Media Production Certificate

Program Description

The Media Production Certificate program prepares students to utilize current technology to produce, shoot, and edit video and multimedia productions. It is geared toward people who may need to gain production skills for their current position or to those pursuing a career change. Students will gain technical knowledge and training with a background in mass media history and trends.

Sequence of Study - Media Production Certificate

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Required Courses (in expected order)

• ART-1570 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 Credits (Program Requirement)
• TRF-1310 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credits (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• TRF-1330 Television Production I 3 Credits (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• TRF-2040 Introduction to Broadcast News 3 Credits (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• ART-2650 Animation and Multimedia I 3 Credits (Program Requirement)
• THE-2040 Event and Conference Multimedia Production 3 Credits (Program Requirement)
• TRF-2310 Introduction to Film 3 Credits (Program Requirement)
• THE-2120 Film and Studio Mechanics 3 Credits (Program Requirement)
• TRF-2330 Television Production II 3 Credits (Program Requirement; Critical Course)
• ART-2750 Animation and Multimedia II 3 Credits (Program Requirement)
• TRF-2340 Digital Video Editing 3 Credits (Program Requirement)

Program Total: 33 Credits