Broadcasting & Film is a 3-year program at Central Campus
Prerequisites: None
Year 1 = Broadcasting/Film I HS (MDA211/212) and *Broadcasting/Film I (MDA2112/2122)
MDA2112 offers DMACC HUM 120, Introduction to Film, 3 credits
MDA2122 offers DMACC HUM 121, America in the Movies, 3 credits
Year 2 = Broadcasting & Film II (MDA311/312) and *Broadcasting/Film II (MDA3112/3122)
MDA3112 offers DMACC MMS 480, Video Production I, 3 credits
MDA3122 offers DMACC MMS 484, Premiere/Video Editing I, 3 credits
Year 3 = Broadcasting & Film III HS (MDA411/412)
The Broadcasting & Film Department at Central Campus is a dynamic, three-year program which concentrates on the creative and communication aspects of the radio/television/film industry. Emphasis is placed on analysis of career paths and the production techniques associated with gainful employment. Considerable time is spent working on the craft of writing, reading, equipment operation, announcing, creative thinking and management skills. The program may include studio assignments in the FCC-licensed radio station, KDPS 88.1 FM (and streaming live online: kdpscentral.streamon.fm), or submission of film and television projects to DMPS-TV. Students also have the opportunity to submit work to various contests and festivals, such as the Wild Rose Film Festival, 48 Hour Film Festival, Iowa Motion Pictures Association Film Festival, Cedar Rapids Film Festival and John Drury Radio Awards. Projects may be submitted to colleges and universities in pursuit of scholarships in the area of Broadcasting & Film.
