Media Studies and Production
- Certificate
- 27 credits
- Delivery Method: On-Campus
Why Study Media Studies and Production at LSC?
The media studies and production certificate at Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN is designed to prepare you for a wide variety of jobs in media and video production. Learn skills for careers in multimedia, DVD authoring, film-style and video production as well as media project and production management. You’ll get hands-on experience in the on-campus audio and video studios. You’ll also get experience through internships at local broadcast stations and media agencies.
Career Information
Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the MN Dept of Employment & Economic Development, and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to gather valuable career information such as wage reports, career outlook, job prospects, industry trends, and career opportunities. These tools are available to help empower students to make informed decisions about their educational and professional paths.
Below you will find the Career Field and Career Cluster that this program is related to. Learn more about if this career area fits your interests!
Is Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications right for you?
Arts, audio/video technology, and communications workers use creativity and their talents on the job. You might work for an audience as a performer or artist. This includes painters, dancers, sculptors, actors, and singers. Or, you might work behind the scenes to make a performance successful. This includes set designers, editors, broadcast technicians, and camera operators.
Program Outcomes
Upon graduation, students will be able to:
- Create, produce, record, and edit video projects and productions.
- Voice, produce, record, and edit audio projects and productions.
- Work collaboratively in teams to produce media productions.
- Apply industry terminology and techniques common to media production and process.
Plan Your Education
The Media Studies and Production Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.
- 2024-2025 Program Guide
- 2023-2024 Program Guide
- 2022-2023 Program Guide
- 2021-2022 Program Guide
- 2020-2021 Program Guide
View approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.
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Media Studies Graduates
Media Studies Student Production
LSC Career Path - Produced by Media Studies
Careers Held By Media Graduates
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Growth rate: 11.6%
Operate audio or video equipment for concerts, sports events, or other gatherings.
Film and Video Editors Growth rate: 13.9%
Organize and put together raw video footage into a completed production.
Camera Operators Growth rate: 8.1%
Operate television, video, or movie cameras to record information.
Multimedia Artists and Animators Growth rate: 4.2%
Create special effects or animation using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools.
Producers and Directors Growth rate: 4.8%
Produce or direct TV shows, movies, or other types of entertainment.
Meet Misael, Media Studies Student
Media Studies at Lake Superior College
Student and Graduate Awards
AL - Student Upper Midwest Emmy Recipient (Music Video)
DESTEN - Upper Midwest Emmy Recipient, Photojournalist (WDIO)
DUSTIN - Two-Time Upper Midwest Emmy Recipient, Photojournalist / Editor (KBJR)
JACOB - Upper Midwest Emmy Recipient, Director/Sunrise (KARE 11)
JOSHUA - Upper Midwest Emmy Recipient, Producer/10 p.m. Broadcast (KBJR)
KELLY - Webby Award, Producer/Editor, Video Series and Channels (Camp Woodward)
MICHELLE - Innovative Online Advertising, MN Newspaper Association, 6 Upper Midwest Emmy Nominations, Producer/Videographer (KMSP), National Promax Gold Award, Promotional
SHAWN - Upper Midwest Emmy Recipient, Director/Noon Broadcast (KBJR)