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
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
SPC 140 Introduction to Speech Communication OR SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication OR SPC 142 Public Speaking OR SPC 143 Small Group Communication	3
PHO 106 Media Photography I	3
COM 101 Introduction to Mass Media	3
AAD 104 Intro to Graphic Design, 2D OR COM 115 Computer Generated Images	3
Total	15
SECOND SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE	3
COM 120 Media Literacy	3
COM 150 Video Production and Editing OR COM 202 Techniques of Television I	3
COMMUNICATION /PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVE*	3
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE	3
Total	15
THIRD SEMESTER: 17 Credit Hours
COMMUNICATION /PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVES*	9
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
Physical/Health Education	2
NATURAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
Total	17
FOURTH SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
COMMUNICATION /PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVE*	3
GENERAL ELECTIVE	3
COM 270 Media and Society	3
Total	15
TOTAL CREDITS	62
COMMUNICATION/PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTIVES*
AAD 220 Professional Practices	3
AAD 260 Applied Imaging, Raster Graphics	3
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 221 Practicum in Media II	6
COM 230 Scriptwriting	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