# Media Production (Certificate of Performance)

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

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### Summary

The Certificate of Performance 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 voiceover 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.

**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 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:** | | 3 |
| FJMP 101 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| **Complete six (6) units from the following:** | | 6 |
| FJMP 110 | Introduction to Video Editing | 3 |
| FJMP 111 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| FJMP 112 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| FJMP 122 | Documentary Film Production | 3 |
| FJMP 124 | Video Motion Graphics | 3 |
| FJMP 130 | Newswriting for Multiplatform Journalism | 3 |
| FJMP 131 | Multimedia Journalism Reporting | 3 |
| FJMP 132 | Multiplatform Journalism Production | 3 |
| FJMP 133 | Broadcast News Production | 3 |
| DRAM 106 | Voice-Over Performance | 3 |
| FJMP 141 | Audio Storytelling for Radio and Podcast | 3 |
| FJMP 142 | Radio and Podcast Production | 3 |
| FJMP 143 | On-Camera Performance | 3 |
| FJMP 144 | Multi-Camera Studio Operations | 3 |