Program Information

Description:
This program is designed for individuals seeking professional training in photography, television, radio, and video. The curriculum prepares students for entry level positions in these fields, as well as transfer to colleges and universities with communication programs. In addition to intensive hands-on laboratory experiences covering visual principles, materials, equipment and processes, television, radio and audio production techniques and electronic image creation, the student will explore business practices and procedures commonly associated with the media field.

This program encourages the selection of electives that are most appropriate to the student's specific career goals and/or transfer program requirements of four-year institutions. Courses in speech, theater, art, business and introductory computer activities are highly desirable additions to the basic program.

(Housed in the Visual and Performing Arts Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
HUMANITIES: 12 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
SPT 140 Introduction to Speech Communication OR SPT 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication OR SPT 142 Public Speaking OR SPT 143 Small Group Communication	3
HUMANITIES ELECTIVES	6
Total	12

SOCIAL SCIENCE: 6 Credit Hours
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES	6
Total	6

NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS: 6 Credit Hours
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE	3
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
Total	6
COMMUNICATION COURSES: 33 Credit Hours
Required Core Courses - 18 Credit Hours
COM 101 Introduction to Mass Media	3
COM 104 Introduction to Graphic Production OR COM 115 Computer Generated Images	3
COM 120 Media Literacy	3
COM 150 Video Production and Editing OR COM 202 Techniques of Television I	3
COM 270 Media and Society	3
PHO 106 Media Photography I	3
COMMUNICATION ELECTIVES (Choose 15 Credits)
COM 141 Introduction to Radio and Television	3
COM 142 Broadcast Performance	3
COM 150 Video Production	3
COM 202 Techniques of Television I	3
COM 203 Animation and Special Effects	3
COM 204 Radio Production	3
COM 211 Practicum in Media I	3
COM 212 Techniques of Television II	3
COM 220 Business Practices for Visual Media Artists and Producers	2
COM 221 Practicum in Media II	6
COM 230 Scriptwriting	3
COM 260 Computer Graphics: Image Manipulation	3
COM 264 Digital Audio/Video I	3
COM 267 Digital Audio/Video II	3
PHO 113 Media Photography II	3
PHO 135 Digital Photography	3
PHO 213 Color Photography	4
PHO 223 Photographic Documentation	4
COMMUNICATION ELECTIVE: ANY ONE COMMUNICATION COURSE NOT LISTED ABOVE	3
Total	33

GENERAL ELECTIVE: 3 Credit Hours
GENERAL ELECTIVE	3
Total	3

PHYSICAL/HEALTH EDUCATION: 2 Credit Hours
Physical/Health Education	2
Total	2

TOTAL CREDITS	62