Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media Associate in Arts Degree Program

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
Digital Media: Graphic Design	60 units
Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design	60 units
AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
Film, Television, and Electronic Media	60 units
CA Certificate of Achievement
Digital Media: Graphic Production	21 units
Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design	21 units
CS Certificate of Specialization
Digital Media	12 units
Digital Media: Applied Audio and Video Production	12 units
Digital Media: Broadcast and Electronic Media	12 units
Digital Media: Mobile App and Web Design	12 units

Career Opportunities

CSM’s Broadcast and Electronic Media program is helping to train the next generation of media makers, equipping them with technical skills, an ethical conscience, and an understanding of how media affects society. This 21st century program prepares students for a career in broadcasting through professional hands-on training and media studies. Students in Broadcast and Electronic Media may choose from an AA Degree, AS-T, or a Certificate of Specialization; students are welcome to take individual courses to earn transfer credit or build career skills. Students can explore a variety of possible career choices, such as TV and video producing, directing, lighting, camera operation, video editing, scriptwriting, on-air talent, audio recording and mixing, and radio programming.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Produce audio and/or video segments that serve a target demographic
Identify possible effects of media productions on audiences

Other Film Programs

For CSM's Film program, please see the AA degree for Film.

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for Digital Media for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60-70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The Broadcast and Electronic Media degree prepares students for entry-level work as a media producer. This degree focuses on producing audio and video, along with media studies courses. Hands-on courses provide training in writing for media, camera operation, audio recording, video editing and media performance.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 18 units		Units
DGME 100	Media in Society	3 units
DGME 101	Writing Across the Media	3 units
DGME 102	Media Law and Ethics	3 units
DGME 113	Digital Video Production	3 units
DGME 114	Digital Video Production II	3 units
DGME 118	Digital Audio Production	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 18

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.