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Dodge College's Success in Preparing Students for Media Careers with Avid Solutions

Technology Category

Sensors - Acoustic Sensors

Applicable Industries

Education
Equipment & Machinery

Applicable Functions

Facility Management
Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Smart Campus
Virtual Training

Services

Training

About The Customer

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is a part of Chapman University, located in Orange County, California. The college offers programs in film, television, broadcast journalism, digital arts, public relations, and advertising. The faculty at Dodge College is an impressive group, with over 300 films to their credit. The college is passionate about storytelling and aims to provide students with a strong educational foundation designed to foster creativity and help them become master storytellers. The college has grown rapidly over the years, from an enrollment of 200 students fifteen years ago to over 1,400 students today. Dodge College graduates have found success in various media companies, including DreamWorks Animation, Paramount Pictures, Fox Sports, and CNN.

The Challenge

Fifteen years ago, Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts was a small program catering to an enrollment of 200 students. The school aimed to prepare students for successful careers in film, television, broadcast journalism, digital arts, and more. However, as the school grew rapidly to accommodate over 1,400 students, it faced the challenge of providing in-depth professional training that mirrored the workflows used in professional media facilities worldwide. The school needed to create a cutting-edge learning environment featuring industry-standard technology workflows to ensure its graduates entered the workforce with real-world experience.

The Solution

To address this challenge, Dodge College partnered with Avid to train students on a wide range of cutting-edge solutions. The school built Marion Knott Studios, a fully functional 76,000-square-foot production facility equipped with professional sound stages, state-of-the-art cameras, and computer labs featuring industry-standard Media Composer, and Pro Tools software. The studio was made available 24/7 to students, providing them with hands-on experience with leading-edge tools. Additionally, Dodge College used Avid ISIS with Interplay to manage student projects and facilitate collaboration, preparing students for professional workflows. The school also became a certified Avid Learning Partner, offering students certification courses in Media Composer and Pro Tools.

Operational Impact

The partnership with Avid has allowed Dodge College to provide its students with real-world experience and training on industry-standard tools. The creation of Marion Knott Studios has given students access to a world-class facility where they can practice their skills and creativity. The use of Avid ISIS with Interplay has prepared students for professional workflows, teaching them the importance of collaboration in the industry. The certification courses offered by the school have given students an edge in the job market, providing them with an important stamp of approval. As a result, Dodge College graduates are succeeding in various media companies, entering the workforce with the skills and experience needed to excel in their careers.

Quantitative Benefit

The school has grown from an enrollment of 200 students to over 1,400 students.
The Marion Knott Studios is a fully functional 76,000-square-foot production facility.
The studio's equipment list includes 150 Media Composer editing stations, 26 Artist series controllers, and 150 Pro Tools licenses.