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Media Literacy, Journalism, and Production, Certificate

The Motion Picture/Television program specializes in preparing students for employment and/or transfer in the field of broadcast journalism. Students will explore and become proficient in the basics of media literacy and direct application to various aspects of the broadcast industry. This program will teach students techniques discerning fake news from reality, basic skills in production that may include podcasting, news production, advertising, news story gathering, on-camera talent techniques, field production, and studio production. The Media Literacy, Journalism, and Production Certificate requires 21 credits in program requirements and program electives.

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Certificate Requirements

Field of Study Code: MPTV.CER.MLJP

Program Requirements
MCOMM 1100Introduction to Mass Communication3
MCOMM 1105News Reporting & Writing for Multimedia3
MCOMM 2100Social Media As News3
MPTV/MCOMM 2255Lies, Manipulation, and Misinformation in Mass Communication3
Program Electives
Any MPTV, Photography, Graphic Design or MCOMM Electives9
Total Credits21