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New Media is the convergence of audio, video and written media, delivered on the web or mobile devices. New Media distribution is focused on webcasting and podcasting.
New Media is the convergence of audio, video and written media, delivered on the web or mobile devices. New Media distribution is focused on webcasting and podcasting. New Media graduates are prepared for work in traditional media fields of broadcast and print, and as communications specialists in small business, manufacturing, health care, education and government. The Center for New Media offers training in digital photography, web design, video and audio acquisition and editing.
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Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
There are no special admission requirements for the New Media Production program.
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 2226 | Presentation | 4 credits |
| CPTR 1500 | Intro Web Concepts | 3 credits |
| NMED 1105 | Intro to New Media | 1 credits |
| NMED 1120 | Electronic Media Mgmt | 2 credits |
| NMED 1125 | Digital Audio Production | 3 credits |
| NMED 1135 | Prin of Media Design | 3 credits |
| NMED 1201 | Digital Video | 2 credits |
| NMED 1205 | Internet Broadcasting | 4 credits |
| NMED 1210 | Nonlinear Video Edit | 3 credits |
| NMED 2105 | Desktop Publishing | 3 credits |
| NMED 2110 | Remote Broadcasting | 3 credits |
| NMED 2115 | Motion Graphics | 3 credits |
| NMED 2210 | Video Distribution | 3 credits |
| NMED 2220 | Social Media | 3 credits |
| NMED 2235 | Internship | 2 credits |
| ARTS 1131 | Digital Photography | 3 credits |
| ENGL 1111 | Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 2207 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| SPCH 1101 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| MN Transfer Curriculum Electives | 6 credits | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 60 credits | |
1. Students will use digital media productions to craft creative business communications.
2. Students will combine images, audio, graphics and text into cohesive digital media productions.
3. Students will apply high technical and artistic standards in operation of cameras, microphones, recorders, editing software and other studio equipment.
4. Students will write scripts for multimedia commercials, news packages, documentaries, and other productions.
5. Students will evaluate appropriate methods for distributing multimedia programming, taking into account the compression/bandwidth considerations, image/audio quality, and cost effectiveness of each.
6. Students will integrate streaming and archived multimedia productions with basic web design elements.
7. Students will create verbal, visual, and written communications for employers/clients, including estimates, professional forms, marketing materials, market research, web pages and multimedia productions.
8. Students will apply problem solving to multimedia production workflows.
9. Students will read, comprehend and communicate verbal, written and visual information.
10. Students will analyze and critique multimedia productions for effectiveness, including: technical quality, accuracy, style, and marketability.
11. Students will demonstrate a professional and responsible attitude toward care of equipment, organizational skills and workplace safety.
12. Students will demonstrate skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning and career growth.
Counselors are available in the Career Center to assist with career advising, job search resources, employer connections, occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources.
Learn the tools of New Media to begin or enhance your career in:
The employment outlook for multi-media and graphic specialists in the state of Minnesota from 2009 to 2019 is 13.2%, an above average growth percentage.
