Communication and Media, Film - Certificate
- Communication
MDPR
This program may be completed at the Knight (Warwick) Campus but requires one or more courses be completed online.
Communication and Media certificates offer practical training in their various disciplines. Whether communicating or creating content for traditional or new media platforms, students will gain an understanding of how to craft and communicate a message. Certificate programs stack into degree programs.
The Film Media Production certificate program prepares students for a wide range of media-related professions by offering the opportunity to gain technical production skills and to learn techniques necessary for effective content creation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Create visual stories utilizing image composition, sequencing, nonlinear editing techniques, and the three phases of production.
- Demonstrate competency in operating media production equipment and software in the studio and field.
- Discuss the history and forms of media production, its use, and its impact on society, corporations, and government, from local and global perspectives.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FILM 1010 | Principles of Film and Media HUMN; Critical Thinking; Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| FILM 1020 | Film and Media Production | 3 |
| FILM 2300 | Intermediate Editing | 3 |
| FILM 2310 | Sound Design and Production | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cinematography | ||
| Documentary Production | ||
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Animation and Motion Graphics | ||
| Digital Content Creation | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| COMM 1300 | Media Production and Presentation | 3 |
| FILM 1010 | Principles of Film and Media | 3 |
| FILM 2300 | Intermediate Editing | 3 |
| FILM 2310 | Sound Design and Production | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FILM 1020 | Film and Media Production | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cinematography | ||
| Documentary Production | ||
| Choose ONE of the following: | ||
| Digital Content Creation | ||
| Animation and Motion Graphics | ||
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |