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| Topic 1 | - Develop and Document AV Designs: This is the most heavily weighted domain and addresses the full design development process. It spans creating a conceptual AV design, refining it to align with site conditions and architectural drawings, producing the final design package, and completing all project documentation including bill of materials, bid specifications, drawings, and scope of work.
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| Topic 2 | - Deploy AV Designs: This domain covers the transition from design to implementation and project completion. It includes supporting project execution, verifying that installed systems meet performance requirements, and conducting closeout activities such as as-built documentation, system manuals, user training, and programming information.
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| Topic 3 | - Conduct a Needs Assessment: This domain focuses on gathering and analyzing client requirements before any design work begins. It covers identifying functional requirements, reviewing or developing a technology master plan, and generating a program report that captures the project's AV needs and expectations.
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| Topic 4 | - Coordinate with Other Professionals: This is the largest domain and covers the AV designer's responsibility to collaborate with a wide range of project stakeholders. It includes coordination with architectural, structural, mechanical
- electrical
- plumbing, IT
- network, acoustical, life safety, and project-specific professionals such as content creators or exhibit designers.
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