Social Media Content Design - Major #8513

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An inter-disciplinary approach to social media content creation featuring components of Graphic Communication, Photography, Business Administration, and Marketing.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Develop social media for various platforms adhering to specification and design concepts.
Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester

Term 1

10 units

BA 52
Introduction to Entrepreneurship

3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Develops an understanding of the complex tasks faced by individuals engaged in entrepreneurial activities. Identifies the methods for developing a business idea, the process of starting a business, how to acquire resources, and the key parts of a business plan. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
  1. Advisory: ENGL 1A
    1. CSU Transfer Course

      GRC 51
      Storyboarding

      1 unit
      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
      Pre-visualization for animation, video, web, and game production. Introduction to media-specific storyboarding processes and techniques. (A, CSU)
      Course Details:
          1. CSU Transfer Course
          1. D3 - Anaylitical Thinkning

          GRC 55
          Social Media Design

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
          Graphic design principles and processes directly related to current social media platforms and interactions. (A, CSU)
          Course Details:
              1. CSU Transfer Course

                PHOTO 14
                Photography for Social Media

                3 units
                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                Photographic principals of creating images specifically intended for Social media publishing and use. Creation of creative visuals to meet specific client needs and online platform criteria. This course will also explore cultural and ethical implications for contemporary online publishing. (A, CSU)
                Course Details:
                    1. CSU Transfer Course

                      Term 2

                      9 units

                      BA 5
                      Workplace Communication

                      3 units
                      Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
                      This course provides instruction in professional workplace communication, including written, oral, and presentation fundamentals, with emphasis on organization, correctness, completeness, conciseness, and tone. (A, CSU)
                      Course Details:
                          1. CSU Transfer Course

                            GRC 27
                            Digital Video Production

                            3 units
                            Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                            Introduction to digital video production with emphasis on editing techniques. Units include planning, storytelling, vocabulary, camera handling, lighting, sound, and working with professional editing software. Students complete short exercises and create video projects. (A, CSU, UC)
                            Course Details:
                                1. CSU Transfer Course

                                  MKTG 21
                                  Digital Marketing

                                  3 units
                                  Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
                                  Examines digital marketing as a strategic business tool. Explores the roles digital commerce and social media play in an integrated marketing campaign. Builds a foundational knowledge of how companies use social media platforms, metrics, search engine optimization, and research to improve brand awareness, customer service, product development, and quality control. (A, CSU)
                                  Course Details:
                                  1. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                                    1. CSU Transfer Course
                                      Total: 19 units