For applicants who have not yet received their secondary or high school certificate/diploma
Submit official/notarized/certified/or attested copies of ALL senior secondary/high school records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates such as Std. X (SSC), Std. XII (HSC), O Levels, A Levels, WAEC, CXC, IB, etc.
For applicants who have attended any post-secondary institution (college/university)
Submit official/notarized/attested/or certified copies of senior secondary/high school records (see above) and ALL post-secondary school (university/college) records. This includes mark sheets, academic transcripts, examination result, diplomas, and degree certificates. Failure to provide ALL academic records may result in denial of admission, admission and scholarship revocation, and/or refusal of transfer credit.
For applicants wishing to receive transfer credit
Students wishing to receive transfer credit must submit official/notarized/attested/or certified academic records as above, with the credit award being done with course descriptions/syllabi in view. When not readily available online, students may be requested to provide official course descriptions showing exact course numbers and names. Student-generated descriptions are not accepted. Course descriptions may be submitted after notice of admission but must be done before registering for classes. Transfer credit is offered at the discretion of the faculty and is not always awarded.
For applicants submitting non-English academic records
Submit word-for-word notarized/certified/or attested English translations in the same format as the official document if the official document is not in English. It is important that everything on the official document is translated. Translations must be done by a bona fide translating agency in the applicant’s country or in the U.S.
English Requirement
Most of our accepted applicants have at least 75 on TOEFL, 6.0 on IELTS, or 90 on Duolingo. If you have taken another English test (iTEP, PTE, etc.), please submit the scores and we would be happy to review them. Students whose score is insufficient may still apply for Conditional Admission.
For Applicants wishing for Conditional Admission
Appearing for some form of English exam is required. Students who do not provide sufficient English test scores prior to registration will be given the University’s English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB) test upon arrival. If the ELAB is passed at a satisfactory level, students may begin academic classes. If not, the student will be required to attend the University’s English Language Institute (ELI) until proficiency is reached.
Provide at least one letter of recommendation in English. These letters may be submitted online or may come in a sealed envelope from professors or employers who can attest to the applicant’s accomplishments and potential for success at the undergraduate level. No special form is required.
Submit an original personal statement/essay (250-500 words) CLEARLY explaining why the particular academic program was chosen, what the degree will do for the applicant’s personal and career development, and how such a degree will help them to achieve future goals and aspirations. Please include professional plans for after the program is completed as well.
Electronic media technology prepares students in a broad array of media communication and production skills. Instruction includes critical studies in media, portfolio development, and research. Production courses are structured to provide hands-on, practical experience with both technology and process in smaller-sized classes. There are opportunities for students to work on media projects for real clients under faculty supervision. When offered, these real-world experiences complement course work. Many of these experiences are provided in regular production courses, but there are also options for professional internships, individual and group studio projects, and professional capstone experiences. Students are not required to have previous media production experience to enroll in our program.
Our philosophy is based upon the belief that there must be balance between practice and theory that integrates design skills and concepts; technical skills; critical, historical and cultural education; and professional practice. Our curriculum seeks to balance studio work with critical, cultural and historical studies.
Students prepare for career positions in a wide range of media-based communications industries including audio and video production, broadcast and cable television, corporate communications, digital imaging, digital publishing, educational media development, and interactive and Web production. Even though we are a career-oriented technical program, rather than a transfer program, the option to transition upon completion to one of several baccalaureate programs is also available.
The associate of applied science degree may be combined with any of our One-Year Certificate programs for focused training in a specific technical skill or content area and an enhanced set of professional credentials upon completion of the program. Students interested in this option must consult with academic and financial aid advisors to determine a plan for dual completion.
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Fall Semester Year 1
Media Design Foundations I (C- min)
Electronic Media Survey (C- min)
Photography I (C- min)
General Education (QR)
Any QR Courses
English Composition (C- min)
Spring Semester Year 1
Media Design Foundations II
Professional Practice (C- min)
Video Production I
Audio Production I
Media Aesthetics and Criticism
Fall Semester Year 2
Major Elective I
See recommended eMedia electives below
Web Design I
Interactive Design
Preproduction Planning (C- min)
Intermediate Composition
Spring Semester Year 2
Major Elective II
See recommended eMedia electives below
General Education (HP)
Any HP Courses
General Education (SS)
Any SS Courses
Degree Project Studio (C- min)
Choose either COMM1071 Intro to Effective Speaking OR COMM2081 Business Communication
·Animation Courses
Animation I
Animation II
Animation Foundations
3D Modeling & Texture
3D Lighting & Motion
3D Graphics & Motion
·Audio Courses
Audio Production II
·Business & Law Course
Media Assets and Law
·Interactive Web Courses
Web Design II
Interactive Scripting
·Media History Electives
Students choose one course (3 hrs) for HP requirement.
American Cinema
American Film Noir
History of Animation
History of Photography
History of Art I
World Cinema
Cincinnati Television History
·Video Courses
Video Production II
Multicamera Video Production
Video Documentary Production
Motion Graphics
·Writing Courses
Media Criticism
Media Scriptwriting
·Seminar Courses
Special Topics in Media I
Special Topics in Media II
Special Topics in Media III
Advanced Special Topics
Independent Studio
Small Group Studio
Media Internship Practicum
·Photography Courses
Photography II
·Journalism Courses
Survey of Media Journalism
Introduction to Photojournalism
28ASC-EMDT-AAS : : Major Electives (Discipline Tracks)
Students choose 2 courses (6 hrs) from the list as directed major electives.
Graduates of this major pursue careers in a variety of professional settings. These include advertising, audio recording, graphic design and media, photography, print and publishing, television and video production, and web development. Job titles include:
Audio engineer
Digital archivist
Graphic artist and designer
Layout artist
Media producer
Motion graphic artist
Multimedia artist
Photographer
Video editor
Video effects artist
Video producer
Videographer
Web designer
Web developer