TC3 Transfer Planning for Media Production

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Media Production, (PRO), B.S.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Of those, 26 major-required credits can be transferred. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education
Cortland Degree Requirements	Complete at TC3
Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I	ENGL 100 (required GE)
Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II	ENGL 101 (required GE)
Communication – Presentation (GECP): COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	ENGL 201 (required GE)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): CIN 210 Race & Gender Roles Stereotypes	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required)
Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 111 Algebra for College Students	MATH 120 OR 132 (GE required and applicable to Math & Science sequence)
Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):	_______________________
Humanities (GEHU): COM 100 Human Communication	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (major required)
Social Sciences (GESS):	_______________________
The Arts (GEAR): CIN 101 History of Cinema	no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (major required)
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS)	_______________________
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH)	_______________________
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign Language is acceptable):	_______ 101 (required for B.S.)

Additional **Major-Requirements**
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at TC3
COM 110 Intro to Media Production	COMM 100 (may not be offered)
COM 203 Introduction to Media Writing	ENGL 237
COM 242 Audio Production	COMM 220
COM 243 Video Production	COMM 140

Choose one Sequence

Computer Applications (see undergraduate catalog for other sequence options)
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at TC3
CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications	Must do all 3 - CAPS 111, 121 and 123

Math & Science sequence
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at TC3
PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat	PHSC 104
PHY 106 Elementary Electricity, Light & Sound	PHSC 105

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Media Production

School of Arts and Sciences

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Media Production

Media production prioritizes hands-on training in Cortland’s professional-quality studio space, with 30 credit hours tied to production coursework. Students interested in careers related to television, film, radio or the digital arts can prepare for a more robust technical experience, with a heavier emphasis on the science and technology of great media creations. Additionally, SUNY Cortland since 2016 has hosted the Blackbird Film Festival, an annual spring event that attracts international submissions and provides an outlet for students interested in filmmaking, even planning and strategic communication.

Career Potential

Television production
Film production
Radio production
Digital arts

What Will I Learn?

Students will have the ability to work in the following production facilities:
Studio for Multimedia Production: This networked editing facility offers mixed format editing and post-production capabilities, computer workstations with major software, and field cameras available for use.
Studio 119 for Audio Production: The 400-square-foot sound studio and control room serves as home to WSUC-FM, SUNY Cortland’s NPR affiliate radio station. Licensed by the Federal Communication Commission and serving the local Cortland community, the station also streams its programming online.
Studio 26 for Television Production: The 1,000-square-foot, three-camera television studio includes a fully-equipped control room and fiber connection to the local cable system and campus television network.

Applying to Cortland

SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.