Additionally, the College maintains a separate area for the editing of program videotaped on location. Known in the industry as video field production, students use cameras and lighting equipment to tape segments on location before returning to the editing lab for final assembly. Students are encouraged to hone their skills outside of class by becoming involved in extra curricular activities such as the NCCC Videomakers Club and the College's monthly cable TV program, N-Triple Scene. This classroom provides students with hands-on experience in layout and design. This facility is used for teaching classes and is open for students to use for completing projects and assignments.
Alumni stress the value of internships and co-operative education experiences to develop skills.
Internships are available at most local radio and television stations as well as other media industries such as advertising agencies, newspapers and public relations departments of local companies. Students interested in pursuing an internship or co-op should contact the CMA Internship Coordinator for further information. Students admitted in September and January. Due to the sequencing of courses, it may take more than four semesters of full-time study if a student begins this program in a spring semester. All matriculated students in this curriculum are eligible for scholarships.