Program Info
Program Description
Provides a comprehensive foundation of study and practice in the areas of media production, editing, writing, performance, and management for radio, television, film, broadcast journalism, public relations, media performance, and social media. This specialization is developed through a range of courses incorporating both theoretical classroom academic knowledge and creative hands-on use of hardware, software, studios, and labs combined with real-world assignments and experience to provide successful students with a solid foundation for pursuing a four-year related degree at a transfer institution or as a stepping stone into the field.
- Assess issues relating to media literacy and ethics using practices of media criticism.
- Demonstrate media-related skills including media writing, script analysis, audio and video performance, and criticism.
- Implement the use of industry-standard software and hardware to produce and edit audio and video works.
- Examine historical and contemporary issues as they apply to the legal aspects of the media industry.
- Solve problems by collaborating with team members on a media project in an ensemble writing, production, performance, editing or directing environment.
- Management: Producer, Director, or Program Coordinator
- Production: Video or Television Producer, Director, Camera Operator, Audio or Radio Producer or Editor
- Writing: Screenwriter, Script Writer, Media Theorist, Media Critic or Broadcast/News Journalist
- Talent: Radio, TV, or Voiceover Announcer, Broadcast Journalist, Interviewer or Performer
Admission Requirements
The purchase of minimal support materials including headphones, binders, a flash drive, and additional items will be required for program project needs. Individual instructors will provide specific materials lists.
General Education
See General Education for Transfer Degrees for details.
Program Requirements
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MCA-131: Introduction to Media Communication | 3.00 |
| MCA-132: Film History and Criticism | 3.00 |
| MCA-151: Digital Audio Editing | 1.00 |
| MCA-157: Digital Video Editing | 1.00 |
| MCA-189: Introduction to WHFR Radio | 1.00 |
| MCA-241: Media Writing | 3.00 |
| MCA-243: Media Performance | 3.00 |
| MCA-251: Audio Production | 3.00 |
| MCA-257: Video Production | 3.00 |
| MCA-261: Broadcast Journalism | 3.00 |
Complete additional 100-level, or higher, credits to complete this degree.