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2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Media Arts Production


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Program Information

Students in Media Arts Production (MAP) will learn to write, light, shoot, record, and edit content for electronic media while developing personal talents and styles as communicators. The program provides hands-on experience in operating the equipment, technology, and software which prepares graduates for a variety of entry-level positions in the growing field of mass communications. The graduate will be prepared to create content for multiple media platforms.

Graduates have found jobs creating content for traditional broadcasting, non-profits, industries, churches, and other organizations that need content creation.

Jobs in this field include, but are not limited to, audio and video production announcer, videographer, TV and radio production, photojournalist, copywriter, video editor, electronic media specialist, web designer, electronic graphics, producer, and director. Students also learn still and video photography, editing, lighting, news writing, graphic design, interview techniques, communication ethics, and broadcast regulations. The goal of this program is to prepare the graduate to create content wherever it is needed.

Scheduling and Entry Options

Day classes are available. Although major courses start in the Fall Semester, students may enter any term. Full-time day students usually complete requirements in four terms. Part-time students should allow an additional two or more consecutive terms to earn a degree. Courses can be completed in any order subject to the completion of course prerequisites. General Education course requirements can be completed any time during the program.

Programs

    Associate in Applied ScienceCertificate

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