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Electronic Media (EM) - AAA


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Program Code: AAA.15340

The Delta College Electronic Media program provides students with a broad range of traditional classroom and laboratory learning opportunities as well as hands-on experience. The EM curriculum is designed to provide well-balanced instruction in the fields of broadcasting, multimedia production, and digital film. Beginning with an exploration of the history of broadcasting and film, students then study broadcast and film production. Additionally students will gain hands on experience in laboratory and real-time operating conditions. The EM program then concentrates on the growing and ever-changing fields of digital media productions and their practical applications.

For the Broadcasting Track students will utilize television production studios and computer labs to produce individual and group productions. The program also offers broadcasting students a chance to acquire professional experience while in school through internships with commercial radio and TV  stations as well as practicum credit through WDCQ-TV/WDCP-TV and WUCX-FM, Delta College's Quality Public Television and Radio stations.

The Film Production Track in the Electronic Media discipline is a shared program between the Humanities and English Divisions. For the Digital Film Track students will experience hands-on opportunities with screenwriting, digital filming, editing, cinematography, and overall production. Additionally, the track provides fundamentals in the business of independent filmmaking.

Successful completion of the Electronic Media program will provide students with the fundamental information and experience necessary for entry level positions in communication and information industries. The EM degree will also provide a strong foundation for a student’s further pursuit of a related undergraduate degree. Discussion regarding the best order for you to schedule the courses should be made with a Delta Electronic Media counselor. Check course descriptions for prerequisites. You must complete all required courses in this program.

Broadcasting Track


Total Semester Credits: 15


Winter First Year:


Total Semester Credits: 18


Total Semester Credits: 3


Fall Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 16


Winter Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 13


Total Credits: 65


Digital Film Track


Total Semester Credits: 16


Total Semester Credits: 17


Fall Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 15


Winter Second Year:


Total Semester Credits: 15


Total Credits: 64


Notations


  1. You must complete the prerequisite courses EMB 154  and EMB 155  before enrolling in EMB 279 .
  2. Based on available facilities and equipment, this program is considered a “limited” enrollment program.
  3. If you are planning to transfer, please work closely with the Program Counselor or discipline faculty.
  4. More than one practicum/internship can be taken for the Broadcasting Track as elective credit.
  5. Students can choose to complete the Broadcasting Track or the Film Track or they can complete both.
  6. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation. See Graduation Requirements .
  7. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
    1. ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C ; or ENG 111H  can be taken in place of ENG 111  
    2. ENG 112A ; ENG 112H ; ENG 113 ; or ENG 211  can be taken in place of ENG 112  
    3. Any 1 credit LW course may be taken in place of LW 220W .
    4. Any 2 credit LW course may be taken in place of 1 credit LW— and 1 credit LWA — requirement
    5. POL 105W  , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W  or HIS 237W  can be taken in place of POL 103W .
    6. For Broadcasting Track, 11 - 14 credits of approved electives from the following list are required: EMB 131 , EMB 141W , EMB 161 , EMB 164 ,EMB 175W , EMB 252 , EMB 277 , EMB 279 EMB 282 , EMB 283 , EMB 284 , EMB 285 , ENT 131W , or PHL 225W  
    7. For Digital Film Track, 7 credits of approved electives from the following list are required: EMB 141W , EMB 161 , EMB 164 , EMB 175W , EMB 229W , EMB 277 , ENG 214 , ENG 216W , ENG 227W , and PHL 225W  
    8. ENG 116   can be taken in place of EMB 211W  .
    9. MGT 143   can be taken in place of EMB 227  .
    10. PHL 205W   can be taken in place of EMB 229W  .

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