Media Production & Digital Communication A.A.S.

Create. Connect. Communicate.

Prepare for a career in today’s fast-moving media industry, where video, audio, digital content, and social media come together. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools in state-of-the-art facilities featuring audio and video labs, editing suites, and dedicated TV and podcasting studios. Learn from media professionals, build a professional portfolio, and graduate with the real-world skills and confidence to launch your career in media production and digital communication.

Program Type

Career Program,

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Duration

2 Years

Format

In-Person,

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Any story. Any platform. Graduates go on to careers as content creators, digital media specialists, podcasters, videographers, reporters, and producers — working in news, sports, entertainment, and advertising, across social media, streaming, and traditional broadcasting.

Transfer Paths

4-year School	Bachelor's Degree
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Start Small. Build Your Skills with Microcredentials

Gain focused, hands-on experience in key areas of media production. OCC's Audio Production and Video Production microcredentials allow you to build practical skills, explore your interests, and earn a credential that can support your educational and career goals.

Audio Production

The Audio Production microcredential provides students with hands-on experience in recording, editing, and mixing sound for a variety of media applications. Through coursework and practical projects, students develop foundational skills with industry-standard audio equipment and software, as well as creative skills. This credential prepares learners in areas of audio production, podcasting, sound/music recording, and related media fields, or to enhance their skills within a broader media or communications degree.

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Video Production

The Video Production microcredential provides students with hands-on experience in the creative and technical aspects of video production. Through a series of focused courses, students will learn the foundational skills needed to write, plan, shoot, and edit video content for a variety of media platforms. Coursework emphasizes both single-camera field production and multi-camera studio production, allowing students to develop practical competencies in camera operation, audio, and post-production techniques.

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