Program Summary

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM - Certificate of Achievement

2024 - 2025

The Multimedia Journalism Certificate of Achievement is designed for both students and mid-career professionals. It will complement an AA-T degree for students and better prepare them for internships and entry-level positions. It will also serve mid-career professionals who want to develop or update multimedia skills that could be applied to a variety of careers, including journalism, communications, marketing, public relations and business.

Students and mid-career professionals will learn the digital communication skills necessary to be competitive in a multimedia world. The program focuses on storytelling across a variety of platforms, including print and online writing, video, photographs, graphics, design, data visualization and social media. Potential publication on the student news site and with professional outlets. Professional standards, ethical principles and legal issues are emphasized.

Career Opportunities
Journalism, communications, marketing, public relations and business.
Required Courses (6 credits)
Units: 6.0
JOUR 205
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM
3.0
JOUR 206
STORYTELLING WITH DATA AND SOCIAL MEDIA
3.0
Plus 4 credits from the following:
Units: 4.0
JOUR 203A
CUESTONIAN STUDENT MEDIA: MULTIMEDIA NEWS PRODUCTION: PHOTO AND VIDEO
4.0
JOUR 203B
CUESTONIAN STUDENT MEDIA: MULTIMEDIA NEWS PRODUCTION: GRAPHIC AND DESIGN
4.0
Plus 4 credits from the following:
Units: 4.0
JOUR 202C
CUESTONIAN STUDENT MEDIA: NEWS PRODUCTION
4.0
JOUR 203C
CUESTONIAN STUDENT MEDIA: INTERMEDIATE MULTIMEDIA NEWS PRODUCTION
4.0
JOUR 203D
CUESTONIAN STUDENT MEDIA: ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA NEWS PRODUCTION
4.0
Plus 3 credits from the following:
Units: 3.0
ART 249A
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I
3.0
ART 258
INDESIGN LAYOUT DESIGN
3.0
ART 265
MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGN
3.0
FTVE 223
INTRODUCTION TO MOTION PICTURE AND TV PRODUCTION
3.0
Total: 17.0
Program Outcomes
Develop and practice competency in professional writing standards in regard to traditional news and/or nonfiction feature writing styles with attention to truth, accuracy, fairness and objectivity.
Portfolio examination where applicable and consolidated course outcomes using course-to-program SLOA matrix.
Evaluate and employ the use of a variety of multimedia platforms that will enhance textual narration, including video, photographs, audio slideshows, graphics, data visualization and social media.
Portfolio examination where applicable and consolidated course outcomes using course-to-program SLOA matrix.
Critique and edit material developed in preparation for potential publication.
Portfolio examination where applicable and consolidated course outcomes using course-to-program SLOA matrix.
Demonstrate understanding of professional standards, ethical principles and legal concerns in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and objectivity, particularly as it applies to digital communication.
Portfolio examination where applicable and consolidated course outcomes using course-to-program SLOA matrix.