lab

RASP 105: Show Production • 96 Hours – Instruction • 32 Hours – Lab

Student Internship

• 40 Hours – Internship

GRADUATE SUCCESS

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Occupational Title Employment, 2012 Projected Employment, 2022 Percent Numeric

Broadcast and sound engineering technicians 121,400 131,900 9 10,600

Audio and video equipment technicians 67,700 76,900 14 9,300

Broadcast technicians 36,700 37,900 3 1,200

Sound engineering technicians 17,000 17,100 1 100

Employment projections data for broadcast and sound engineering technicians, 2012-226

Change, 2012-22

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections Program


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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians, Audio and Video Equipment Technicians, and Radio Operators held about 121,400 jobs in 2012, and this number was expected to grow to 131,900 jobs in the next 10 years. About 56% worked as A/V equipment technicians, while 30% worked in Broadcast TV and Radio and 14% found jobs as Sound Engineering Technicians.

Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians tend to work in radio, television, recording, and movie studios. Audio/Visual Technicians also set up in offices, schools, government buildings, personal homes, hospitals, and more. The states with the highest levels of employment in the Audio industry were California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.

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EARNINGS:The mean annual wage for Sound Engineering Technicians was $58,670 in 2014. The middle 50% earned $49,870 while the lowest 10% earned $22,820 and the highest 10% earned $106,870. The Motion Picture and Video industries employed the most Sound Engineering Technicians, and these employees earned a mean annual wage of $75,180.

The mean annual wage for Audio/Visual Equipment Technicians was $46,040 in 2014. The middle 50% earned $41,780 while the lowest 10% earned $22,290 and the highest 10% earned $74,950. The Motion Picture and Video industries employed the most A/V Technicians, and these employees earned a mean annual wage of $49,400.

The mean annual wage for Broadcast Technicians was $42,310 in 2014. The middle 50% earned $36,500 while the lowest 10% earned $18,610 and the highest 10% earned $76,230. The Radio and Television Broadcasting industries employed the most Broadcast Technicians, and these employees earned a mean annual wage of $39,140.

The mean annual wage for Radio Operators was $45,740 in 2014. The middle 50% earned $46,380 while the lowest 10% earned $18,650 and the highest 10% earned $71,560. Local governments employed the most Radio Operators, and these employees earned a mean annual wage of $49,710.

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• Sound Technician

• Broadcast Engineer

• Mix Engineer

• Sound Designer

• Re-Recording Mixer/Dubbing Mixer

Some Possible Jobs

“F.I.R.S.T. Institute provided just about every opportunity that led me where I am right now.” — Frank Gutierrez, Audio Graduate

Digital Filmmaking & Video Production

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The Digital Filmmaking and Video Production program was created to teach students every aspect of HD cinema and video development, production, and broadcasting. You’ll enjoy hands-on instruction using the same cutting-edge industry technology used by film professionals on projects worldwide!

In our film program, you’ll learn each stage of the production process, building on your knowledge and pushing your creative limits through more and more advanced projects as you go. Begin with the history of film and video, going behind the scenes to examine creative styles from some of the best films of our time. You’ll then learn the fundamental techniques of shooting in HD. Work hands-on directing short films, produce music videos and product commercials, and edit it all using Apple’s Final Cut Pro X. Our respected Film industry instructors are here to mentor you and develop your skills every step of the way.

Upon successful completion of our program, you’ll have the skills needed to gain entry-level positions in many pre-production, production, and post-production jobs. Spend the next several months with us, learning the production process and increasing your marketability in this exciting field.

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DFVP 101: Preproduction 1 • 96 Hours – Lecture • 32 Hours – Lab

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DFVP 102: Preproduction 2 • 84 Hours – Lecture • 28 Hours – Lab

CD 201: Career Development 2


FVP 104: Broadcast • 60 Hours – Lecture • 20 Hours – Lab

DFVP 103: Production / Post-Production 1

• 48 Hours – Lecture


DFVP 105 - Production / Post-Production 2 • 96 Hours – Lecture • 32 Hours – Lab

Student Internship


DFVP 106 - Production / Post-Production 3 • 120 Hours – Lecture • 40 Hours – Lab

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Television, video, and motion picture camera operators and editors

49,500 50,900 3 1,400

Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture

21,400 22,600 6 1,200

Film and video editors 28,100 28,300 1 200

Employment projections data for film and video editors and camera operators, 2012-2212

Change, 2012-22



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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Video Editors and Camera Operators for TV, Video, and Film held 49,500 jobs in 2012, and this number was expected to grow 3% in the next 10 years. About 43% worked as Camera Operators while 57% worked as Film and Video Editors.

