Media Production

Certificate of Performance Film, Journalism, and Media Production · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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

CourseTitleUnits
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:3
FJMP 101Introduction to Mass Media3
Complete six (6) units from the following:6
FJMP 110Introduction to Video Editing3
FJMP 111Single Camera Production3
FJMP 112Introduction to Audio Production3
FJMP 122Documentary Film Production3
FJMP 124Video Motion Graphics3
FJMP 130Newswriting for Multiplatform Journalism3
FJMP 131Multimedia Journalism Reporting3
FJMP 132Multiplatform Journalism Production3
FJMP 133Broadcast News Production3
DRAM 106Voice-Over Performance3
FJMP 141Audio Storytelling for Radio and Podcast3
FJMP 142Radio and Podcast Production3
FJMP 143On-Camera Performance3
FJMP 144Multi-Camera Studio Operations3

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