The Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia 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 certificate 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
Annual Number of Sections (SECT) and Enrollment (ENRL) Totals
2019 – 2020* | 2020 - 2021* | 2021 - 2022* | |||||
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Course Dept. Number | Course Title | SECT | ENRL | SECT | ENRL | SECT | ENRL |
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.
The program modifications made to film, journalism, and media production (FJMP) certificates and degrees do not change the total number of awards being offered in the region. Program modifications will not contribute to an overproduction to the supply in the labor market demand as it will continue to yield the same number of graduates or completers as in previous years.
This program modification updates the program award title and includes updates to course numbering and course titles that reflects the college’s emphasis on FJMP.
The Certificate of Achievement in Multimedia Journalism is not offered at any other campus within the district and San Diego City College is the only college that offers degrees in the TOP Code in the region. This certificate is well-established and has been serving the region and local community since its Regional Consortium recommendation in February 2014 and State Chancellor’s Office approval since December 13, 2015 under the title Broadcast News.
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) | |
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FJMP 130 | Newswriting for Multiplatform Journalism | 3 | Y1/S1 | |
FJMP 131 | Multimedia Journalism Reporting | 3 | Y1/S1 | |
FJMP 132 | Multiplatform Journalism Production | 3 | Y1/S2 | |
OR | FJMP 133 | Broadcast News Production | 3 | Y1/S2 |
FJMP 143 | On-Camera Performance | 3 | Y1/S2 | |
OR | FJMP 144 | Multi-Camera Studio Operations | 3 | Y1/S2 |
COMPLETE SIX (6) UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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FJMP 134 | Multiplatform Magazine Production | 3 | Y2/S3 or S4 |
FJMP 135 | Photojournalism and Documentary Photography | 3 | Y2/S3 or S4 |
FJMP 142 | Radio and Podcast Production | 3 | Y2/S3 or S4 |
FJMP 232A | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop I | 3 | Y2/S3 or S4 |
FJMP 232B | Multiplatform Journalism Workshop II | 3 | Y2/S3 or S4 |
FJMP 233A | Broadcast News Workshop I | 3 | Y2/S3 or S4 |
FJMP 233B | Broadcast News Workshop II | 3 | Y2/S3 or S4 |
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 College supports the program modification.
George Dowden · 08/04/22
Cuyamaca supports the modification request.
Dr. Al Taccone · 08/03/22
MiraCosta approves 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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