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Media Entertainment Arts — College of the Canyons
From breaking campus news to broadcast journalism and multimedia reporting — Canyons Media trains working journalists with real deadlines, real audiences, and industry-standard tools.
Canyons Media journalism students work in every medium — text, video, audio, and social — from their first semester.
Learn to find, verify, and write stories that matter. Students cover public affairs beats — government, courts, campus — and develop a versatile writing style for print, web, and broadcast.
Produce stories across every platform. Students shoot, edit, and publish photo essays, video packages, podcasts, and data visualizations through the Canyons News digital newsroom.
Anchor, report, and produce for television. Students anchor live newscasts, go live in the field, and operate a fully-equipped broadcast studio — the same setup used at local stations.
About the Program
The Journalism program at College of the Canyons prepares students for careers in print, broadcast, and digital media — or to transfer to a four-year journalism school. The AA for Transfer (AA-T) connects directly to CSU campuses.
Students learn by doing. From their first semester, journalists at Canyons Media are writing for Canyons News, shooting video packages, and appearing on-air — building the portfolio and confidence that employers look for.
Program Learning Outcome
Demonstrate proficiency in the core skills and knowledge required for multimedia journalism, including reporting, writing, editing, and digital publication.
A suggested pathway through the Journalism AA-T — sourced from ProgramMapper. Make an appointment with an MEA advisor to build a plan tailored to your goals.
Total: 64.0–82.0 units (includes general education). One possible pathway from the 2025–2026 catalog. View on ProgramMapper →
Earn a transfer-ready Associate in Arts for Transfer — designed to move directly to a CSU journalism program.
The Journalism AA-T is designed to transfer to CSU journalism and communications programs. Students develop core journalism skills in news writing, multimedia reporting, and news production while working in the Canyons News student newsroom.
View in College CatalogRequired Major Courses ~18 major units
Core (required)
Statistics requirement (one from):
Reporting / production (one from):
Group 1 elective (one from):
Canyons News alumni are reporting, anchoring, producing, and shooting for some of the biggest names in broadcast, digital, and entertainment media. When will you join this list?
Anchors & Reporters
Reporter
“Learn how to find stories, not events — find emotional connections. B-roll, B-roll, B-roll.”
Anchor / Reporter
“Understand that your education in the news industry will never stop, even if you’re done with school.”
Anchor / Reporter
“Find a mentor and shadow them. Treat all people with kindness and respect — you will be OK.”
Reporter
“ADAPT — to the city, to writing, to editing. Listen to your teachers; they are your best resources.”
Reporter
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Do not give up on your dreams. If it’s the right path, follow it.”
Reporter
“Focus on the craft. If you care about every step of the process, the final product will reflect that effort.”
Reporter
“Be open minded — don’t be married to one side. Let the story be organic and flexible.”
Reporter
“Put yourself in uncomfortable situations. Challenge yourself. Learn from your mistakes and move on.”
Reporter
“Reps, reps, and more reps. Take risks. Be creative. Be yourself — you GOT THIS!”
Reporter
“Take advantage of your time in school, ask questions, get advice, and make mistakes.”
Anchor / Reporter
“Be persistent, don’t be scared of reaching out to people, and respect colleagues’ ideologies.”
Anchor
“Take a risk. Trust the process and embrace being hands-on. Work hard — go above and beyond.”
Reporter / MMJ
“Network as much as you can. Find a mentor. As an MMJ, communicate to the viewer at home.”
Multimedia Journalist
“Ask for advice. Watch people better than yourselves. Take risks. Don’t be lazy with any story.”
Reporter
“Be kind — a bad attitude isn’t welcome anywhere. Make connections and friends, find passion.”
Producers
Senior Producer
“Be the ‘yes’ person. People know hard work when they see it, and it’ll pay off.”
News Producer
“It’s perfectly okay to be nervous. Always ask for help. Set small goals. Enjoy every moment.”
Producer
“Intern, volunteer, and build relationships based on your reliability — people never forget that.”
Photography, Broadcast & Beyond
Associate Director
“Be curious — learn every job. Be patient. Have fun — this is TV!”
Entertainment Desk Editor
“Always have your ears open. Do the work. Listen to criticism. Don’t hurry your work.”
Photojournalist
“Be versatile. Don’t burn bridges. Be compassionate. Teamwork makes the dream work.”
Play by Play
“Follow the process. If you commit to the process, you’ll get where you want to be.”
Sports Podcast
“Be humble. Be versatile — learn everything. Talk to your audience.”
Media Technology
“Commit to 110%. Grow thick skin — criticism is an integral part of the industry. Get comfortable out of your element and try different things, even ones you are afraid of.”
Public Information & Content
PR & Marketing Specialist
“No timeline to find your passion. Dive into different interests. Network and be a sponge.”
Public Information Manager
“Challenge yourself. Try new things. Lean into being an MMJ. Network — talk to people.”
Content Strategy (Former MMJ)
“Internships are important. Get your hands on a camera. Don’t be scared to get criticism.”
Whether you want to write breaking news, anchor a newscast, or shoot a documentary — there’s a place for you at Canyons News. No experience required.
Canyons Media is College of the Canyons' student-run news organization. No experience required — just curiosity, drive, and a story to tell. Join our team of reporters, videographers, photographers, and producers.