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Creative Media Production

This program is built on a simple but profound belief: storytellers shape the world.  They shape how we see others, how we see ourselves, and how we imagine what’s possible.  In an era defined by screens, content, and connection, those who can craft compelling narratives hold one of the most powerful and transferable tools in any field.

The Creative Media Production program prepares students to become intentional, responsible storytellers—equipped with technical skills, creative discipline, and an ethical framework.  From video production and podcasting to digital publishing, journalism, and design, students learn to communicate with clarity, emotion, and purpose.

But this program is more than a path into media careers.  It is a foundation for leadership, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and influence.  Whether shaping public opinion, building a brand, or changing a heart, narrative is the force that moves people—and this program teaches students how to wield it with intelligence and integrity.

Program Goals

  1. To demonstrate proficiency in foundational digital media tools and techniques including camera operation, audio recording, editing, and graphic design software.
  2. To apply visual storytelling principles to create emotionally engaging and conceptually strong content across various media platforms.
  3. To develop original narratives for diverse formats, including video, podcast, documentary, and written media.
  4. To analyze and apply ethical and legal considerations in the creation and distribution of media content.
  5. To communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and visual mediums tailored to specific audiences and media channels.
  6. To collaborate within creative production teams, contributing to all stages of planning, production, and post-production.
  7. To create a professional digital portfolio showcasing multi-platform storytelling skills, ready for job placement or transfer into a four-year program
  8. To critically evaluate media messages and trends, demonstrating media literacy, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

PLO 1.  Operate industry-standard equipment and software used in audio, video, and digital media production.

PLO 2.  Write and produce original content for video, audio, web, and social platforms using appropriate formatting and audience strategies.

PLO 3.  Execute complete production workflows, from pre-production planning to post-production editing.

PLO 4.  Demonstrate ethical decision-making in content creation through adherence to copyright laws, journalistic ethics, and storytelling.

PLO 5.  Deliver professionally presented projects that reflect technical skill, narrative sophistication, and visual creativity.

PLO 6.  Build and maintain a digital presence, including a personal brand and online portfolio.

PLO 7.  Enter the narrative media workforce with practical skills and a transferable skill set adaptable to emerging technologies and platforms.