Communication: Digital Media Production Certificate

Program code: COMM-CC-DIG

Locations: Capital, Gateway, Middlesex, Norwalk

Program Description

The Digital Media Production Certificate program provides exposure to up-to-date hardware, equipment and digital software to learn and practice basic video production, TV production, audio recording/podcasting and editing skills. It is intended for individuals with no or partial media experience who wish to experience hands-on work in the applicable fields of radio/podcasting, television or video production. Students can practice necessary skills for potential employment in various digital media agencies, stations, and social media platforms - especially those that require work in either on-camera/on-mic and/or off-camera/behind-the-scenes. Classes are highly practical and provide significant hands-on opportunities, creative real-world projects, and building a professional media portfolio.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Implement creative and interpretive skills through project-based work while scripting, producing, and editing original material for radio, television, video, and social media.
  2. Identify and distinguish specific mass media industries, media job roles, and required media skills.
  3. Plan, generate, and edit written and oral materials for professional media projects.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses
COMM 1010Introduction to Mass Communication3
COMM 1612Audio Production3
COMM 1603Television Production3
COMM 1604Video Filmmaking3
COMM 1301Public Speaking3
COMM 2512Screenwriting3
Total Credits18

The Communication curriculum offers three degree options. Students may not complete more than one associate's degree in this area but additional certificates may be earned.

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