ART137 History of Graphic Design
ART139 Digital Photography
ART171 Computer Graphics I (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
ART207 Graphic Design I
ART208 Graphic Design II
COM100 Voice & Diction
COM201 Interpersonal Communication
COM203 Public Speaking
COM204 Persuasive Communication
COM207 Argumentation & Debate
COM208 Broadcast Writing & Presentation
COM216 Event Planning & Management
COM221 American Film
COM222 International Film
COM224 Documentary Film
COM231 Advanced Radio Production
COM264 Media Communication Cooperative Work Experience
ENL161 Journalism I
ENL170 Producing a Magazine of the Arts
GIT184 Web Authorizing and Graphic Tools
Associate in Arts Degree
Media Studies Concentration
Overview
The Media Studies concentration provides flexibility by providing fundamental courses that result in a solid foundation for transfer to a four-year institution. Alternatively, it is a skills oriented degree designed to improve the student's skill and ability to operate broadcast technology in a professional setting.
Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL101 | M | 3 | |
| M | Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning | 3 (or) 4 | |
| COM103 | 3 | ||
| PSY101 | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ENL102 | M | 3 | |
| M | Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | |
| COM113 | M | 3 | |
| COM105 | M | 3 | |
| ART101 | 3 | ||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| Natural or Physical Science | 4 | ||
| COM214 | 3 | ||
| COM120 | 3 | ||
Concentration Elective
|
3 | ||
| COM114 (or) COM131 |
M | Radio Production (or)
Introduction to Video Production COM114 Radio Production Designed to instruct the student in radio production. Audio production, equipment, engineering, audio editing software, copywriting, broadcast delivery, and production techniques are considered as they relate to specific assignments and duties at a radio station. Students learn digital audio techniques that can be applied to a variety of communications settings such as: podcasting, commercial production, public relations, and audio for the web. Students apply knowledge to individual and collective work projects. Students in this course are expected to be proficient in computer file management skills. (60 contact hours per semester) Prerequisite: None Offered: Fall
Students learn video production through lectures and hands-on projects. Specific skills covered include concept development, storyboarding, proper video camera operation, framing, and camera angles. While learning about the equipment and techniques used in video production and post production, students write and produce two projects that are edited on a non-linear system and screened in class for review. Students in this course are expected to be proficient in computer file management skills. Prerequisite: None Offered: Fall |
3 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| M | Concentration Elective (200 level)
ART207 Graphic Design I |
3 | |
| Natural or Physical Science | 3 (or) 4 | ||
| COM215 | 3 | ||
| Elective | 1–3 | ||
| Total Credits | 60–64 | ||
M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.
The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.
Career Outlook
This program introduces the student to career-oriented fields such as radio broadcasting, radio production, and broadcast journalism. Job growth in the industry is based on strong demand from the public for media. Employment is constantly changing based on new technologies and includes film/video/television editors, camera operators, directors and producers, film critics and script writers, as well as teachers, set designers, production assistants, and props or location managers. Students may complete their degree and transfer to a four-year institution or they may immediately enter the field.
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