Montgomery College 2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
Montgomery College 2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Media Production AA: 614


: 614

The Media Production curriculum, including video, film and audio, is planned to provide a fundamental course of study and training in basic skills for students who plan to continue study at a four-year institution, expect to enter a professional training program in the media production industry, or wish to seek professional employment in broadcast media, commercial, industrial, interactive, or educational production and distribution. Students develop technical skills, writing skills, aesthetic values, and professional attitudes supported by highly committed faculty with practical experience in the field of production. The attainment of content production skills is demonstrated in a digital portfolio designed to support transfer application or a job search. 

Completion of all curriculum requirements will lead to the award of the associate of arts (A.A.). All students should meet with an academic advisor in the Media Arts & Technologies Department to make an academic plan or discuss career or transfer goals. 

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education course requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or a Program Elective.

** Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ TVRA 100  and TVRA 260  required for concentration in radio only.

‡‡ TVRA 140  and TVRA 236  required for concentration in video or film only.

‡‡‡ Students should take COMM 250  if it is required for transfer.

† Program Electives include: TVRA 210 TVRA 220 TVRA 227 TVRA 230 , TVRA 234 TVRA 239 TVRA 275 TVRA 280 , FILM 210 FILM 220 FILM 230 , and FILM 240 .

†† For students taking TVRA 236  needing to meet the 60-credit requirement for program completion.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


Distribution Courses


General Education Institutional Requirements


Program Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or a Program Elective.

** Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ TVRA 100  and TVRA 260  required for concentration in radio only.

‡‡ TVRA 140  and TVRA 236  required for concentration in video or film only.

‡‡‡ Students should take COMM 250  if it is required for transfer.

† Program Electives include: TVRA 210 TVRA 220 TVRA 227 TVRA 230 TVRA 234 TVRA 239 TVRA 275 TVRA 280 FILM 210 FILM 220 FILM 230 , and FILM 240 .

†† For students taking TVRA 236  needing to meet the 60-credit requirement for program completion.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:​​​​​​​

  • Successfully record video and audio in studio and on location with various professional cameras, microphones, lights, and recording devices.
  • Write content for broadcast, social media, and Internet conferences and webinars to engage, inform, or entertain. 
  • Produce and edit segments and programs of various lengths for the media production industry, social media, and the Internet.
  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully meet production deadlines through leadership, an understanding of technical and logistic issues, and planning and preparation. 
  • Create a portfolio that reflects the rapidly changing structure of the media content production industry and its employment opportunities.