Digital Media Production Certificate
THIS PROGRAM IS SUSPENDED EFFECTIVE FALL 2022. NEW STUDENTS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED TO SUSPENDED PROGRAMS. STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THIS PROGRAM PRIOR TO FALL 2022 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH THIS DEGREE AFTER SPRING 2025. PLEASE REFER TO THE MEDIA PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE: 260 AND CONTACT A PROGRAM ADVISOR.
MC’s digital media production certificate focuses on the technical and artistic development of digital media content suitable for various platforms including websites, meetings, and presentations.
Through the certificate curriculum, you will master production and media project management skills and complete projects suitable for commercial, educational, or corporate use.
This certificate will prepare you for a new career, a career change, or you can focus on upgrading your current skills.
Courses include writing for broadcast and new media, media content production, television production, video editing, electronic field production, and more.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
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Record professional video and audio in the studio and on location with a variety of cameras, lights, microphones and recording devices.
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Write, produce and edit professional videos and/or animations of various lengths designed to inform, engage or entertain specific target audiences.
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Solve technical and logistical problems through planning and preparation to successfully meet client deadlines with documentation of progress and delivery of product.
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Create a portfolio that reflects the employment standards of the video production industry.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Careers include set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.
- MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up a College Central Network (CCN)new window account and other job search topics.
- Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.
Curriculum
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