Digital Media Production Certificate

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This certificate curriculum focuses on the technical and artistic development of digital media content suitable for various platforms including websites, meetings and presentations. By partnering with public service clients, students master production and media project management skills and complete projects suitable for commercial, educational or corporate use. This certificate is intended to assist those seeking first-time employment or planning to change careers, as well as for professional or portfolio development.

Program Requirements

All students should consult an advisor.

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
TVRA 101 - Video Editing for Broadcast 4 semester hours
OR
TVRA 140 - Video Editing 3 semester hours
TVRA 120 - Television Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 129 - Writing for Broadcast and New Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 224 - Electronic Field Production 3 semester hours
OR
GDES 140 - Introduction to Animation 4 semester hours
TVRA 250 - Advanced Digital Media Production 4 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 20-22

Program Outcomes

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

Record Professional video and audio in the studio and on location with a variety of cameras, lights, microphones and recording devices.
Write, produce and edit professional videos and/or animations of various lengths designed to inform, engage or entertain specific target audiences.
Plan, prepare and solve technical and logistical problems to successfully meet client deadlines with documentation of progress and delivery of product.
Analyze and demonstrate an understanding of the non-broadcast video production industry and its employment opportunities