Digital Media Skills
A hands-on overview of computer operations, equipment common to digital video and audio production, industry standard software, media storage, and manipulation of video and audio media with proper management of files.
BCST
College Internship
Media-related work experience and further career development in a supervised setting. On campus, college work experience in college district media support services such as Broadcast Media Services, Educational Access Television, Audio Visual, Outreach and Recruitment Services and Marketing Public Information. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of paid or unpaid work.
Mass Media and Society
A general interest course covering the history, organization, and social role of major mass communication media, such as radio, television, motion pictures, print, recording industries, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. Basic theory of communication and communication research. Emphasis on the influence of mass media on the individual and society.
Surround and Immersive Sound Mixing
Project-intensive course practicing the skills required for mixing audio in surround sound with a focus on a variety of immersive audio environments. Students learn to apply multi-channel audio plug-ins and the techniques used to mix to multiple speakers and binaural headphones for music mixes and sound-for-visual-media projects.
Music Mixing Studio
Project-based course designed as a continuation of BCST 125A for intermediate-level students focusing on their skills in professional sound recording and mixing. Practice in the development of workflow and etiquette required in a professional
mixing studio environment will be further developed using tech-enhanced materials.
Music Recording Studio
An introduction to the analog and digital multi-track techniques used in various stages of professional sound recording as well as the workflow and etiquette required in a professional recording studio environment. The processes of capturing basic tracks and overdubbing will be examined using tech-enhanced materials.
Intermediate Field Video Production
This project-oriented, hands-on course teaches intermediate technical skills and aesthetics of video field production. Students collaborate in teams to produce a commercial, documentary, and promotional package from concept to production. Field Production students collaborate with other departments to produce content college wide, applying storytelling techniques and deepening skills in video camera, location sound and lighting equipment operation.
Intermediate Studio Video Production
A hands-on, project-oriented course teaching intermediate technical skills and aesthetics of studio production for TV. Students collaborate to develop, plan, and produce a video production segment in the TV studio. Students engage in all aspects of multi-camera video production including pre-production planning, multiple sound sources, lighting, and distribution. Students' projects air on San Francisco's Educational Access TV Channel 27.
Industry Internship
Media-related work experience and further career development in a supervised setting. Work experience in an approved industry facility such as a television station, a sound recording studio or business, a webcast enterprise, a radio station, a video production company, a corporate media production enterprise, and/or a multimedia production team. One unit of credit is earned for 54 hours of paid or unpaid work.
Media Internship Preparation
This course prepares the student to find and successfully complete a college-based or industry-based media internship. Students prepare a media resume, learn time management, networking, and interview skills. Students improve work-based skills, research media jobs and prepare for media industry employment.