# Communication Studies: Voice and Performance (Certificate of Performance)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Communication Studies

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/15604/15944/15945/15605/15772

### Summary

The Certificate of Performance in Communication Studies: Voice and Performance is for students who have demonstrated a competence in communication studies by taking classes to enhance their communication skills, specifically in the area of voice and performance. These skills will benefit them in a variety of fields related to communication studies (advertising, public relations, community service, marketing, performing arts, politics, film, journalism, and media production) as well as degrees and careers outside of communication studies where performance and presentation are essential elements.

**Award Notes:**
A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
This program is not eligible for federal financial aid in accordance with Federal regulations.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Communication Studies: Voice and Performance Program will be able to:**

1.  Evaluate the speaker’s backgrounds, motives and attitudes.
2.  Analyze the audience’s backgrounds, motives and attitudes.
3.  Design effective communication in order to facilitate understanding and cooperation.
4.  Develop effective verbal and presentational skills for a variety of communication situations.
5.  Research, organize, and present a developed viewpoint.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| **Select 6 units from the following:** | | 6 |
| COMS 101 | Voice and Articulation | 3 |
| COMS 104 | Advanced Public Communication | 3 |
| COMS 111 | Oral Interpretation of Diverse Literatures | 3 |
| COMS 160 | Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| DRAM 106 | Voice-Over Performance | 3 |
| FJMP 142 | Radio and Podcast Production | 3 |
| FJMP 143 | On-Camera Performance | 3 |