The certificate in advanced media production technology is a 24-credit post-baccalaureate undergraduate certificate program available to students pursuing the study of advanced digital media and post-production techniques. The certificate is designed to blend creative skills with the technical expertise required to compete for employment in the field of digital media. Students in the program are encouraged to approach the development of digital media with a cross-disciplinary, entrepreneurial spirit and to apply information and communications technology in novel ways. Students who receive a certificate through this program equip themselves for many opportunities in the professional digital media community of both production and post-production providers.
Special requirements
Students must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution and apply through the School of the Arts for admission. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for graduation.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following:
- Evaluate and determine production goals for digital media
- Create and produce professional-level digital media
- Demonstrate broad-based knowledge in the components of audio production
- Demonstrate broad-based knowledge in the core components of post-production
- Work in professional post-production business and virtual production environments
Degree requirements for Advanced Media Production Technology, Certificate in (Post-baccalaureate undergraduate certificate)
Course | Title | Hours |
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AMPT 401 | Listen and Capture | 3 |
AMPT 402 | Editorial Storytelling | 3 |
AMPT 403 | Emerging Digital Cinema | 3 |
AMPT 404 | Concept Development | 3 |
Area of emphasis (select one) | 3 | |
Sound Manipulation | ||
Finishing the Story | ||
Mastering Digital Cinema | ||
Electives (select three) 1 | 9 | |
Gaming Technologies | ||
Motion Graphics | ||
Music Production Techniques | ||
Light and Image | ||
Foley and Sound Design | ||
Total Hours | 24 |
Additional electives may be available, please consult adviser for options.
The minimum total of credit hours required for this certificate is 24.
Sample plan of study
Fall semester | Hours | |
---|---|---|
AMPT 401 | Listen and Capture | 3 |
AMPT 402 | Editorial Storytelling | 3 |
AMPT 403 | Emerging Digital Cinema | 3 |
AMPT 404 | Concept Development | 3 |
Term Hours: | 12 | |
Spring semester | ||
AMPT 495 | Sound Manipulation or Finishing the Story or Mastering Digital Cinema | 3 |
AMPT electives | 9 | |
Term Hours: | 12 | |
Total Hours: | 24 |
The minimum total of credit hours required for this certificate is 24.
Students who complete the requirements for this program will receive a Certificate in Advanced Media Production Technology.