Definition of audiovisual production
Fairly close to film production, audiovisual production refers to the industry of designing and making audiovisual works.
What are the stages of audiovisual production?
Carried out by production companies, audiovisual production is made up of different stages:
- writing
- development
- pre-production
- production
- post-production
It covers the design and production of a film, documentary, or series as well as the production of fiction for the web, television, or cinema, or game shows and news programs.
Audiovisual programs are divided into two distinct groups:
- Stock: programs that can be kept, rebroadcast, sold, or released on VOD
- Flow: programs that air live and are ephemeral
Careers in audiovisual production and broadcasting
To support a project from its development through to its completion and distribution, audiovisual production requires a production and distribution team. Indeed, for audiovisual works to come to life and be broadcast, a variety of professions are called upon, including:
- production stage manager
- distribution manager
- production manager
- production director
- program manager
- post-production manager (mainly working in France 3’s Regional Production Units).
To work in this field, it is essential to complete a program in audiovisual management and production in order to acquire all the required skills. In addition, candidates must have a good sense of organization and be passionate about culture. They must also have a good knowledge of technical processes, be gifted with management skills, or show great availability.
Choosing an audiovisual production program
For enthusiasts who want to work in the audiovisual field, without becoming an actor, careers in production and distribution are ideal.
Audiovisual production program after the baccalaureate
At IESA arts&culture, students can acquire the full methodology of audiovisual production through the Bachelor in Film and Audiovisual. This program, open to high school graduates and to holders of a 1-year or 2-year postsecondary degree, makes it possible to learn and master the sector’s regulations and to become a professional in audiovisual and film production.
Continuing your studies after a 3-year postsecondary degree with a Master in Audiovisual and Film Production
To strengthen what they have learned, they can continue their studies with a Master in Audiovisual and Film Production.
Accessible with a 3-year postsecondary degree (Bachelor’s or Bachelor) in film, this Master offers a program combining knowledge of works, an understanding of the economics of the audiovisual and film sectors, and the acquisition of production, financing, and distribution methodologies. At the end of this 5-year postsecondary degree in audiovisual and film, learners will be able, among other things, to analyze the relevance and quality of a film or audiovisual work, defend a production project, or produce an audiovisual or film work and distribute it. Audiovisual management, communication, and marketing in this field will hold no more secrets for them.