CDMA Business Model Work-Based Learning Audio/Video Production System
Earn & Learn Production Pathway
The CDMA Business Model Work-Based Learning Audio/Video Production System is a structured Earn & Learn pathway that develops students through real-world media production experiences. Each level generates portfolio-based evidence aligned to industry production standards and prepares learners for Career Readiness Instruction (CRI) and Advanced Industry Practicum (AIP) pathways in Washington, DC.
The CDMA Business Model Audio/Video Production Pathway helps students move from simply consuming media to understanding how powerful stories are built, produced, and shared with the world.
Level 1–2: Skill Building Outputs
Foundational and early production experiences focused on developing technical and creative media skills.
Output Types:
- Introductory video exercises
- Camera and editing practice projects
- Short creative media tasks
- Team-based production labs
Label Used:
Junior Production Apprentice Work Sample
Foundation Apprentice Work Sample
Level 3: Certification Portfolio
Industry certification and advanced technical production development.
Output Types:
- Adobe Premiere Pro certified projects
- Multi-camera editing sequences
- Structured narrative productions
- Advanced editing assignments
Summer: Intensive Showcase Portfolio
Cohort-based production sprint focused on high-output, public-facing media creation.
Output Types:
- Rapid production media projects
- Community event coverage
- Collaborative storytelling pieces
- Final showcase presentations
Our WBL A/V Production Purpose Statement
The CDMA Business Model Work-Based Learning Audio/Video Production System ensures that every student progresses through a structured Earn & Learn pathway where classroom instruction evolves into real-world production experience. Each stage produces portfolio-based evidence, culminating in industry-ready creative professionals prepared for CRI, AIP, and workforce entry in media production fields.