Digital Media Production Certificate: 214

(R): 214

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 100 - Introduction to New Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 120 - Television Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 129 - Writing for Broadcast and New Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 140 - Video Editing 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: 23-24

^*ENGL 101 / ENGL 101A if needed or PHOT 161
^**This program includes a Service Learning component where students in TVRA 250 Advanced Digital Media Production partner with local non-profit organizations to create videos that support the organization’s goals based on a needs assessment. this capstone course is designed to support outreach and provide web impact for an organization while offering the opportunity for students to create professional quality projects that are published and to earn positive professional references to support their employment goals.

Advising Notes

The Career Program (CTE) is not designed for transfer, however, many colleges and universities accept the coursework. Most 200 level TVRA courses transfer as lower level electives.

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.
Solve technical and logistical problems through planning and preparation to successfully meet client deadlines with documentation of progress and delivery of product.
Create a portfolio that reflects the employment standards of the video production industry.