The Associate of Science Degree in Journalism offers hands-on training and experience in the fundamentals of journalism, using current and emerging multimedia tools and technologies in our state-of-the-art facilities. The program emphasis is placed on planning, writing, producing, directing, editing, and performing across platforms. Other topics addressed include social media production and management, photojournalism and documentary photography, and studio operations. Students contribute to the award-winning City Times Media platform and its partners, including digital news, magazine, TV news, radio podcast and independent film. This program is designed for students interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge of journalism, students majoring in Journalism, and for those seeking entry-level employment in media-related industries.
The skills acquired with this A.S. degree may lead to employment, freelance work, or business ownership. These jobs include, but are not limited to, multimedia journalist, digital content producer, production assistant, news producer, on-air talent, news reporter, news writer, public information officer, communications director, social media producer, operations engineer, news photographer, audio engineer, studio camera operator, and sound technician.
(A) Enrollment Data
2019-2020* 2020-2021* 2021-2022*
Course Dept. Number | Course Title | SECT | ENRL | SECT | ENRL | SECT | ENRL |
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FJMP 101 | Introduction to Mass Media(previously DJRN 100 Mass Media in the Digital Age) | 3 | 113 | 2 | 73 | 2 | 78 |
FJMP 102 | Social Media in the Digital Age(previously DJRN 204 Social Media in the Digital Age) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 |
FJMP 130 | Newswriting for Multiplatform Journalism(previously DJRN 200 Newswriting for Multimedia including elements from RTVF 140 Radio and TV Newswriting) | 2DJRN=2RTVF=0 | 33DJRN=33RTVF=0 | 2DJRN=2RTVF=0 | 35DJRN=35RTVF=0 | 2DJRN=2RTVF=0 | 34DJRN=34RTVF=0 |
FJMP 131 | Multimedia Journalism Reporting(previously DJRN 205 Community Journalism for Multimedia including elements from RTVF 146 The TV News Field Report) | 1DJRN=0RTVF=1 | 10DJRN=0RTVF=10 | 0DJRN=0RTVF=0 | 0DJRN=0RTVF=0 | 0DJRN=0RTVF=0 | 0DJRN=0RTVF=0 |
FJMP 132 | Multiplatform Journalism Production (previously DJRN 210 News Reporting and Editing for Publication) | 2 | 21 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 12 |
FJMP 133 | Broadcast News Production(previously RTVF 145 Television News Production) | 2 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 13 |
FJMP 134 | Multiplatform Magazine Production(previously DJRN 220 Reporting and Editing for Specialty Publications) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FJMP 135 | Photojournalism and Documentary Photography(previously DJRN 215 Photo Journalism and Documentary Photography) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FJMP 142 | Radio and Podcast Production | + | + | + | + | + | + |
FJMP 143 | On-Camera Performance(previously RTVF 121 Performance for Television) | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FJMP 144 | Multi-Camera Studio Operations(previously RTVF 118 Television Studio Operations) | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
FJMP 232A | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop I(previously DJRN 211 Online News Concepts for Publication) | 2 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
FJMP 232B | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop II(previously DJRN 213 Advanced News Publication Management) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
FJMP 233A | Broadcast News Workshop I(previously RTVF 249A Television News Workshop - Producing) | 2 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
FJMP 233B | Broadcast News Workshop II(previously RTVF 249B Television News Workshop - Tape Coordinating) | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
+New course.
(B) Completer Projections
Based on enrollment data, the estimated completer projection of students to earn the award annually is 5 students.
The Film, Journalism, and Media Production (FJMP) program at San Diego City College provides the opportunity for students to develop fundamental skills in these fields for employment in media and related industries or transfer to a four-year institution. The program includes all aspects of multiplatform content creation and production, including fiction and documentary films, journalism, broadcast news, radio, podcast, and media production. Students also develop skills to think critically, problem-solve efficiently, and communicate ideas effectively. Courses address legal and ethical issues in media and include the implications of social and cultural constructs, economics, technology, and equity and social justice. Students gain hands-on experience working as part of the online platform City Times Media with its award-winning partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
Student Media
City Times Media includes award-winning student media partners like City Times, the student-produced digital news website originally established as a newspaper in 1945, as well as CityScene magazine, CTTV, home of the Emmy-winning Newscene broadcast, CT Sound for radio and podcast, and City College Independent Films, which offers students an outlet to showcase fiction and documentary films.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of one of the degrees and/or certificates the student should be able to:
Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the media professions in which they work.
Write in forms and styles appropriate for media professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the media professions in which they work.
Apply principles of diversity, equity, and media law and ethics.
City College offers you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a wide range of areas in film, journalism, and media production. Potential jobs include video editor, multimedia journalist, digital content producer, motion picture or documentary film writer/producer, director, videographer, motion graphics designer, art director, production assistant, news producer, on-air talent, news reporter, news writer, social media producer, operations engineer, news photographer, audio engineer, studio camera operator, sound technician, lighting technician, assistant director, set designer, studio manager, and floor director. The skills acquired may lead to employment, freelance work, or business ownership.
In addition to the courses listed below, students must complete one of the following general education options:
The LOCAL/DISTRICT pattern (San Diego City College Catalog 2022-2023, page 102) of General Education coursework allows students to receive an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from San Diego City
The IGETC pattern (San Diego City College Catalog 2022-2023, page 125) is accepted by all CSU campuses and most UC campuses and majors. It is also accepted by some private/independent or out of state universities.
The CSU GE pattern (San Diego City College Catalog 2022-2023, page 134) is accepted by all CSU campuses and some private/independent or out of state universities. It is not accepted by the UC system.
It is strongly recommended that students consult with a counselor to determine which general education option is most appropriate for their individual educational goals.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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FJMP 101 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 | FALL 1 |
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OR FJMP 102 | Social Media in the Digital Age | 3 | FALL 1 |
FJMP 130 | Newswriting for Multiplatform Journalism | 3 | FALL 1 |
FJMP 131 | Multimedia Journalism Reporting | 3 | SPRING 1 |
FJMP 132 | Multiplatform Journalism Production | 3 | SPRING 1 |
OR FJMP 133 | Broadcast News Production | 3 | SPRING 1 |
FJMP 143 | On-Camera Performance | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
OR FJMP 144 | Multi-Camera Studio Operations | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
Complete six (6) units from the following:
FJMP 134 | Multiplatform Magazine Production | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
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FJMP 135 | Photojournalism and Documentary Photography | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
FJMP 142 | Radio and Podcast Production | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
FJMP 232A | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop I | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
FJMP 232B | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop II | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
FJMP 233A | Broadcast News Workshop I | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
FJMP 233B | Broadcast News Workshop II | 3 | FALL 2/SPRING 2 |
Total units: 21
Jesse Lopez · 08/10/22
Miramar College supports the program modification.
Cassandra Storey · 08/10/22
SDCCE supports program mod
Dr. Javier Ayala · 08/08/22
Support.
Tina Recalde · 08/08/22
San Diego Mesa supports the program modification.
Efrain Silva · 08/08/22
IVC supports the program modification.
George Dowden · 08/04/22
Cuyamaca endorses this modification request.
Dr. Al Taccone · 08/03/22
MiraCosta endorses given modification request.
John Edwards · 07/28/22
SD City college submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE does not recommend developing a *new* program for this occupation 1) entry-level wages are below the living wage; 2) there is an estimated oversupply in the region; and 3) there is a high number of institutions that train for these occupations. However, because this is a program modification, the COE defers to the region
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