Media Production

During its November 2021 meeting in Wayne, 内布拉斯加州, the 内布拉斯加州 State College System Board of Trustees approved several new programs, 选项, and certificates for Chadron State.

This included a Media Production option for Communication majors, as well as a minor for non-majors.

Four new courses in Media Production are included in these programs of study. They will also be available for any CSC student to take beginning in the Fall 2022 semester. In addition, three of the four courses satisfy the Essential Studies Program Student Learning Outcome #5.

Media Production Courses

Beginning Fall 2022

CA 215 AUDIO PRODUCTION - 3 小时
Theory and practice of audio production. To include artistic concepts as well as practical knowledge of scripting, recording, and editing various kinds of audio projects. Students will complete and present audio projects to the class and/or campus community via broadcast on KJZC Radio.
Essential Studies: SLO #5

CA 245 VIDEO PRODUCTION - 3 小时
Theory and practice of video production. To include artistic concepts as well as practical knowledge of scripting, recording, and editing various kinds of videos. Students will complete and present video projects to the class.
Essential Studies: SLO #5

Beginning Spring 2023

CA 345 BROADCAST PRODUCTION - 3 小时
Practice of camera operation, on -air commentary, and production of live event coverage. In addition to small group projects, all students in the course will collaborate to prepare and execute audio and/or video broadcasts of multiple campus events, via KJZC Radio and/or online video streaming platforms.
Essential Studies: SLO #5
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status, or instructor permission

CA 445 ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION – 3 小时
Course designed towards completion of advanced video projects and presentation to the class and/or campus community. Students will be expected to demonstrate advanced ability in camera use, 照明, video editing, 图形, and effects.
Prerequisites: CA 245 and Junior or above status, or instructor permission

项目 of Study

Media Production Minor

The minor in Media Production will allow students to combine knowledge and skills in this area with other complementary majors (e.g. Business, Education, Music). The following courses are required to complete the minor:

Code
Title
小时
CA 133
Media Writing
3
CA 215
Audio Production
3
CA 238
Intro to Mass Media
3
CA 245
Video Production
3
CA 345
Broadcast Production
3
CA 431 b
Media Practicum - Audio Video
3
CA 445
Advanced Video Production
3
总计
 
21
Media Production Option for Communication 专业

The Media Production option for Communication majors requires students to obtain a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate, including completion of the Essential Studies Program and the following courses:

Communication Program Core

Code
Title
小时
CA 133
Media Writing
3
CA 155
Public Speaking
3
CA 234
Photojournalism
3
CA 238
Intro to Mass Media
3
CA 260
Intro to Communication Theory
3
CA 334
Theories/Practice of Persuasion
3
CA 346 or CA 440
Intercultural Communication
性别 & Communication
3
CA 351
Organizational Communication
3
CA 390 or CA 391
Internship in Communication
Internship in Journalism
3
CA 430
Communication Research Methods
3
总计
 
30

 

Media Production Option

Code
Title
小时
CA 215
Audio Production
3
CA 231
Intro to Digital Publishing
3
CA 245
Video Production
3
CA 335
Media Advertising
3
CA 336
Digital Citizenship
3
CA 345
Broadcast Production
3
CA 431 b
Media Practicum - Audio Video
3
CA 443
媒体法
3
CA 445
Advanced Video Production
3
总计
 
27

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