Media Communications, Associate in Applied Science

College(s):

Kennedy-King

Program Code: 0083

The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Media Communications is a modification and extension of the former Radio and TV Broadcasting Program. Students may choose specialized courses that qualify them in the following areas:

  1. Audio/Video/Internet Production (AVIP), which include Television;
  2. Radio Production/Broadcasting;
  3. Media Sales and Marketing; and
  4. Interactive Media Design.

All areas emphasize the use of technology, including computers. Therefore, computer literacy is required for successful completion of this program. The program prepares graduates for entry level positions in related fields and for possible transfer to a four-year institution.

In the Audio/Video/Internet Production (AVIP) specialty area, you will learn to create short video and audio projects and learn all facets of video and audio production from program design (pre-production), and hands-on recording (production) through the editing process (post-production). You will take courses in web-casting and streaming media using state-of-the-art digital technology, facilities, and instruction. By the end of the program, you will have basic knowledge of lighting, camera operation, storyboarding and basic scripting, editing, sound, and producing techniques. Students will assume roles as producers, directors, camera operators and video editors. Pre- and post-production, scripting, graphics, lighting, legal requirements, and nonlinear video editing skills will be emphasized.

The Radio Production/Broadcasting course of study provides a comprehensive overview of the Media Communications industry with a focus in radio. The program provides a real world, hands-on overview of the art and business of radio broadcasting, while developing in-depth knowledge and skills regarding the total operation of a radio station, including the history of radio broadcasting from its inception to the latest radio technology. The program will train students in the areas of on-air talent, production, programming, or business, which includes radio marketing, promotions, and sales.

Program Requirements - Audio/Video/Internet Production (AVIP) Track

General Education Coursework 1
ENGLISH 101Composition3
MATH 118General Education Math (or higher Mathematics)3
Fine Arts & Humanities course3
Select six additional credit hours of IAI approved courses in addition to the above courses6
Required Program Core
MEDIACM 145Intro To Media Communication3
MEDIACM 203Media Writing3
MEDIACM 223Advanced Broadcast Writing3
MEDIACM 265Digital Media Entrepreneurship3
MEDIACM 271Intro to Interactive Media3
MEDIACM 298Audio, Video or Internet Capstone3
Required Specialty Courses
MEDIACM 231TV Production I3
MEDIACM 232TV Production II3
MEDIACM 240Minicam & Videotape Editing3
MEDIACM 250Mini-Cam & Video Editing II3
MEDIACM 280Advanced Editing, Graphics, and Animation3
DMD 115Digital Audio3
COM DSGN 102Website Design I3
Required Work-Based Learning Courses
MEDIACM 295Practicum Internship3
Program Electives
Select a minimum of 3 credit hours of the following recommended courses or others as suggested by a College Advisor:3
Announcing
Producing for Television
Advanced Production Workshop
Digital Photography
Website Design II
Total Hours60
1

One course must fulfill the Human Diversity (HD) requirement

Program Requirements - Radio Production/Broadcasting Track

General Education Coursework 1
ENGLISH 101Composition3
MATH 118General Education Math (or higher Mathematics)3
Fine Arts & Humanities course3
Select six additional credit hours of IAI approved courses in addition to the above courses6
Required Program Core
MEDIACM 145Intro To Media Communication3
MEDIACM 203Media Writing3
MEDIACM 223Advanced Broadcast Writing3
MEDIACM 265Digital Media Entrepreneurship3
MEDIACM 271Intro to Interactive Media3
MEDIACM 298Audio, Video or Internet Capstone3
Required Specialty Courses
MEDIACM 102Announcing3
MEDIACM 221Radio Production I3
MEDIACM 222Radio Production II3
MEDIACM 245Advanced Production Workshop3
MEDIACM 252Audio Engineering I3
DMD 115Digital Audio3
SPEECH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication3
Required Work-Based Learning Courses
MEDIACM 295Practicum Internship3
Program Electives
Select a minimum of 3 credit hours of the following recommended courses or others as suggested by a College Advisor:3
Digital Photography
Business Writing
Report Writing
Business & Professional Speech
Total Hours60
1

