These certificate programs are recommended for persons seeking to acquire entry-level skills, to those seeking to upgrade skills, and for lifelong learners preparing for career transition. Each course sequence is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop and refine essential workforce employment skills. If they wish, students may design their own course of study, outside of or in additional to a certificate program. This certificate program provides basic craft skills for entry-level employment in video production and editing for television, advertising, public relations, education, music, theater, film, entrepreneurial projects, and media departments of agencies, businesses, and institutions. This certificate program combines the study of audio and sound design as used in contemporary professional settings.
Students implement sound theory and techniques using the tools of the craft.
This certificate program provides students will practical production, management, and performance skills for entry-level employment in contemporary radio. This certificate program provides students with news research, writing, reporting, and packaging skills for entry-level employment in radio, television, cable, syndicated, internet, and satellite news organizations. The Broadcast Journalism certificate is recommended for bachelor's degree holders seeking to upgrade skills for career transition. This certificate program combines instruction and practice with the concepts, techniques, and technology of audio and video production for interactive digital media. Students are prepared for entry-level positions in multimedia sound and image production.