Media Studies - Broadcast Journalism
Associate in Arts
Purpose
The Media Studies program is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media. In some cases this program is equally suited for students interested in a two-year terminal degree prior to entry in the media field. The Electronic Media facilities at Centralia College are unique among Washington State community colleges. Students learn on professional audio and video equipment and are provided experience in numerous areas of production. Students primarily interested in Broadcast Journalism will work in conjunction with the College’s Journalism department. Classes in Medial Studies will give students the opportunity to gain skills in writing for broadcast news, announcing and reporting for both radio and television. Production techniques will be covered including: recording and editing audio and visual media. Students will practice in the College’s television studio, which is equipped with teleprompter’s and a green screen. They will also broadcast live on KCED FM, the campus Radio station. Students who transfer to a four year college should consult their advisors for choice of distribution credit and elective courses.
Recommended Course Schedule
Fall Quarter, First Year
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| JOUR 106 | Introduction to News Writing (H) | 3 |
| M ST 230 | Radio Broadcasting* | 5 |
| M ST 260 | TV Production | 5 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| JOUR 107 | Introduction to News Writing II (H) | 3 |
| M ST 261 | Television Production | 3 |
| SPEE 110 | Principles of Speech Communication (H) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| M ST 220 | Broadcast News and Production | 4 |
| M ST 262 | Television Production | 3 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| JOUR 111 | Newspaper Staff I | 3 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Quantitative Skills Distribution (M) | 5 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| DRMA 107 | Beginning Acting (H) | 5 |
| JOUR 112 | Newspaper Staff II | 3 |
| JOUR 160 | Introduction to Mass Media (H) | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 19 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| JOUR 113 | Newspaper Staff III | 3 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
RECOMMENDED CLASSES:
| ART 130 | Computer Graphics | 3 |
| BTEC 101 | Keyboarding for Business | 4 |
| ENGL 214 | Introduction to Creative Writing (H) | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| SPEE 101 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking (H) | 3 |
Students are required to complete 3-5 credits in a Diversity course (D). A list of courses that satisfy the Diversity Requirement can be found in the college catalog.