Media Communication and Production - AAS

The course focuses on ethics for creative individuals (artists, journalists, graphic designers, video producers), on the basic foundations of contracts, and finally on the legal landscape of Intellectual Property and its impact on these professional communicators. Special emphasis is placed on landmark United States Supreme Court decisions, as well as important contemporary First Amendment problems and debates.
Pre-Reqs: BU109 Business Communication, or EN107 Business English, or EN100 English Comp IB, or EN101 English Composition IA

Experiences designed to help with the transition into college life; exploration of essential techniques for success as a college student.

Microcomputers and various software applications; hardware and software selection, integration, and implementation; fundamentals of operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and computer problem solving.

Acquaintance with the theory, selection and application of production supplies and equipment used in studio and field audio/video productions, the properties of audio/video recording, and the application of federal regulations governing broadcasting. The historical and theoretical background of the industry and opportunities inside and outside broadcast will also be covered.

Introduction to the fundamentals of audio production focusing on the properties of sound, conversion into electronic signals, mixing, blending and the reproduction of audio; emphasizing the application of audio as both a primary and secondary medium to enhance and compliment video.

Converting ideas, books,plays, dramas, stories and other properties into effective messages resulting in broadcast scripts for mass audiences; the management of these properties; the legal responsibility of a property manager.

In video production techniques students will hold various roles including director, producer and production crew members while handling talent, blocking scenes, dealing with composition, lighting, staging, sound scripting and sequencing of shots. Site selection, studio and location shots, production breaks, shooting schedules, various modes of production and the importance of individual reliability will also be considered.

Theory and practical experience within the video/audio editing process for actual clients and various laboratory exercises including both the creative and technical aspects of Non-linear A/V editing; the use digital formats and codecs; initiation and maintenance of a professional project portfolio required.

Application of advanced editing and post-production skills to the editing process; extending base skills from MP113 Video Editing and Post-Production I; working individually and in teams creating convergent media projects; increasing skills in color correction and video stabilization; overseeing Assistant Editors and offering guidance for client videos; further establishment of a personal portfolio; interaction with area post production facilities and professionals.
Pre-Reqs: MP113 Video Editing and Post Production I, or TC113 Video Editing & Post Production I

The advanced application and design of video productions for field locations or studio shoots; opportunities to build on the knowledge learned in MP112 Studio and Field Production via a variety of assigned production with real industry deadlines, equipment and current industry quality control restrictions; expand usable video portfolio; introduction of new digital production and post-production techniques in the development of multi-media projects.
Pre-Reqs: MP112 Studio and Field Production

The advanced application and design of video production for field locations or studio shoots; opportunities to build on the knowledge learned in MP12 Studio and Field Production via a variety of assigned productions. Students will work extensively on projects where they create or acquire scripts, create primary production documents, scout locations, direct casting, create budgets, plan craft services, coordinate crew call sheets, and guide productions into post-production.
Pre-Reqs: MP112 Studio and Field Production

Coursework will focus on polishing completed projects, updating resume, narrowing job searches, identifying geographies for employment and creating a final capstone project highlighting the desired field of specialization.
Pre-Reqs: MP213 Advanced Production Techniques, or MP214 Production Management

A partnership with industry from the Media Communication and Production office designed to provide students with actual on-the-job work experience.
Pre-Reqs: Departmental Consent

An externship with industry from the Media Communication and Production office designed to provide students with on-the-job work experience.
Pre-Reqs: MP220 Media Communication and Production Internship I

Principles and practices of oral communication that will help the student develop skills in communication and acquire an understanding of oral communication as a vital human skill and activity.