Media Production

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

The Media Production Short Certificate is a 28-credit-hour program providing foundational training in audio/visual content creation. Coursework includes Introduction to Mass Communications, Introduction to Broadcasting, Audio Production I and II, Media Pre-Production, Video Production, Media Post Production, Digital Photography Foundation, and Special Topics in Media. Prepares students for entry-level positions in media production including podcasting, video, audio, and digital content roles.

Credits

28 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 215Audio 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

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Credits

28 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringService OrientationOperation and ControlTime ManagementSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

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

Abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningHearing SensitivityAuditory AttentionFluency of IdeasSelective AttentionOriginalityVisualizationFar VisionSpeech ClaritySpeech 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.
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 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 systems1/3 octave equalizersAmplifiersAudio compressorsAudio filtersAudio mixer consolesCable testersChannel equalizersCondenser microphonesDigital delay pedalsDigital samplersDynamic microphonesDynamics processorsAudio equalizersAutomatic film processorsBatteries

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Basic audio and video equipment — identify and connect under direct supervision in a studio or live-event setting.
Equipment malfunctions and signal issues — recognize and report to supervisors promptly during production setup.
Electronic cables, connectors, and patch bays — label and route according to established diagrams on a broadcast or event job site.
Audio recording software — operate at a basic level to capture single-track material under technician guidance in a recording studio.
Video input sources — switch between cameras or pre-recorded feeds following a rundown sheet under direct supervision.
Equipment manuals and technical bulletins — read and apply basic procedures to configure standard AV hardware in a production environment.
Lighting consoles and sound boards — power on, check levels, and reset to preset configurations before a live event.
Digital media files — compress, duplicate, and store audio and video data using standard software on a production workstation.
Checklists and equipment logs — complete accurately to support pre-show and post-show equipment accountability for a live or studio event.
Verbal instructions from directors and senior technicians — listen actively and follow through on assigned tasks during a broadcast or live performance.

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 215Audio 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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