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Media Production (certificate)


Official Title of Certificate: Media Production, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.VSL.MEDIA-PROD

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 27

Visual Arts and Humanities

Purpose: The media production certificate prepares students in the fundamentals of developing television programs. The courses cover technical areas such as equipment set-up and operation, lighting, selection of lenses and audio. Other important areas include program planning, the production process, image composition and video graphics.

This certificate is a serious introduction to the field rather than a comprehensive study of production methods. It is beneficial to students who need an introduction to video production methods for employment or personal use.

Range of Occupations

  • Camera operator
  • Grip
  • Video production assistant

Certificate Graduation Requirements


To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101 ENG 101A , ENG 111, ENG 115, or ENG 121. See Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 27 credits


Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Video Production Certificate, students will be able to:

  • Create storyboards, use video equipment, and organize shoots and video crew;
  • Create, mix, and edit images, sounds, and video into presentation for various genres;
  • Develop skills in using digital video as a medium for storytelling;
  • Produce analysis and criticism of films;
  • Analyze the relationship between film and culture;
  • Apply various critical methodologies to interpret films;
  • Discuss history of film and film industry.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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