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Program Overview
As a student in the Video Audio Design program at Madison College, you will acquire skills in:
- Pre-production and Storyboarding
- Video Production for Live Events
- Video Editing
- Production Management
- Location and Studio Lighting
- Post-production Color Correction.
- Audio Engineering and Recording
- Audio Post-production Editing.
- Motion Design and 2-D Animation.
- Compositing and Special Effects
If you have a strong aptitude for problem-solving, storytelling, aesthetic judgment, and an interest in art as it interacts with technology, the Video Audio Design program at Madison College is for you. Your instructors have knowledge and experience across this creative field and develop courses that combine traditional and new media technology.
Graduates of Madison College’s Video Audio Design program will participate in our bi-annual employer-attended portfolio show and enter the job market with a professional portfolio showing prospective employers the skills and capabilities acquired at Madison College.
Program Details
Students in the Video Audio Design degree program at Madison College can attend full or part-time.
Video Audio Design classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Careers
Graduates from Madison College's Video Audio Design program find work throughout several large industries, including broadcast television, state agencies, entertainment, independent production companies, health care, and education.
Prospective employers throughout Madison consider Madison College Video Audio Design graduates top candidates. Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of visual communications, including:
- Multimedia Design
- Interactive Design
- Webpage Design
- Video Production
- Computer Animation
- Display Design
- Media Design/Production
- 3-D Design
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.Application Dates
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is June 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Spring 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Video Audio Design career.
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Transfer Opportunities
Wisconsin Private Schools
Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Bachelor of Science in Business Management and LeadershipOut-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the Video Audio Design associate degree at Madison College, you will be able to:
- Apply the principles of design and storytelling to develop media products and services.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of media software, tools and technology.
- Implement creative solutions from concept through completion.
- Communicate creative rationale in formal and informal settings.
- Implement project management skills to meet customer and market demands.
- Apply effective and ethical business practices.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 11 14 15 Number of Surveys Sent 11 14 15 Number of Surveys Returned 7 9 6 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 6 8 4 Percent Available for Employment 85.7% 88.9% 66.7% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 14.3% 11.1% 33.3% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 4 6 2 Percent of Graduates Employed 66.7% 75.0% 50.0% Employed in Related Occupation 3 5 2 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 75.0% 83.3% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1 1 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 25.0% 16.7% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 2 2 2 Percent Seeking Employment 33.3% 25.0% 50.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3 3.6 3 Number of Satisfaction Responses 7 9 6 Very Satisfied (4) 1 5 0 Percent Very Satisfied 14.3% 55.6% 0.0% Satisfied (3) 5 4 6 Percent Satisfied 71.4% 44.4% 100.0% Unsatisfied (2) 1 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 7 9 6 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 4 6 2 Before Enrollment 2 0 0 Percent Before Enrollment 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% While Attending the College 0 1 1 Percent While Attending the College 0.0% 16.7% 50.0% After Training at the College 2 5 1 Percent After Training at the College 50.0% 83.3% 50.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 4 6 2 In College District 2 5 2 Percent In College District 50.0% 83.3% 100.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 2 1 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 50.0% 16.7% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 2 5 1 Average Monthly Wage $3,560 $3,352 $3,870 Average Hourly Wage $20.70 $19.49 $22.50 Average Work Hours per Week 43.5 41.0 40.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 1 Average Hourly Wage $30.00 $15.45 Average Work Hours per Week 25.0 4.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions The Evoke Agency Junior Videographer Village of Cottage Grove Cable/Digital Communications Coordinator Cottage Grove * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
