SOUTHERN OREGON – Rogue Community College is launching a new entertainment production degree this fall as its Design and Digital Media department grows.
According to Department Chair Steven Swift, the program will start with an Intro to Podcasting course this fall. The course will teach students the technical fundamentals of audio and video production.
Swift shared the details on Jefferson Public Radio last week. He said the new program is a direct response to demand in Southern Oregon’s growing audio and video production industry.
The department invested in industry-grade equipment. This includes a 21-by-15-foot LED virtual production wall with more than 5 million pixels and motion-tracking camera integration.
RCC also added a new Dolby Atmos surround sound teaching space. The addition will earn RCC recognition as an official Dolby educational partner.
The college’s digital cinema associate degree transfers directly into Southern Oregon University’s digital cinema program. This gives graduates a clear path from community college training into a four-year degree.