Media Production Specialist Certificate (MPS) #3950
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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
Program Sequencing
Term I
| STU-103 | Workplace Ethics | 1 |
| COM-130 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COM-156 | Audio Production I | 3 |
| COM-157 | Video Production I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Term II
| COM-251 | Film History and Appreciation | 3 |
| COM-256 | Advanced Audio Production | 3 |
| COM-257 | Cinematography | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Term III
| COM-140 | Writing for Multimedia | 3 |
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| COM-208 | Screenwriting | 3 |
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| COM-260 | Advanced Post-Production | 3 |
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| COM-296 | Documentary Production | 3 |
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| COM-297 | Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Term IV
| COM-252 | International History of Film | 3 |
| COM-298 | Mass Communication Internship | 1-2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
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.