Media Production Track
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Completion of 120 total credits which include the following:
 
1. Completion of the 20-hour Fundamentals of Journalism course
 
2. Completion of the AP Stylebook and Statement of Ethics test, including the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics, the Seventh-day Adventist Statement of Ethics, and the Church corporate identity package.
 
3. Completion of 30 hours of readings in journalism according to the journalism track in coordination with the Certification Manager.
 
4. Completion of a 40-hour externship at an approved newspaper, publishing house, broadcast newsroom, web publishing company, magazine, or other organization and a report on the experience submitted to the Certification Manager.
 
5. Completion of seminars, workshops, courses, or other approved learning opportunities totaling 30 hours. Skill areas include:
  • Storyboarding
  • Scriptwriting 
  • Electronic newsgathering
  • Studio management
  • Documentary techniques 
  • Casting 
  • Acting 
  • Directing
  • Producing 
  • Editing
  • Animation
  • Technical support and equipment purchase and upkeep
  • Troubleshooting
  • Broadcasting
  • Shooting on location
  • Pitching to networks, funders, etc.
  • Lighting
  • Costumes and make-up
  • Pilots
  • The production facility, its design and renovation
  • Announcing and voiceovers
  • Viral media
  • Measurement and evaluation
  • Ratings
  • Reporting
  • Anchoring
  • Strategic targeting
  • Others by approval


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