Corporate Media Production by Certificate Requirements

Learning Objectives

• Provide students with a knowledge and experience with technology used in corporate media production, business and new media such as cameras, video editing workstations, microphones, video recorders and web based applications.
• Provide students with critical thinking skills so that style can be applied to their productions.
• Familiarize students with media content produced for business including sales, marketing and employee videos, educational television, event production, public relations and advertising.
• Prepare students for entry-level positions with course work, a developed resume, portfolio and internship experience.
• Develop students’ ability to apply written, oral, and visual communications to business environments.
• Develop students’ ability to learn new concepts and techniques as required for continuing professional development.

SALARY INFORMATION

Corporate media professionals tend to be generalists therefore this program provides students with a variety of production experiences including writing scripts, camera operation, video editing, web production and video streaming as they apply to business to prepare them for corporate media jobs.

Most graduates holding associate degrees will be seeking entry-level positions, which pay about $25,000 per year, depending on several factors. Pay increases with the employee’s level of education and experience. Often students find employment after graduation through their student internship experiences.

National Average Salaries for the year 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

• Film & Video Editor – $54,040
• Camera Operator – $59,040
• Producer and Director – $70,950
• Technical Writer – $69,850
• Web Developer – $66,130
• Sound Technician – $42,550
• Video Technician – $59,040
• Public Relations – $58,020

The overall job outlook in this field is favorable, although competition is strong for positions at all levels. For the latest, detailed salary information, visit: www.bls.gov.

Program Coordinator

Richard Lenoce Professor of New Media Production Office: Chapman Hall 606 Phone: 860-343-5796 Email: rlenoce@mxcc.edu

Related Programs:

• Art Studies Degree
• Audio & Music Production Certificate
• Film & Video Production Certificate
• Fine Arts Degree
• Multimedia Design Certificate
• New Media Production Degree
• News & Sports Production Certificate
• Theatre Studies Degree
• Web Design & Development Certificate