Degrees
COMMUNICATIONS CONCENTRATION
Associate in Arts Degree
Media Technology Career Plan
In Media Technology, Students will:
- Experience the balances of philosophy and applied skills in many fields of media communication.
- Work as technically proficient, artists, and professionals who combine history, theory, aesthetics, analysis, and social vision in video production
- Understand the planning, scripting, shooting, and editing a media production.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the technical aspects of the video camera, lighting for video, audio recording, videotape recording and editing.
- Demonstrate a basic level of skill in using the video camera, various kinds of microphones, a lighting kit and editing systems.
- Demonstrate a knowledge, understanding and skill in the use of television studio production and audio production elements.
- Develop production of multimedia projects using various computer software programs.
- Become socially and politically active through partnerships with local cultural groups, non-profit entities, and community media and technology organizations.
- Be involved with collaborative projects involving their classmates and the college community
Degree Information
The "Media Technology" plan will provide students with a broad, diversified experience that balances philosophy with applied skills and expertise in the numerous media communications fields.
Students will have opportunities to learn technological aspects of the media through courses in audio and video design and television studio production. Media Technology will provide students with the necessary knowledge of equipment used in today's production fields and studios while incorporating theory inside the classroom.
Recommended Course of Study
First Semester
College Writing*
Math Reasoning* or College Algebra*
Introduction to Computer Applications or Computer Applications II
Introduction to Psychology*
Introduction to Mass Media
Self-Dev. Elective (1 cr.)
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Second Semester
Effective Speaking
Introduction to Literature or Business Communications
Applied Ethics*
Production
Introduction to Film Study
Self-Dev. (1 cr.)
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Third Semester
Video Production I
Audio Production
Natural Science Elective
Media Elective
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Fourth Semester
Video Production II
Internship/Practicum
Journalism I
Media Criticism
Public Relations/Professional Writing
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*Developmental courses may be required as prerequisities
**Courses listed in blue are described below. Other course descriptions are listed with Core Requirements.
Course Descriptions
CTN 205 (Formerly CT 201) - Video Production I
CTN 205 introduces basic video equipment for broadcast and non-broadcast purposes and presents training in the planning and presentation of various types of television productions, using studio and ENG/EFP facilities (3 Credits).Prerequisite: CTN225 (Formerly CT 221) Click here to view course objectives.
CTN 210 (Formerly CT 205) - Audio Production
CTN 210 introduces basic audio equipment for broadcast/non-broadcast operations. The course involves preparation and evaluation of various types of broadcast/non-broadcast productions (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.
CTN 215 (Formerly CT 211) - Video Production II
This course continues the study of video production, including more complex techniques and special effects. Electronic field production and editing skills are also emphasized (3 Credits). Prerequisite: CTN 205 Click here to view course objectives.
CTN 225 (Formerly CT 221) - Introduction to Film Study
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of film analysis. Students will learn to appreciate film as art. Representative films are studied to understand the impact they have on modern society and on individuals (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.
CTN 240 (Formerly CT 240) - Internship/Practicum
This course is designed to provide experience in a student’s major field of study through full-time work. Students are graded on the basis of learning objectives and an employer’s evaluation. On-the-job experience is supplemented by a consultation/reporting period of approximately 15 hours per semester, which will be individually arranged in a flexible time setting to meet criteria for the program and sponsoring agencies (3 Credits). Click here to view course objectives.
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