Communication Media

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Location:

Ed Beaty Hall, Room 116M, 970.339.6252

Program Chair, Advisors and Faculty:

James Crandall, 970.339.6339

David Farrell, 970.339.6287

Degrees/Certificates Offered:

Audio Production (A.A.S. degree)

This program is designed to provide students the skills and knowledge necessary to qualify for entry-level positions in the field of audio production, i.e. Broadcast Audio Technician, Audio Editor, Production Assistant, Audio Studio Engineer. Emphasis is placed on acoustic theory, field and studio recording, microphonics, mixing, mastering, sweetening, sound effects, mastering and distribution of audio products.

Broadcast Media Production (A.A.S. degree)

This program is designed to provide students the skills and knowledge necessary to qualify for entry-level positions in the field of broadcast or corporate news, copy, technical and script writing for media venues and formats. Job opportunities may include advertising copywriter, copywriter, editorial assistant, copy editor, electronic publication specialist, greeting card writer, news writer/editor, production assistant, proofreader, public information officer, public relations assistant, publisher, reporter/journalist, script writer, technical writer, TV news anchor, and writer/author.

Communications Multimedia (A.A.S. degree)

This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of integration of new media technologies into traditional communication and educational industries. Job opportunities may include curriculum designer, editorial assistant, electronic publication specialist, production assistant, proofreader, public relations assistant, publisher, and writer/author.

Digital Imaging & Publishing (A.A.S. degree)

This program is designed to provide students the skills and knowledge in the areas of digital photography, digital darkroom and photo enhancement, digital manipulation, restoration, archiving and workflow management. Job opportunities may include electronic publication specialist, public relations assistant, publisher, graphic artist, photojournalist and production assistant.

Digital Video Production (A.A.S. degree)

This program is designed to provide students the skills and knowledge in the areas of digital photography, digital darkroom and photo enhancement, digital manipulation, restoration, archiving and workflow management. Job opportunities may include electronic publication specialist, public relations assistant, publisher, graphic artist, photojournalist and production assistant.

Radio Production (A.A.S. degree)

This program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for positions in radio broadcasting and production. This industry includes, but is not limited to, broadcast radio, and institutional and government services. Job opportunities may include advertising copywriter, broadcast advertising salesperson, broadcast technician, copywriter, narrator, radio producer, production assistant, radio announcer, reporter/journalist, sales representative, sportscaster, and traffic manager.

Television & Video Production (A.A.S. degree)

This program covers recording, logging, mixing/editing, program design, and digital creation. Job opportunities may include entry-level positions as an actor, advertising copywriter, broadcast technician, film and video director, editorial assistant, editor, film and video maker, lighting technician, photojournalist, production assistant, reporter/journalist, script writer, traffic manager, television engineer, television news anchor, and video programmer.

Audio Production (Certificate)

Digital Imaging & Publishing (Certificate)

Educational Technology (Certificate)

This program is designed primarily for educational faculty and staff to assist them in integrating technology into teaching and learning activities. Trends in business, industry, and education demand the effective utilization of new technologies for communication, training, and commerce. This intensive program of studies focuses on the skills necessary to design and implement relevant multimedia learning and presentation strategies.

Integrated Media Production (Certificate)

Media Writing (Certificate)

Video/Television Production (Certificate)

The Communication Technology program was designated as “promising” by the “Sharing What Works: Exemplary and Promising Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs” project. It was provided in recognition of the program’s outstanding work and contributions to the field of career and technical education by the National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education.

Students wishing to rapidly obtain proficiency in one of the Communication Media disciplines may opt to pursue a one-year certificate. Each certificate focuses on specific skill sets of a certain discipline within the area of modern mass communication. Certificates are primarily designed to prepare students with relevant, marketable skills for entry-level employment in the media field. All courses in a certificate may also be applied to a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree.

Communications Media Advisory Committee

 Joselin Acosta-Martinez, Student Representative

 Wes Fothergill, Thompson School District

 Rochelle Mitchell Miller, Radio Consultant

 Shawn Miller, Audio Consultant

 Andrew Nagel, Mirage Productions

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