The Media Studies concentration is for students interested in pursuing television production and direction, film studies, or radio broadcasting. The concentration provides fundamental courses in video and radio production and direction, and film studies. This skills-oriented degree is designed to provide students with proficiency in operating various broadcast technologies in professional settings.
Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Arts - Media Studies
Requirements
First Semester
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
×Elective
×Second Semester
Behavioral & Social Sciences
×Choose one course from the following:
Concentration Elective for Media Studies
×Choose a course from the following:
Third Semester
Natural or Physical Science
×Concentration Elective for Media Studies
×Choose a course from the following:
Concentration Elective for Media Studies (200 level)
×Choose a course from the following:
COM114 or COM131
×Fourth Semester
Behavioral & Social Sciences
×Choose one course from the following:
Concentration Elective for Media Studies (200 level)
×Choose a course from the following:
Natural or Physical Science
×Concentration Elective for Media Studies
×Choose a course from the following:
Elective (1-3)
×This program introduces the student to career-oriented fields such as radio broadcasting, radio production, and broadcast journalism. Job growth in the industry is based on strong demand from the public for media. Employment is constantly changing based on new technologies and includes film/video/television editors, camera operators, directors and producers, film critics and script writers, as well as teachers, set designers, production assistants, and props or location managers. Students may complete their degree and transfer to a four-year institution or they may immediately enter the field.
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See also: What can I do with this major?
Note: The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.