Camera Operators can work a wide range of jobs, including capturing material for TV shows, motion pictures, music videos, the news, documentaries, and sporting events. Editors then take this material and organize final products from what the Camera Operator captures. With the rise of mobile and online TV platforms, there continues to be new work for production companies and video freelancers. These content delivery methods are still in their early phases, which means opportunity for Camera Operators and Film and Video Editors to showcase their skills.

The states employing the most Camera Operators in 2014 included California, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois. The states employing the most Film and Video Editors in 2015 were California, New York, Florida, Texas and Illinois.

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EARNINGS:The mean annual wage for Camera Operators in Television, Video, and Motion Pictures was $56,510 in 2014. The middle 50% earned $48,080 while the bottom 10% earned $23,620 and the top $10 earned 95,160. The motion Picture and Video industries employed the most Camera Operators, and these employees earned a mean annual wage of $63,460.

The mean annual wage for Film and Video Editors was $75,090 in 2014. The middle 50% earned $57,210 while the bottom 10% earned $25,520 and the top 10% earned $145,620. The Motion Picture and Video industries employees the most Film and Video Editors, and these employees earned a mean annual wage of $82,370

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• Production Assistant

• Freelance Videographer

• Assistant Editor

• Assistant Camera Operator

• Grip

• Boom Operator

• Screenwriter

Some Possible Jobs

“One thing I really loved about the courses at F.I.R.S.T. Institute was learning from working industry professionals. Connecting with instructors on that

personal level helped me understand how this business works.” — Theo Christofore, Film Graduate

Graphic Design & Web Development

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The Graphic Design and Web Development program was designed with our students in mind and equips them with the training necessary to secure careers in the fast-paced Web and Graphic Design industry. We strive to keep our curriculum updated to reflect the ever-changing trends in this growing industry in order to give you the edge you need to succeed! You’ll utilize industry standard creative design programs, like the Adobe Creative Suite, the latest programming techniques, and knowledge of the design and development landscape to make the most of your time with us. The comprehensive program begins with the basics of computer skills and multimedia design and culminates in advanced graphics and web development techniques to give you everything you need to know for a strong foundation in the design realm. We take advantage of the vast amount of open source frameworks, tooling, and software available. Since the web is constantly changing, we keep you up to date on the latest technology to cover all the areas of expertise that a modern graphic designer and web developer needs. Our focus is not on one area of design or development, but instead on diving into the core areas that mold well rounded Graphic Designers and Web Developers. Our main objective is simple: provide the finest in education by exposing you every day to the very things that inspire you to be successful in the Graphic Design and Web Development career field, whether that means traditional print or modern web and multimedia design.

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GDWD 102: Digital Art & Design • 72 Hours – Instruction


GDWD 101: Graphic Design Principles • 96 Hours – Instruction • 32 Hours – Lab

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GDWD 103: Front End Web Design 1 • 36 Hours – Instruction • 12 Hours – Lab CD 101: Career Development 1

• 16 Hours – InstructionGDWD 104: Front End Web Design 2

• 48 Hours – Instruction • 16 Hours – Lab GDWD 105: Web, Tools, Frameworks &

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GDWD 106: JavaScript Fundamentals & API Programming

• 72 Hours – Instruction • 24 Hours – Lab



GDWD 107: Advanced Web & Database Introduction


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GDWD 108: Server Side Development & Data Integration


Student Internship


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Graphic designers 259,500 276,900 7 17,400

Web developers 141,400 169,900 20 28,500

Employment projections data for graphic design & web development, 2012-2219

Change, 2012-22



EARNINGS:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Graphic Designers held 259,500 jobs and Web Developers held 141,400 jobs in 2012. Graphic Design jobs were projected to increase by 7% in the next 10 years, while Web Development jobs were expected to increase by 20%. This growth is largely due to the fact that the Internet and ecommerce continue to expand. Graphic Designers tend to work in the Manufacturing, Specialized Design Services, Advertising, and Public Relations industries. They usually work in studios with computers and specialized software. In 2012, about 24% of Graphic Designers were self-employed. In the future, Graphic Designers will be needed to create designs and images for portable devices, websites, electronic publications, and video entertainment media. Web Developers tend to work in Computer Systems Design, Data Processing, Finance and Insurance, and Educational industries. In 2012, about 25% of Web Developers were self-employed. In the future, Web Developers will play an important part in creating sites and applications that work on mobile platforms. The states employing the most Graphic Designers in 2014 were California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. The states employing the most Web Developers were California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Washington.

