Media Production

Lawson State Community College

CertificateNon-degree

The Media Production Certificate is a 48-credit-hour program preparing students for employment in audio and visual content production. Coursework includes Introduction to Mass Communications, Introduction to Broadcasting, Audio Production I and II, Media Pre-Production, Video Production I and II, Media Post Production I and II, Digital Photography Foundation, Practicum in Television/Video I and II, and Special Topics in Media.

Credits

48 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

MCM 100Introduction to Mass Communication

3 cr

RTV 101Introduction to Broadcasting

3 cr

RTV 115Audio Production I

3 cr

RTV 118Media Pre-Production I

3 cr

RTV 119Video Production I

3 cr

RTV 120Media Post Production I

3 cr

RTV 125Digital Photography Foundation

3 cr

RTV 153Practicum in Television/Video I

3 cr

RTV 215Audio Production II

3 cr

RTV 219Video Production II

3 cr

RTV 220Media Post-Production II

3 cr

RTV 268Special Topics in Media

3 cr

Program Details

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Requirements

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Media Production

Lawson State Community College

CertificateNon-degree

Credits

48 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingOperations MonitoringCoordinationMonitoringService OrientationActive LearningWritingOperation and ControlTime ManagementSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageCommunications and MediaTelecommunicationsFine ArtsCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationFluency of IdeasVisualizationOriginalitySpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningHearing SensitivityAuditory AttentionSelective AttentionFar VisionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Operate drones for aerial videography and photography during live events or for pre-recorded material.
Purchase audio or video equipment.
Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instruc
Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequen
Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running sto
Write scripts.
Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a produ
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and cam
Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising
Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure,
Operate drones to capture aerial or unique angle footage for film, television, or video productions.

Technology

Video creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDocument management softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb platform development softwareFilesystem softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Assistive amplification systemsAudio presentation systemsAudioconferencing systemsAudiovisual A/V mixersCassette playersClaw hammersCompact disk CD burners or playersDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital camcordersDigital oscilloscopesDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersDigital voltmeters DVMIntegrated speaker systemsAudio patch baysDigital video disk DVD recordersDigital video editing systemsLaptop computersNetwork routersPersonal computersVideo patch baysYouTube.com1/3 octave equalizersAmplifiersAudio compressorsAudio filtersAudio mixer consolesCable testersChannel equalizers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Audio and video media systems — diagnose common signal-flow problems and apply corrective adjustments with minimal supervision in a live or studio environment.
Electronic equipment for recording and editing — install, adjust, and operate routinely to produce broadcast-ready program segments.
Soundtracks and dialogue tracks — record and edit using digital audio workstation software to meet production specifications for film or video projects.
Live concert and event lighting and sound — control and balance before, during intermissions, and after performances according to the show plot.
Video input switching — execute smooth transitions between cameras, film, and network or local programming feeds during a live broadcast.
Audio and video data — digitize, encode, and archive in multiple formats to meet project delivery requirements on a production timeline.
Junior assistants and production support personnel — coordinate task assignments and monitor progress during routine production activities.
Video conferencing and multimedia presentation systems — configure and operate for corporate or institutional clients with reduced oversight.
Equipment repair needs — evaluate severity, document findings, and escalate major issues to engineering or vendor support in a timely manner.
Production schedules and technical riders — read, interpret, and translate requirements into equipment setup plans for events of moderate complexity.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

MCM 100Introduction to Mass Communication

3 cr

RTV 101Introduction to Broadcasting

3 cr

RTV 115Audio Production I

3 cr

RTV 118Media Pre-Production I

3 cr

RTV 119Video Production I

3 cr

RTV 120Media Post Production I

3 cr

RTV 125Digital Photography Foundation

3 cr

RTV 153Practicum in Television/Video I

3 cr

RTV 215Audio Production II

3 cr

RTV 219Video Production II

3 cr

RTV 220Media Post-Production II

3 cr

RTV 268Special Topics in Media

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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