Media production
Certificate, graduate
Become a leader in media production
Earn University of Idaho’s online media production graduate certificate in just two semesters. Created for professionals passionate about media, this program enhances your expertise in the science of storytelling, production, design and distribution.
This certificate offers a flexible, modular design that fits your schedule and career aspirations. Whether you’re pursuing advanced skills or working toward a master’s degree, you benefit from:
- Online learning for your busy life: Balance work, family and personal commitments with graduate study.
- Accelerated and traditional options: Complete one certificate program in two semesters.
- Expert faculty guidance: Learn from experienced media production, filmmaking, broadcasting and digital journalism professionals.
- Financial aid options: U of I’s graduate certificate programs qualify for federal financial aid.
Spring and fall start dates: Begin the media production certificate program when it works best for you.
Looking to take your education further? Combine this certificate with U of I’s strategic media management graduate certificate to earn a fully online Master of Arts in emerging media degree tailored to your goals.
Overview
Related Topics
Next level media production
Degree fit
The online media production certificate is for those who want to develop storytelling expertise and strategic leadership skills to prepare for high-level roles in media and communication.
Apply the credits you earn in the certificate program with our strategic media management certificate to receive a master’s degree in emerging media.
Curriculum and courses
Our 18-credit online media production graduate certificate equips you with advanced skills in storytelling, media design, production techniques and post-production strategies. Through practical experiences and coursework, you learn to create, edit and distribute professional-quality media across platforms. Each course deepens your understanding of the tools, technologies and strategies used by media professionals worldwide.
The online media production certificate is for those who want to develop storytelling expertise and strategic leadership skills to prepare for high-level roles in media and communication.
Apply the credits you earn in the certificate program with our strategic media management certificate to receive a master’s degree in emerging media.
Curriculum and courses
Our 18-credit online media production graduate certificate equips you with advanced skills in storytelling, media design, production techniques and post-production strategies. Through practical experiences and coursework, you learn to create, edit and distribute professional-quality media across platforms. Each course deepens your understanding of the tools, technologies and strategies used by media professionals worldwide.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
303 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
$49,376 - Audio and Video Technicians
$36,577 - Film and Video Editors
$28,247 - Television, Video, and Motion Picture Camera Operators
$28,951 - Broadcast Technicians
$29,069
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Work alongside industry professionals, tackle real-world media challenges and join the School of Journalism and Mass Media’s student organizations to build your network and experience.
Application information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. A bachelor’s degree earned with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a similar or generally related field or a master’s degree is required for admission. Applicants who do not immediately meet the criteria above may still be admitted upon review by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. International students admitted to a graduate certificate program as a standalone program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate level courses (minimum requirements — senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.0). If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript (maximum of 12 credits may be reserved for the graduate transcript). Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree they may apply as a graduate certificate seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current graduate degree seeking U of I students will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form adding the graduate certificate as an additional curriculum. Students should obtain the proper signatures from the department and return this form to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate Readmission application.
It is recommended that you consult with your major professor prior to selecting a graduate certificate to go concurrent with your graduate program.
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. A bachelor’s degree earned with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a similar or generally related field or a master’s degree is required for admission. Applicants who do not immediately meet the criteria above may still be admitted upon review by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. International students admitted to a graduate certificate program as a standalone program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate level courses (minimum requirements — senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.0). If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript (maximum of 12 credits may be reserved for the graduate transcript). Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree they may apply as a graduate certificate seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current graduate degree seeking U of I students will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form adding the graduate certificate as an additional curriculum. Students should obtain the proper signatures from the department and return this form to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate Readmission application.
It is recommended that you consult with your major professor prior to selecting a graduate certificate to go concurrent with your graduate program.