Certificate: 29 credits
Program contact: Division of Mass Communication
(815) 921-3360

Program overview

Graduates of this 26-credit certificate program are prepared to produce a wide range of media projects including multi-format television programs, commercials, public service announcements, short films, and high quality audio products.

Work and employment

Certificate graduates can secure jobs such as a Cinematographer, Director, Producer, Editor, Sound Engineer, Videographer and a variety of other crew positions.

Transfer opportunities

Most of the courses in this certificate program have IAI transfer codes which will aide the student if they decide to pursue an associate of arts degree or a four-year degree.

Media Production Certificate Requirements                (26 Credits)

    COM 130 – Intro to Mass Communication                3

    COM 156 – Audio Production I                               3

    COM 157 – Video Production I                               3

    COM 251 – Film History and Appreciation                3

    COM 252 – International History of Film                  3

*   COM 257 – Advanced Video Production                  3

*   COM 297 – Motion Picture Production                    3

                                         ~or~

*  Com 296 Documentary Production                          3                   

    COM 298 – Mass Communication Internship            1

*   WEB 101 – Programming Related to the Internet     4

*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course descriptions.

Gainful Employment Program Requirements