HUMED - Humanities Program, Media Studies Option, A.A.

Program Title

Humanities Program, Media Studies Option, A.A.

Program Code

HUMED

Program Description

Students who wish to transfer to four-year communications degree programs should choose this option. Mass media theory and production courses are coupled with liberal arts. Four-year graduates may enter such positions as television producer/director, corporate communications specialist, media specialist and communication researcher/analyst.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Apply basic concepts about the history, theories, social effects, terminology and aesthetics of communication
- Apply concepts to the analysis of media content
- Investigate and synthesize information on topics and questions related to course concepts
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of related video and audio recording and editing equipment

Requirements

General Education: 45-48 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog and as identified below:

Communications Credits: 9
- course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
- course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
- course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 9
Social Sciences Credits: 6
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 12
- Mathematic Credits: 3-8
- Science (1 lab science course required) Credits: 4-8
- Technological Competency Credits: 0-4
History Credits: 6
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3

Career Studies: 6 Credits as Follows:

course - Communication Credits: 3
course - Communication Media Credits: 3

Career Studies: 6 Credits From the Following:

Theory
- course - Film Appreciation: Motion Picture/Art Credits: 3
- course - TV Aesthetics and Analysis Credits: 3
- course - Introduction to Journalism Credits: 3
- course - Introduction to Radio Credits: 3
Video Production
- course - Television Production Credits: 3
- course - Digital Video Production Credits: 3
Audio Recording
- course - Audio in Media Credits: 3
- course - Advanced Digital Audio/Musical Recording Credits: 3 **
Broadcasting
- course - Introduction to Radio Credits: 3
- course - Sports Broadcasting Credits: 3
Cinema Studies
- course - Film Appreciation: Motion/Picture Art Credits: 3
- course - Film Genres Credits: 3

Electives: 0-3 Credits

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Note:

**Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

course - Communication Credits: 3
Mathematics/Science/Technological Competency Credits: 3-4 (1)
course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Mathematic Credits: 3-4 (1)

Total Credits: 15-17

Semester 2: Spring Term

course - Communication Media Credits: 3
course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3
Mathematic or Science Credits: 3-4 (1)
History Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15-16

Semester 3: Fall Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Science (with lab) Credits: 4 (1)
course - Public Speaking Credits: 3
History Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

Career Studies Credits: 3
Humanities Credits: 3
Social Sciences Credits: 3
Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 0-3

Total Credits: 12-15

Sequence Note:

(1) A minimum of 12 credits is required from the Mathematics, Science or Technological Competency knowledge areas.