Multimedia Journalism

Summary

The Certificate of Performance in Multimedia Journalism offers hands-on training and experience in the fundamentals of journalism, using current and emerging multimedia tools and technologies in our state-of-the-art facilities. The program emphasis is placed on planning, writing, producing, directing, editing, and performing across platforms. Other topics addressed include social media production and management, photojournalism and documentary photography, and studio operations. Students contribute to the award-winning City Times Media platform and its partners, including digital news, magazine, TV news, radio podcast and independent film. This program is designed for students interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge of journalism, students majoring in Journalism, and for those seeking entry-level employment in media-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 Multimedia Journalism 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.

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