One course must fulfill the Human Diversity (HD) requirement

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - AVIP Track

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Media Communications: Audio/Video/Internet/Production (AVIP). If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Media Communications. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
MEDIACM 145 Intro To Media Communication 3
MEDIACM 203 Media Writing 3
MEDIACM 231 TV Production I 3
MEDIACM 240 Minicam & Videotape Editing 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 3
DMD 115 Digital Audio 3
MEDIACM 223 Advanced Broadcast Writing 3
MEDIACM 232 TV Production II 3
MEDIACM 250 Mini-Cam & Video Editing II 3
 Hours15
Semester 3
MATH 118 General Education Math 1 4
MEDIACM 271 Intro to Interactive Media 3
MEDIACM 280 Advanced Editing, Graphics, and Animation 3
MEDIACM 295 Practicum Internship 3
COM DSGN 102 Website Design I 3
 Hours16
Semester 4
MEDIACM 265 Digital Media Entrepreneurship 3
MEDIACM 298 Audio, Video or Internet Capstone 3
Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 3
Human Diversity (HD) course 1 3
Program Elective 2 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours61
1

General Education Requirement

2

Program Elective

Program Electives

MEDIACM 102Announcing3
MEDIACM 234Producing for Television3
MEDIACM 245Advanced Production Workshop3
COM DSGN 104Digital Photography3
COM DSGN 202Website Design II3

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - Radio Production/Broadcasting Track

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Media Communications: Radio Production and Broadcasting. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Media Communications. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ENGLISH 101 Composition 1 3
MEDIACM 102 Announcing 3
MEDIACM 145 Intro To Media Communication 3
MEDIACM 203 Media Writing 3
MEDIACM 221 Radio Production I 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
MATH 118 General Education Math 1 4
MEDIACM 222 Radio Production II 3
MEDIACM 223 Advanced Broadcast Writing 3
DMD 115 Digital Audio 3
Human Diversity (HD) course 1 3
 Hours16
Semester 3
MEDIACM 271 Intro to Interactive Media 3
MEDIACM 245 Advanced Production Workshop 3
MEDIACM 252 Audio Engineering I 3
Fine Arts & Humanities course 1
SPEECH 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
 Hours12
Semester 4
MEDIACM 265 Digital Media Entrepreneurship 3
MEDIACM 295 Practicum Internship 3
MEDIACM 298 Audio, Video or Internet Capstone 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences course 1 3
Program Elective 2 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours58
1

General Education Requirement

2

Program Elective

PROGRAM ELECTIVES

ENGLISH 105Business Writing3
ENGLISH 107Report Writing1-3
SPEECH 160Business & Professional Speech3
COM DSGN 104Digital Photography3

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Producers and Directors

Job Description

Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$40,201
Median 50th Percentile$72,145
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$182,268

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$19
Median 50th Percentile$35
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$88

Annual Job Openings

192 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less15.22%
A certificate10.58%
Some college4.61%
An Associate degree12.89%
A Bachelor's degree56.67%
A Master's or Professional degree0.04%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

56.71% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Film and Video Editors

Job Description

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$28,154
Median 50th Percentile$55,980
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$129,541

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$14
Median 50th Percentile$27
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$62

Annual Job Openings

70 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less16.28%
A certificate0.00%
Some college1.18%
An Associate degree16.85%
A Bachelor's degree65.10%
A Master's or Professional degree0.59%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

65.69% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Job Description

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$26,698
Median 50th Percentile$32,773
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$91,620

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$13
Median 50th Percentile$16
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$44

Annual Job Openings

65 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less16.22%
A certificate0.68%
Some college10.14%
An Associate degree10.10%
A Bachelor's degree55.04%
A Master's or Professional degree7.82%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

62.86% continue their education beyond an associate degree

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Job Description

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$23,849
Median 50th Percentile$43,097
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$84,587

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$11
Median 50th Percentile$21
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$41

Annual Job Openings

56 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less22.92%
A certificate0.00%
Some college6.52%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree67.17%
A Master's or Professional degree3.39%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

70.56% continue their education beyond an associate degree

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