Communication in Media Production (BS)
The program of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication in Production for the Media provides a theoretical-practice preparation in the production of contents for the media. The areas of the media that are studied are: writing, photography, graphical design, sound, video and the Internet. The program, foments the business area and has an emphasis in the integration of media in harmony with the trends in the communications industry.
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Program Goals
- To develop a journalist with a high ethical sense that will produce content for different mass media.
- To develop a journalist with sensitivity and social commitment who will contribute to the advancement of communications.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
This program is designed to develop the competencies that will enable students to:
Knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the foundations, the theory and the ethical, legal and moral aspects, that govern the discipline of communications.
- the computer programs and the equipment to produce content in the areas of: writing, sound, video, graphic design, photograph and Internet.
- the basic concepts and the business procedures, the management and the administration for mass media.
Skills
- To solve problems related to the study field.
- To apply research techniques to create new knowledge and to solve problems in the discipline.
- To integrate and apply the fundamental principles of the theory and the technique in the field of communications to real situations of the world of work.
- To design, produce and transmit quality content with social responsibility.
- To correctly use the technical vocabulary inherent to mass media and their emergent platforms.
- To master the use and handling of the computer programs and the equipment to produce content in the areas of: writing, sound, video, graphical design, photograph and Internet.
Attitudes
- To value the importance of working in teams.
- To demonstrate interest in the technological advances and the changes of the discipline and in the field of communications itself.
- To recognize the importance of making decisions with responsibility, having in consideration the moral as well as the ethical and legal affairs of the profession.
Retention Requirements
Student must pass the courses required for the major with the minimum grade of C. In order to take continuation and advanced courses, they must have passed the prerequisites of these courses.
Graduation Requirements
Students must fulfill the general graduation requirements and achieve a minimum general grade point index of 2.25.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication in Media Production
| General Education Requirements |
48 credits |
| Major Requirements |
70 credits |
| Prescribed Distributive Requirements |
3 credits |
| Elective Courses |
3 credits |
| Total |
124 credits |
General Education Requirements - 48 credits
Forty-eight (48) credits are required as explained in the section “General Education Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees.”
Major Requirements - 70 credits
Prescribed Distributive Requirements - 3 credits
3 credits are required from the following courses: