Electronic Media Technology

  What is Electronic Media Technology?

Electronic media technology prepares students to bridge the gap between traditional media production disciplines and the new digital technologies of media production and communications. It includes instruction in research skills, critical studies in media and portfolio development. Central to the curriculum are opportunities for students to work on projects for actual clients, under faculty supervision. These real-world experiences complement academic course work.  Many of these experiences are provided in regular production courses, but options also exist for professional internships, individual and group studio projects and a professional capstone experience. The program is open to students with a high school diploma or GED.

Students prepare for career positions in a wide range of media-based communications industries, including audio and video production, corporate communications, digital imaging, multimedia and Web production, presentation support, broadcast and cable television, digital publishing and educational media development. The option to transfer to one of several baccalaureate programs is also available.

The associate of applied science degree may be combined with any of the one-year certificate programs, for focused training in a specific technical skill or content area and an enhanced set of professional credentials upon completion of the program. 

Our philosophy is based upon the belief that there must be balance between practice and theory that integrates design skills and concepts; technical skills; critical, historical and cultural education; and professional practice. Our curriculum seeks to balance studio work with critical, cultural and historical studies. Central to the curriculum are opportunities for students to work on a variety of projects for real clients under faculty supervision.

  Success Factors

Students who succeed in the electronic media technology program are creative thinkers who have an interest in production and digital technologies. They approach assignments and productions in a creative manner to satisfy an instructor’s or client’s vision. They apply their creative energy and academic knowledge to develop solutions. They are team players who are willing to work hard and meet deadlines.

  Career Possibilities

Graduates of this major pursue careers in a variety of professional settings.  These include publishing, television stations, photography studios, advertising, motion pictures and the gaming industry. Job titles include:

• Graphic artist
• Animator
• Motion graphic artist
• Game developer
• Game artist
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Video editor
• Digital archivist
• Web developer
• Web designer
• Audio engineer
• Multimedia designer
• Designer
• Flash animator
• Storyboard artist
• Art director
• Layout artist
• 3-D texture artist
• 3-D modeler
• 3-D animator

  Majoring in Electronic Media Technology

Electronic media technology is an associate of applied science degree program with a broad base of technology knowledge. The electronic media technology program provides students with professional-level skills to prepare them for a career in a wide range of media-based communications industries, including audio and video production, corporate communications, digital imaging, multimedia or Web production, presentation support, broadcast and cable television, digital publishing and educational media development. 

Full-time students can complete the program in two or three years. Students may also enroll in one or more of four one-year certificates in animation, broadcast media, interactive Web multimedia and media criticism and journalism. A dual major consisting of an associate of applied science degree and a one-year certificate can be completed in three years by a full-time student.

Students participate in small classes with personal attention by faculty and professional staff. Production classes are taught in well-equipped studio facilities and computer labs using industry standard equipment and software. 

An internship option is available with this program. Interns acquire professional experience while earning college credit. Interns participate in a seminar to discuss workplace issues, expectations and performance.  Internship placements are competitive and are not guaranteed.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

The associate degree in electronic media technology may be completed full-time in either two or three years. Below is a two-year outline of courses. Students interested in completing the degree in three years should meet with an academic advisor to ensure that they take courses in the correct sequence and that they meet prerequisites. Students may also visit the department Web site (www.rwc.uc.edu/rwcmedia) to view the curricula listed in a three-year outline and for other information.

Fall Quarter -- Year 1
18 Credit Hours

Winter Quarter -- Year 1
18 Credit Hours

Spring Quarter -- Year 1
19 Credit Hours

Fall Quarter -- Year 2
18 Credit Hours

Winter Quarter -- Year 2
18 Credit Hours

Spring Quarter -- Year 2
15 – 18 Credit Hours

1 Any recommended history or humanities sequence may be used.
Electives should be selected from the recommended list on the program document, Courses by Content Area (http://www.rwc.uc.edu/rwcmedia/content.html).

  UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

  Special Programs

Performance Package Certificate Programs
Raymond Walters College offers a number of performance package certificate programs to help students upgrade skills and knowledge to become more marketable professionals and more valuable employees.  Each performance package certificate consists of three- or four-credit courses that build production or critical skills in a particular discipline. Students can typically complete a program in one year by taking one course per quarter, but e-media tech students can complete a number of the certificate programs as they complete the required courses for the associate of applied science degree or professional certificate program. 

Ten performance package certificate programs are currently available through e-media communications. Students successfully completing all of the courses in a performance package, earning a grade of C or better in each course, receive a certificate of achievement. Students will receive the certificate upon approval of the application form, and may complete any number of the certificate packages.

Program Options
The performance packages may also be taken in addition to the associate of applied science degree or the one-year certificate program, for focused training in a specific technical skill or content area and an enhanced set of professional credentials upon completion of the program.

For more information contact:
Lou Olenick, Program Manager | Phone: (513) 936-1602 | e-mail.

  Admission Requirements

Open Admission

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.

  Transferring to UC Requirements

Transferring to UC Raymond Walters College
A student wishing to transfer to Raymond Walters College from another accredited college or university should be guided by the following statement of policy:

1. Transfer applications are individually reviewed, and acceptance is based on receipt of application materials, as well as official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. An official evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges will be processed after the student’s file is complete.
2. Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by any of the six regional accrediting agencies. Enrollment Services shall have discretionary authority to accept credits from other institutions in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons.
3. Only grades of C or better are accepted. Special exceptions may be granted at the discretion of Enrollment Services in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons.
4. There is a 10-year expiration limit for acceptance of transfer credits. Exceptions can be made by Enrollment Services in consultation with the appropriate program directors or department chairpersons.
5. For all situations not covered by the above, the decision will be referred to the department involved when appropriate.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

  International Student Requirements

Students who did not graduate from a high school in the United States of America must take an ability-to-benefit test and achieve the minimum specified score to be eligible for admission to a degree or certificate program at Raymond Walters College. The scores will be used for placement in English courses and general advising for all courses.

  Graduation Requirements

A grade of C or better must be earned in all electronic media technology courses that serve as prerequisite requirements, or as capstone experiences, to be eligible to graduate from the program. Courses transferring from other institutions with less than a grade of C may not be applied to courses that serve as prerequisite requirements in any electronic media communications program. Students should see the program adviser about these requirements.

  Application Deadlines

Students may enter the program during any quarter. Many courses are sequential, however, and are offered only one quarter per academic year. Entering during winter or spring quarter may extend the length of the program.

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.