Media Tools for Professional Communication

Program Overview

The Media Tools for Professional Communication program provides foundational experience in creating short-form media, covering platforms like podcasting, animation, and video production. It develops digital media skills for personal and professional branding. The certificate comprises three online courses that can be taken in any order and can be combined with other coursework for an online master's degree in communication.

Program Outline

Degree Overview: Media Tools for Professional Communication

Overview:

• Gain foundational experience in creating short-form media, irrespective of your skill level.
• Covers contemporary platforms for storytelling, ranging from podcasting to animation to video production.
• Develop and utilize digital media skills to convey your personal and professional brand.
• Can be obtained as a stand-alone credential or combined with other coursework to pursue an online master of communication degree.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• The certificate comprises three courses, each spanning seven weeks online, catering to professionals who cannot commit to a full semester.
• The courses carry four credit hours each and can be taken in any order.
• Courses offered:
• MDIA 5705: Writing and Producing the Non-Fiction Podcast Series
• COMM 5510: Short Form Video for Professional Communication
• COMM 5520: Motion Graphics Elements for Professional Communication

Module Descriptions:

• MDIA 5705: Writing and Producing the Non-Fiction Podcast Series: Explores the process of conceptualizing, pre-producing, creating, and distributing a podcast series for client-based nonfiction projects.
• COMM 5510: Short Form Video for Professional Communication: Delves into the creation of short-form videos for effective communication in professional settings.
Examines tools, technologies, content production strategies, and distribution platforms, ensuring flexible production practices.
• COMM 5520: Motion Graphics Elements for Professional Communication: Provides an introduction to asset design and motion graphics, emphasizing graphic design principles for ideating, developing, and producing motion graphics.

Careers:

• Small business owners
• Non-profit workers
• Teachers