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EARNINGS:The mean annual wage for Graphic Designers was $50,670 in 2014. The middle 50% earned $45,900 while the bottom 10% earned $27,100 and the top 10% earned $80,570. The Specialized Design Services industry employed the most Graphic Designers, and these employees earned a mean annual salary of $54,140.

The mean annual wage for Web Developers was $68,670 in 2014. The middle 50% earned $63,490 while the bottom 10% earned $33,790 and the top 10% earned $112,680. The Computer Systems Design industry employed the most Web Developers, and these employees earned a mean annual salary of $70,280.

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• Visual Designer

• Graphic Designer

• Layout Designer

• Art Director

• Digital Media Designer

• Marketing/Advertising Designer

• Print Designer

• Web Developer

• User Interface Designer

• Front End Developer

• Back End Developer

• Full Stack Web Developer

• JavaScript Developer

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JT Calloway JT Calloway has worked on the sets of major motion pictures like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and American Ultra, rubbing shoulders with celebrity actors and directors.

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Theo Christofore Theo Christofore is living many film students’ dream after founding his own production company. He spends his days filming projects that he’s passionate about and running live sound for some of his favorite bands.

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Brad Randall Brad Randall has been busy working in production on blockbuster hits including The Green Lantern, Ender’s Game, 22 Jumpstreet, and Jurrassic World.

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Michael Aguiar Michael Aguiar used the skills he learned with us to open his very own professional videography business, and he’s busy working on his first feature-length film after learning how to make a movie in school.

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Luis Martinez After graduation, Luis Martinez traveled the world with Latin hip hop legend Alex Fatt filming behind the scenes footage for his reality show.

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Jimmy Dempsey Jimmy Dempsey has held important positions managing the camera gear and shooting for the TV shows Treehouse Masters and Ghost Hunters.

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Brian Pickens Brian Pickens, aka Yung Ladd, is a Grammy-nominated, three times platinum music producer who has worked with the likes of Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, The Game, Future, and Young Jeezy to name a few.

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DJ Big Makk DJ Big Makk has shared the stage at electronic music festivals around the country with some of the world’s biggest acts, like Chief Keef, Juicy J, and Riff Raff, and has a guest mix with Diplo.

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Nicholas Baptiste Nicholas Baptiste found his calling producing, directing, doing the camerawork, and running all of the audio for his own television shows from a professional studio.

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Frank Gutierrez Frank Gutierrez translated his passion for music into a career as a successful professional DJ at clubs around Orlando.

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Luke Segrest The education from F.I.R.S.T. Institute prepared Luke Segrest for a career in the music industry working with Cash Money Records and The Avengerz Production Team right after graduation.

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WHAT SETS US APART

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During the course of your studies, you will work with real, local clients to complete various projects. For example, former students have created commercials for businesses including iStudio Salons, Dance Trance Studio, Cookie Cousins and Woof! Orlando. They have also worked with musicians ranging from hip-hop legends like Alex Fatt and Sean Paul to singer Tina Cole and indie rockers The Luna Bellum.


CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

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The Career Development Department was established to ensure that you are fully prepared to begin your job search upon graduation, and to create awareness among employers looking for workers. This means that these employers look for F.I.R.S.T. Institute graduates as a major source of staffing and internship opportunities! You will attend Career Development classes while enrolled in our programs in order to prepare you for the job search ahead. When you graduate, you'll still have full access to our Career Development Department to give you the best chance of finding the perfect Digital Media career for you

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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND SMALL CLASS SIZES

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One-on-one

We keep our class sizes small because we believe it’s in your best interest. With classes averaging only 8-10 students each, our instructors are able to offer the one-on-one help and mentorship that you deserve. This also means that you’re able to get hands-on experience and get your hands dirty in the studio from day one!

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Weekly Tests and AccountabilityOur students are graded and held accountable for each and every course they encounter. Consistent drills and quizzes keep you active and interested in the information provided by the instructor. Try getting that sort of accountability from an online

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REQUIRED INTERNSHIPS

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• Under the supervision of a professional, student internships are conducted in the many Digital Media fields that we teach. In the internship, your skills are assessed and you have the opportunity to further develop business skills and gain exposure to a real working environment.

• Internships allow you to take initiative and to become accountable for your experience. We encourage you to make lasting relationships and also to practice the skills learned through Career Development, class lectures and hands-on training. Practical training for each student varies considerably, but all opportunities teach you about your chosen industry and set expectations for employment after graduation.

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