Film and Media Production, Area of Concentration in Digital Media (AAS)
Award: Associate of Applied Science Degree
No. of credits required: 60
For more information: Contact Assistant Professor Alex Dew, 443-412-2358, adew@harford.edu; or Admissions, 443-412-2109.
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in digital media, web-based media, and related fields, and for transfer to four-year institutions. Students gain a well-rounded depth of education in addition to an emphasis on social and new media, film production, digital video and audio, multimedia writing, and on-air performance.
Program Goals
Upon completion of this degree program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate media literacy.
- Appraise present-day media content, operation, regulation, impact, or implications.
- Apply current technology to produce or market media content.
- Convey ideas via digital or web-based media.
Employment Information
Electronic media producers, directors, writers, and on-air talent are employed by new media, websites, television and radio stations, and satellite and cable systems. They shoot, edit, and upload digital audio and video; write online, social media, journalism, and commercial copy; anchor podcasts, news, sports and podcasts; and record performing artists, among other technical and creative endeavors.
Entry-level positions in this field are promising. However, minimum standards and employment competition are high. Students are encouraged to prepare a portfolio and a résumé prior to seeking employment. See also the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report broadcast, sound, and video technicians.
Field Trip Statement
Courses in this program may require field trips.
Degree Requirements
Recommended Course Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 102 | Introduction to Information Sciences (GI) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition (GE) | 3 |
| MC 101 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| MC 102 | Audio Production | 3 |
| MC 103 | TV Studio Production | 3 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CMST 101 | Speech Fundamentals (GI) | 3 |
| MC 203 | Advanced Audio Production | 3 |
| MC 204 | Video Production | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (GM) | 3 | |
| General Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| MUS 222 | Popular Music of the United States (GAH) (D) | 3 |
| MC 201 | Writing for the Electronic Media | 3 |
| MC 207 | Advanced Video Production | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Independent Media Project | ||
| Introduction to Journalism (GAH) | ||
| History of Film (GAH) 2 | ||
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| MC 104 | Electronic Media Performance | 3 |
| MC 283 | Field Project: Announcing/Production in Electronic Media | 3 |
| Behavioral/Social Science Elective (GB) | 3 | |
| Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective (GL) | 4 | |
| General Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Choose General Electives upon advisement and according to personal or career interests or to the requirements of the institution to which transfer is planned.
- 2
Eligible students may choose Honors-level MC 206 History of Film (GAH). See the Honors Programs and Societies webpage for more information.
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)