Associate in Arts Degree Program in Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media

Program Overview

The Broadcast and Electronic Media degree prepares students for entry-level media production roles. The program emphasizes audio and video production, media studies, and hands-on training in writing, camera operation, audio recording, video editing, and media performance. Graduates may pursue careers in TV and video production, directing, lighting, camera operation, video editing, scriptwriting, on-air talent, audio recording and mixing, and radio programming.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Broadcast and Electronic Media degree equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level work as a media producer.
• The program focuses on producing audio and video, along with media studies courses.
• Hands-on courses provide training in writing for media, camera operation, audio recording, video editing, and media performance.

Outline:

• Required Core Courses (18 units):
• DGME 100: Media in Society (3 units)
• DGME 101: Writing Across the Media (3 units)
• DGME 102: Media Law and Ethics (3 units)
• DGME 113: Digital Video Production (3 units)
• DGME 114: Digital Video Production II (3 units)
• DGME 118: Digital Audio Production (3 units)
• General Education Coursework and Electives:
• Additional coursework and electives are required to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Careers:

• Potential career paths for graduates of the program include:
• TV and video producing
• Directing
• Lighting
• Camera operation
• Video editing
• Scriptwriting
• On-air talent
• Audio recording and mixing
• Radio programming