Welcome
The Communication & Media Studies Department at Santa Monica College consists of five major disciplines: Communication Studies, Broadcasting, Film Studies, Journalism, & Media Studies. The unifying element to these programs is the study of communication in all its forms, from interpersonal speech to filmmaking, from video production to news writing. Students receive training in a variety of communication theories, from a detailed look at how the media has dealt with issues of race and gender to hands-on work in film, video, and newspaper production. Look for our classes in the school schedule under the headings: media studies, communication studies, film studies, and journalism.
The department supports a number of student clubs, including a debate team that travels to competitions, and a film club where student films are showcased at the end of each semester. The Journalism program includes newspaper production and online news production classes.
Career Options
Broadcasting
Producers
Video Editors
Television/Radio Announcers
Program Directors
News Writers
Sportscasters
News Directors
Technicians
Video Camera Operators
Technical Directors
Directors of Engineering
Media Studies
Public Relations Representative
Publicist
Marketing Manager
Event Coordinator
Advertising Executive
Film
Film Director
Screenwriter
Editor
Camera Operator
Assistant Director
1st Assistant Camera
Dolly Grip
Gaffer
Film Critic
Film Historian
Journalism
News Reporter or Writer
Print Editor or Web Editor
Blogger
News Photographer
Book Writer
Page Designer
Copy Editor
Communication Studies
Government Relations Officer
Community Affairs Liaison
Lobbyist
Editor
Speechwriter
Human Resources Specialist
Instructor
Recruiter
Business Management