Dec 10, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Media Production Certificate


Certificate | COMM.MEDIA.CT
CIP Code: 9.0199
https://www.pgcc.edu/programs-courses/program-finder/media-production-certificate/
Visit the Center for Performing Arts, Room 200-T or call 301-546-0926 for your faculty advisor.

Program Description


The Media Production Certificate prepares students to utilize current technology to produce, shoot, and edit audio, 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 gain technical knowledge and training in audio and video production with a background in mass media history and trends.

The Media Production Certificate prepares students for careers such as filmmaker, videographer, podcaster, audio producer, social media specialist, video editor, camera operator, or audio mixer among other media occupations. The program allows students to choose the Video and Film Production Track, Audio Production Track, or Emerging and Social Media Track.

Most of the courses in this program can be used as part of the Mass Communication Associate of Arts (A.A.) program.

Program Outcomes


Graduates of the Media Production Certificate will be able to:

  • Examine the history of mass media
  • Apply audio, video, computer graphics, and social media principles and practices in the production of media content
  • Utilize industry standard media technology in the creation of a variety of audio, video and multimedia productions
  • Evaluate current trends, artistic principles, and functional practices in media production

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)


Program Total: 33 Credits