Program Overview

Media Production Undergraduate Certificate

Overview

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.

Certificate Requirements

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.

• MEDIA ST 2113: Media Production I (3 hours)
• MEDIA ST 2210: Video Production I (3 hours)
• MEDIA ST 3310: Video Production II (3 hours)
• MEDIA ST 3313: Advanced Video Editing (3 hours)
• MEDIA ST 3318: Advanced Independent Video Production (3 hours)
• MEDIA ST 2225 or MEDIA ST 3113: Media Production II (3 hours) 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.
• Become prepared to perform as a production specialist in all areas of media.
• Develop a skill set in Media Production that will certify competence in all levels of pre-production, production, and post-production.