Media Production Undergraduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Certificate in Media Production at UMSL equips students with multi-channel and multimedia skills for recording, editing, and producing media. Through a sequence of courses, students develop a portfolio showcasing their abilities in independent and client-centered content creation. The program emphasizes the application of evolving production techniques and prepares students for careers as production specialists in various media fields.

Program Outline

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Requirements

The Certificate in Media Production provides a sequence of courses designed to develop multi-channel and multi-media skill sets that can be used by students to record, edit, and produce media for artistic, personal, or commercial applications. Students will develop a portfolio of work that will reflect both independent and client-centered content. Students who complete the Certificate in Media Production will develop the knowledge and skills needed in a rapidly changing media environment. The Certificate in Media Production is composed of 18 hours of coursework. Students must complete at least 12 hours at UMSL and earn at least a B in any course applied to the certificate.

Required Coursework

• MEDIA ST 2113Media Production I3
• MEDIA ST 2210Video Production I3
• MEDIA ST 3310Video Production II3
• MEDIA ST 3313Advanced Video Editing3
• MEDIA ST 3318Advanced Independent Video Production3
• MEDIA ST 22253 or MEDIA ST 3113 Media Production II

Total Hours

18

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, certificate earners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of available media technology and its applications.
• Develop a substantial foundation in all aspects of media production.
• Establish and nurture a working application in evolving production techniques.
• Learn to utilize external information design in order to extend experiences in production techniques and standards.