Media Production Specialist Certificate (MPS) #3950
Outcomes
Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of industry terminology, history, and concepts.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to tell a story using various techniques such as effective script writing, shot composition, sound, and non-linear editing.
Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of field and studio operations in a modern media environment.
Program Overview
Graduates of this 31-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
*Please note that some COM courses are only taught in one academic term, therefore sequencing may change slightly due to course availability.
Term I
| COM-130 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| COM-156 | Audio Production I | 3 |
| COM-157 | Video Production I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
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: 31
A prerequisite or corequisite may be required for some courses.
Refer to the course descriptions section in this catalog for more information.