2023-2024 College Catalog

Media Production Specialist Certificate (MPS) #3950

Program Website: RockValleyCollege.edu/MassCom

Program Overview

Graduates of this 32-credit Certificate Program are prepared to produce a wide range of media projects including multi-format broadcast programs, commercials, public service announcements, narrative and documentary films, and audio products. Graduates of this program are ready to join the world of broadcasting and media creation with a complete Media Production Specialist portfolio in hand.

Work and Employment

Certificate graduates can secure jobs such as videographers, directors, producers, editors, sound engineers, master control operators, and a variety of other media crew positions.

Transfer Opportunities

Most of the courses in this certificate program have IAI transfer codes which will aid the student if they decide to pursue an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or a four-year degree. Students should also consult with an Academic Advisor, the Dean, or Academic Chair of the Media Production Specialist certificate program.

Requirements

Course Requirements

STU-103Workplace Ethics

1

COM-130Introduction to Mass Communication

3

- 

COM-140Writing for Multimedia

3

-Or

COM-208Screenwriting

3

- 

COM-156Audio Production I

3

COM-157Video Production I

3

COM-251Film History and Appreciation

3

COM-252International History of Film

3

COM-256Advanced Audio Production

3

COM-257Cinematography

3

COM-260Advanced Post-Production

3

- 

COM-296Documentary Production

3

-Or

COM-297Motion Picture Production

3

- 

COM-298Mass Communication Internship

1-2

Total Credit Hours: 32

A prerequisite or corequisite may be required for some courses.

Refer to the course descriptions section in this catalog for more information.