# Media Production (Associate of Science Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Film, Journalism, and Media Production

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### Summary

The Associates of Science Degree in Media Production offers hands-on training and experience in the fundamentals of content creation, using new and emerging multimedia tools and technologies in our state-of-the-art facilities. The program emphasis is placed on production, writing, audio recording, and video editing. Other topics addressed include voice-over performance, audio editing, and radio station and podcast marketing. Students can contribute to the award-winning City Times Media platform and its many partners, including TV news, digital news, radio/podcast, and independent film. This program is designed for students interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge of media production, students majoring in Media Production, and for those seeking entry-level employment in related industries.

The skills acquired with this AS Degree may lead to employment, freelance assignments, or corporate media work. These jobs include, but are not limited to, social media content producers, multimedia producers, directors, writers, reporters, program assistants, camera operators, videographers, audio technicians, studio technicians, video editors, and motion graphics designers.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Media Production Program will be able to:**

1.  Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the media professions in which they work.
2.  Write in forms and styles appropriate for media professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
3.  Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the media professions in which they work.
4.  Apply principles of diversity, equity, and media law and ethics.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 9 |
| FJMP 101 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| FJMP 112 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| FJMP 120 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3 |
| or FJMP 130 | Newswriting for Multiplatform Journalism | 3 |
| **Complete six (6) units from the following:** | | 6 |
| FJMP 110 | Introduction to Video Editing | 3 |
| FJMP 111 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| FJMP 144 | Multi-Camera Studio Operations | 3 |
| **Complete three (3) units from the following:** | | 3 |
| FJMP 122 | Documentary Film Production | 3 |
| FJMP 132 | Multiplatform Journalism Production | 3 |
| FJMP 133 | Broadcast News Production | 3 |
| FJMP 142 | Radio and Podcast Production | 3 |
| **Complete three (3) units from the following:** | | 3 |
| FJMP 123 | The Producer’s Role in Film | 3 |
| FJMP 124 | Video Motion Graphics | 3 |
| FJMP 131 | Multimedia Journalism Reporting | 3 |
| FJMP 134 | Multiplatform Magazine Production | 3 |
| DRAM 106 | Voice-Over Performance | 3 |
| FJMP 141 | Audio Storytelling for Radio and Podcast | 3 |
| FJMP 143 | On-Camera Performance | 3 |
| FJMP 145 | Art Direction for Film and Media Production | 3 |
| FJMP 146 | Lighting for Film and Media Production | 3 |
| FJMP 211 | Single Camera Production Workshop | 3 |
| FJMP 222 | Documentary Film Production Workshop | 3 |
| FJMP 232A | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop I | 3 |
| FJMP 233A | Broadcast News Workshop I | 3 |
| FJMP 242A | Radio and Podcast Workshop I | 3 |