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:

1. Create visual stories utilizing image composition, sequencing, nonlinear editing techniques, and the three phases of production.
2. Demonstrate competency in operating media production equipment and software in the studio and field.
3. 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

Course List

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
FILM 2150	Introduction to Cinematography
FILM 2200	Documentary Production
Choose ONE of the following:		3
FILM 2350	Animation and Motion Graphics
FILM 2370	Digital Content Creation
Total Hours		18

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Hours
FILM 1010	Principles of Film and Media	3
FILM 1020	Film and Media Production	3
FILM 2310	Sound Design and Production	3
	Hours	9
Semester 2
FILM 2300	Intermediate Editing	3
Choose ONE of the following:		3
FILM 2150	Introduction to Cinematography
FILM 2200	Documentary Production
Choose ONE of the following:		3
FILM 2350	Animation and Motion Graphics
FILM 2370	Digital Content Creation
	Hours	9
	Total Hours	18