Media Communications Associate in Science and Certificate of Achievement
The Department of Media Communications’ curriculum serves two purposes:
- The Media Communications (MCOM) curriculum brings to the student an awareness of the impact of communications technology and programming in our daily lives and on society as a whole. We are experiencing a revolution in information availability and the expertise of media in manipulating that information. Most members of society remain unaware of the pervasive nature of this influence even though it has become a constant in their lives. The Department of Media Communications aims to make students more thoughtful consumers of mass media.
- The courses offered in Media Communications are also designed to give students a working knowledge of the concepts, values, theoretical understanding, operational skills, rapidly developing technology, and experience necessary to succeed as competent professional communicators in the fields represented by the curriculum: Audio Production, Cross-Media Journalism, and Video Production.
The Department of Media Communications at Grossmont College enjoys a statewide and national reputation for excellence. The faculty, both full-and part-time, have been carefully chosen for their many years of experience in their fields and in the classroom. The career opportunities for majors in this department include positions in newspapers, news agencies, public relations, commercial and non-commercial television, radio, business and industry non-broadcast applications, videoconferencing, video production studios, education, and the growing fields of digital communications and multimedia.
Students may elect a program from these three areas: Audio Production, Cross-Media Journalism, or Video Production. The programs are designed to meet lower division transfer requirements or job entry requirements, depending on the goals of the student.
Career Opportunities
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Anchorperson
Newscaster
Audiovisual Specialist
Camera Operator
Cinematographer1
Engineering Technician
Instructional Media Specialist
Lighting Director
News Director1
Print Journalist1
Production Assistant1
Technical Director1
Videographer
World Wide Web Journalist
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Bachelor’s Degree or higher required.
The Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below is an outcome that students will achieve after completing specific degree/certificate requirements in this program.
- Students will analyze the functions and roles of mass media in US society.
- Students will understand and apply the functions and principles of mass media within society.
- Students will organize and synthesize the basic principles of their discipline knowledge and create applicable media.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”
Core Curriculum
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM-110 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| MCOM-112 | Introduction to Reporting and News Writing | 3 |
| MCOM-116 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| MCOM-117 | Television Studio Operations | 4 |
| MCOM-210 | Social Media in the Digital Age | 3 |
| Total Units | 16 | |
Note: Students must choose at least one area of emphasis.
Audio Production Area of Emphasis
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 16 | |
| MCOM-113 | Media Announcing | 3 |
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Media Internship 1 | ||
| Media Internship 2 | ||
| Media Internship 3 | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | 9 | |
Sequence A. | ||
| Radio Station Operations 1 | ||
| Radio Station Operations 2 | ||
| Radio Station Operations 3 | ||
Sequence B. | ||
| Audio Multi-track Production 1 | ||
| Audio Multi-track Production 2 | ||
| Audio Multi-track Production 3 | ||
| Total Units | 31 | |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
Recommended Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM-111 | Introduction to Film Analysis | 3 |
| MCOM-118 | Media Script Writing | 3 |
| MCOM-250 | Introduction to Representation in the Media | 3 |
Cross-Media Journalism Area of Emphasis
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 16 | |
| MCOM-118 | Media Script Writing | 3 |
| MCOM-119A | Radio Station Operations 1 | 3 |
| MCOM-212 | Multimedia Reporting | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Student News Production 1 | ||
| Student News Production 2 | ||
| Student News Production 3 | ||
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Media Internship 1 | ||
| Media Internship 2 | ||
| Media Internship 3 | ||
| Total Units | 31 | |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
Recommended Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM-113 | Media Announcing | 3 |
| MCOM-217 | Television/Video News Producing and Directing | 3 |
| MCOM-250 | Introduction to Representation in the Media | 3 |
Video Production Area of Emphasis
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 16 | |
| MCOM-111 | Introduction to Film Analysis | 3 |
| MCOM-118 | Media Script Writing | 3 |
| MCOM-120 | Single Camera Video Cinematography | 3 |
| MCOM-230 | Digital Program Production | 3 |
| Select three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Media Internship 1 | ||
| Media Internship 2 | ||
| Media Internship 3 | ||
| Total Units | 31 | |
Plus General Education and Elective Requirements
Recommended Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM-217 | Television/Video News Producing and Directing | 3 |
| MCOM-250 | Introduction to Representation in the Media | 3 |
Certificate of Achievement
Any student who chooses to complete only the requirements for one of the areas of emphasis plus the Media Communications core curriculum qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement in:
- Media Communications – Audio Production
- Media Communications – Cross-Media Journalism
- Media Communications – Video Production
An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.