Media Arts – AA Degree

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Media Arts

Associate in Arts

This two-year associate degree program is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university to major in Media Arts, Video Production, Journalism, Broadcasting, Radio and Television, Advertising, Digital Media, Filmmaking, Cinema, Sports Media, or related fields. Students gain hands-on experience in video production, videography, video editing, photography, sports photography and video, digital storytelling, social media content creation, multimedia production, journalism, live event coverage, and marketing while completing freshman and sophomore coursework designed for transfer.

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Program Details

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View Program Guide for Associate in Arts in Media Arts

Effective Fall 2026

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100 A, B, or CCollege Fundamentals1
COM 210Media Production Practicum 1*
COM 215Introduction to New Media13
ART 296Photography I3
ART 290Computer Art I3
ENG 101English Composition I3
Social ScienceSocial Science Elective3
Total17

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

COM 210Media Production Practicum 1*
COM 201Writing for Mass Media3
ART 292Computer Art II3
ART 297Photography II3
ENG 102English Composition II3
IAI MATIAI Math Elective3
Total16

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

COM 210Media Production Practicum1*
COM 219Photojournalism 3
Fine ArtsFine Arts Elective3
Life ScienceLife Science Elective3-4**
Social ScienceSocial Science Elective3
HumanitiesHumanities Elective3
Total16-17

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

COM 210Media Production Practicum1*
COM 217Production Marketing3
COM 115Speech3
Physical SciencePhysical Science Elective3-4**
Social ScienceSocial Science Elective3
Fine Arts or HumanitiesFine Arts or Humanities Elective3
Total16-17
Total Hours for Degree63
  1. Only offered in fall.

*Students must complete at least 1 credit hour of COM 210; however, may be taken for up to 4 total credit hours.

**One science course must be at least 4 credit hours and include a lab component.

The Media Arts – AA Program is a minimum of 63 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools. Students can order textbooks online from the Official John A. Logan Bookstore Apparel, Merchandise & Gifts.

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

To view articulation agreements for Media Arts, see our Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu) page.

  1. Oral Communication Skills: Students will demonstrate effective verbal communication skills, including clear articulation, and the ability to convey ideas coherently and persuasively.
  2. Nonverbal Communication: Students will recognize and use nonverbal cues such as gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact to enhance their message and connect with audiences.
  3. Audience Awareness: Students will develop an understanding of diverse audience needs, adapting their communication style, content, and delivery to effectively address different listener groups.
  4. Visual Aids Utilization: Students will learn how to design and incorporate visual aids, such as slides or props, to enhance the clarity and impact of their presentations.
  5. Media Literacy: Students will develop an understanding of the role of media in shaping communication, being able to critically analyze and evaluate media messages.

Media Arts Faculty Contact

Devin Miller

Lead Instructor of Media Arts

Email: devin.miller@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8846
Office: B215B