LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Media Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0184 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
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 Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section
for skills assessment and advising information.
INFORMATION
Contact the Visual Arts and Media Department, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 208A, telephone number (517) 483-1574.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 34 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
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 285 Media Portfolio (See Note 1) 2
MTEC 296 Media Internship (See Note 2) 3
SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 38-41 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 10-13 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill
these requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are
available for each core area.)
Communication Core Area (See Note 3) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area 3-4
Science Core Area 4-5
Writing Core Area (See Note 3) 0
CHOICE 2: Media Specialty (Choose one subchoice) 24 Credits
Subchoice 2A: Audio/Radio
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 (See Note 4) 2
MTEC 230 Radio Production II 4
MTEC 232 Radio Workshop (See Note 5) 2
Subchoice 2B: Video/Television
MTEC 152 Video Production Techniques 4
MTEC 153 Video Post-Production Technqs 4
MTEC 250 TV Production II 4
MTEC 251 Advanced Field Production 4
MTEC 252 Lighting for Television/Video 3
MTEC 254 Electronic Presentat Graphics 3
MTEC 255 Video Workshop (See Note 6) 2
Subchoice 2C: General Media Occupations (See Note 7)
CHOICE 3: Media-Related (See Note 8) 4 Credits
MINIMUM TOTAL 72
NOTES:
1. The Portfolio is a capstone course in this curriculum. All courses must
be completed or taken concurrently with MTEC 285.
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 223 must be taken once toward the requirements of Subchoice 2A and
may be repeated one additional time for a total of 4 credits toward this
degree.
5. MTEC 232 must be taken once toward the requirements of Subchoice 2A and
may be taken one additional time for a total of 4 credits toward this
degree.
6. MTEC 255 must be taken once toward the requirements of Subchoice 2B and
may be taken one additional time for a total of 4 credits toward this
degree.
7. Credits must be taken from Subchoices 2A, 2B, and/or departmentally
approved MTEC electives or other departmentally approved electives.
Students following Subchoice 2C must consult with a Media Technology
Program Advisor regarding course selection.
8. 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 WRIT 121 MTEC 240 MTEC 285
MTEC 120 Lim.Ch. MTEC 243 MTEC 296
MTEC 130 Lim.Ch. SPCH 120 Lim.Ch.
MTEC 150 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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