Associate in Arts Degree Program in Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media
San Mateo , United States
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Broadcast Engineering | Broadcast Technology | Digital Technology
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Course Language
English
About Program
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
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About University
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley
Overview:
San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) is a group of three community colleges located in San Mateo County, California: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. SMCSV offers both in-person and online study options for international students.
Services Offered:
In-person study:
Students can choose to study at any of the three colleges.Online study:
The Global Online Learning Program allows students to study online from outside the US.Academic advising:
Dedicated international counselors provide one-on-one academic advising.Homestay program:
A dedicated housing coordinator assists with finding suitable homestay options.Scholarships:
Over 50 institutional scholarships are available for all students.Internship opportunities:
Students can access internship opportunities in Silicon Valley.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Safe neighborhoods:
Campuses are located in safe neighborhoods.Close to major cities:
Students have easy access to San Francisco and San Jose.Campus resources:
Students have access to learning centers, writing centers, and other resources.Key Reasons to Study There:
University transfer:
SMCSV has over 140 partner universities for transfer.Top-ranked colleges:
SMCSV colleges are consistently ranked highly.First-rate STEM education:
SMCSV offers strong STEM programs.Silicon Valley location:
Students have access to internship opportunities in the tech hub.Early class registration:
International students receive priority registration.Academic Programs:
Other:
English language requirements:
Students need to meet a minimum English proficiency level (TOEFL iBT 56/IELTS 5.5/Duolingo 85).Unit requirements:
In-person study requires a minimum of 12 units, while online study has no unit requirement.Start dates:
Programs start in Fall (August), Spring (January), or Summer (June). Summer admission is only for transfer and change of status students.Total programs
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