LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Media Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0184 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
Media Technology is an integrated program that prepares students for
professional careers in audio, radio and television/video. Audio
professionals work in audio production, audio post-production for video and
sound reinforcement positions, as well as in a variety of audio-related jobs.
Radio professionals work in radio production, programming, promotion, on-
air/news/sports announcing, and station operations. Television/video
professionals work in producing, directing, technical operations, videography,
and videotape editing in broadcast and non-broadcast settings. Not all courses
in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer
should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment
and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a
mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency
requirement, students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics.
For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page
22.
INFORMATION
Contact the Media Technology Program, Technology Learning Center, Room 123,
telephone number (517) 483-1677.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 35 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
CISB 100 Intro Computer Info Systems (See Note 1) 3
MTEC 110 Intro Broadcast/Elec Media 4
MTEC 120 Audio Production I 4
MTEC 130 Radio Production I 4
MTEC 150 TV Production I 4
MTEC 240 Script/Copywriting for Media 3
MTEC 243 Ethics/Social Impact of Media 3
MTEC 296 Media Internship (See Note 2) 3
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 27-30 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 6 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: Media Specialty (Choose one Subchoice) 17-20 Credits
Subchoice 2A: Audio
MTEC 121 Audio Recording I 4
MTEC 122 Sound Reinforcement 4
MTEC 220 Audio Production II 4
MTEC 221 Audio Recording II 4
MTEC 223 Sound Reinforcement Practicum 2
Subchoice 2B: Radio
MTEC 230 Radio Production II 4
MTEC 231 Radio Programming and Promo 3
MTEC 232 Radio Workshop (See Note 4) 2
MTEC 241 Radio News Reporting 3
MTEC 242 Radio Sales and Marketing 3
Subchoice 2C: Video/Television
MTEC 151 Electronic Field Production I 4
MTEC 250 TV Production II 4
MTEC 251 Electronic Field Production II 4
MTEC 252 Lighting for Television/Video 3
MTEC 254 Electronic Presentat Graphics 3
MTEC 255 Video Workshop (See Note 5) 2
Subchoice 2D: General Media Occupations (See Note 6)
CHOICE 3: Media-Related (See Note 7) 4 Credits
MINIMUM TOTAL 62
NOTES:
1. Students having demonstrated computer proficiency should consult their
program advisor for alternatives to CISB 100.
2. Enrollment in MTEC 296 will be limited to Media Technology majors who
have successfully completed 75% of their MTEC course work.
3. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
4. MTEC 232 must be taken two times for a total of 4 credits. A Media
Technology major may not apply more than four credits in MTEC 232 toward
this degree.
5. A Media Technology major may not apply more than four credits in MTEC
255 toward this degree.
6. Credits must be taken from Subchoices 2A, 2B, 2C, and/or departmentally
approved MTEC electives or other departmentally approved electives.
Students following Subchoice 2D must consult with a Media Technology
Program Advisor regarding course selection.
7. Students must select courses with the approval of a Media Program
advisor. This Choice allows students to select from additional Media
courses (MTEC prefix) or from other courses that will augment their
Media training.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have
transferred in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill)
should contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
MTEC 110 CISB 100 MTEC 240 MTEC 296
MTEC 120 WRIT 121 MTEC 243 SPCH 120
MTEC 130 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
MTEC 150 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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