Media Studies - Television & Film
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. For students interested primarily in Television and Film the Centralia College television studio and production facilities are well equipped and provide experience in taping, directing, editing and producing. Classes will help students attain skills in camera work, studio and field production. Lighting, running an audio board, writing, directing, producing and editing short video projects are also covered. The Media Studies program in conjunction with the Drama department also offers students the opportunity to learn some set design and building crafts as well as stage lighting techniques and skills. Students in the Television and Film classes will have the opportunity to participate in live productions including broadcast of College Basketball games, community forums as well as help in recording the annual College Musical. 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
| DRMA 106 | Stage Craft | 3 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| M ST 260 | Television Broadcasting & Production | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| DRMA 111 | Stage Lighting | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| HUM 270 | Survey of Film Studies (H) | 5 |
| M ST 261 | Television & Video Production | 3 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| DRMA 103 | Set Design | 3 |
| DRMA 120 | Introduction to Playwriting (H) | 5 |
| M ST 262 | Television Production | 3 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| DRMA 107 | Beginning Acting (H) | 5 |
| M ST 281 | Television Internship | 1 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Quantitative Skills Distribution (M) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| JOUR 160 | Introduction to Mass Media (H) | 5 |
| M ST 282 | Special Project | 1 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| Academic Elective | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
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.