Media Studies
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 which includes: Radio, Television, Video Production, Film, Broadcast Journalism and Sports Announcing. 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. KCED-FM, a fully equipped radio station authorized by the Federal Communications Commission, is operated by students in the Media Studies programs. Those students desiring an emphasis in radio broadcasting have ample opportunity for live "on-the air" experience in broadcasting as well as studio production experience. The Centralia College television studio and production facilities are well equipped and provide experience in taping, directing, editing and producing. Students who transfer to a four year college should consult their advisor for choice of distribution credit and elective courses.Recommended Course Schedule
Fall Quarter, First Year
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| M ST 230 | Radio Broadcasting* | 5 |
| M ST 260 | TV Production | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 20 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| M ST 231 | Advanced Radio Broadcasting | 5 |
| M ST 261 | Television Production | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| JOUR 160 | Introduction to Mass Media (H) | 5 |
| M ST 220 | Broadcast News and Production | 4 |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| M ST 271 | KCED Radio on air credit ** | 1 |
| M ST 281 | Television internship | 1 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| M ST 272 | KCED on air credit ** | 2 |
| or | ||
| M ST 281 | Television Internship | 1 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Science Distribution (S) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 12-13 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| M ST 273 | KCED on air credit ** | 3 |
| M ST 281 | Television Internship | 1 |
| Quantitative Skills Distribution (M) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Academic Elective | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Minimum credits required to complete the program: 90
*Radio Majors
**In cooperation with a professional radio or television company, a student may enroll in M ST 190, Cooperative Work Experience. The student may receive up to 12 credits for learning that occurs on the job. Attendance at a Work Experience Seminar is required of Co-op students. You must take the Work Experience Seminar before or in the same quarter as the Co-op course.
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.