The Media Production Concentration equips students with the technical and creative skills necessary to produce engaging multimedia content across digital, broadcast, and emerging media platforms. Students learn video production, audio production, editing, storytelling, and content distribution while developing a professional portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in contemporary media production practices. This concentration prepares graduates for entry-level employment and continued professional growth in the media and communication industries.
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| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||||
| GART 1010 or GART 1015 | Orientation to Graphic Communication or Orientation to Media Communication | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GART 1030 | Photography I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 1040 | Vector Graphics | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| English Composition I or Higher | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 14 | ||||
| Semester 2 | ||||
| GART 1220 | Advertising Theory | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 1230 | Design I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 1240 | Raster Graphics I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Natural Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15 | ||||
| Semester 3 | ||||
| GART 2110 | Videography I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2120 | Animation | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2125 | New Media Publishing | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15 | ||||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| GART 2500 | Portfolio Presentation | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| MATH 1000 or Higher | Applied Algebra or Higher | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Graphic Design Approved Elective or Media Production Concentration Course | 0-1 | 2-3 | 3 | |
| 16 | ||||
| AAS - Digital Arts and Communications (60) | 60 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1350-1380 | |||
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GART 1015 | Orientation to Media Communication | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GART 1050 | Audio Arts I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 1055 | Audio Arts II | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2150 | Broadcast Journalism | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2230 | Photography II | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2240 | Videography II | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2300 | Advanced Video Production | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 20 |
Students pursuing both concentrations are required to earn 20 unique credit hours in each concentration.
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GART 1010 or GART 1015 | Orientation to Graphic Communication or Orientation to Media Communication | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GART 1030 | Photography I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 1040 | Vector Graphics | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 1220 | Advertising Theory | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 1230 | Design I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 1240 | Raster Graphics I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The courses for the CTS - Graphic Assistant (17) are required. | ||||
| GART 2110 | Videography I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2120 | Animation | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2125 | New Media Publishing | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| GART 2500 | Portfolio Presentation | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Graphic Design Approved Elective or Media Production Concentration | 0-1 | 2-3 | 3 | |
| CIP Code: 500401 | 45 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1080-1095 | |||
CIP Code: 500401
Program Type: Associate of Applied Science
Program Length: 60 Semester Credit Hours
| Academic Year | Students Enrolled |
|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 103 |
| 2019-2020 | 116 |
| 2020-2021 | 90 |
| 2021-2022 | 83 |
| 2022-2023 | 87 |
| 2023-2024 | 117 |
| 2024-2025 | 118 |
| Academic Year | Associate's Degree | Technical Diploma | Certificate of Technical Studies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2021-2022 | 15 | — | — | 15 |
| 2022-2023 | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| 2023-2024 | 10 | — | — | 10 |
| 2024-2025 | 10 | — | — | 10 |
| Academic Terms | Number Retained in Program/Total Enrolled | Retention Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 to Fall 2022 | 43/92 | 46.7% |
| Fall 2022 to Fall 2023 | 58/92 | 63.0% |
| Fall 2023 to Fall 2024 | 67/118 | 56.8% |
| Award | Mean GPA |
|---|---|
| AAS Digital Arts and Communication | 3.44 |
| TD Digital Arts and Communication | 3.47 |
| CTS Graphic Assistant | 3.33 |
| Award | Average Years |
|---|---|
| AAS Digital Arts and Communication | 2.9 |
| TD Digital Arts and Communication | 3.0 |
| CTS Graphic Assistant | 2.2 |
In 2024-2025, 156 Digital Arts and Communication students received an average of $4,938.58 in grants and scholarships.
| Award | Estimated Tuition |
|---|---|
| AAS Digital Arts and Communication | $8,035.80 |
| TD Digital Arts and Communication | $6,026.85 |
| CTS Graphic Assistant | $2,276.81 |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Months Enrolled to Grad Term | 35.26 |
| GPA of Students With Awards | 3.374 |
| All Students AY Mean GPA | 2.04 |
Instructor surveys revealed that graduates from the Digital Arts and Communication program at SOWELA typically start as Graphic Designers, Videographers, Digital Marketing Coordinators, Print and Communications Managers, and Marketing Specialists. Beginning salary ranges tracked by faculty are from $36,500 - $55,000.
Erik Jessen
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