This course is the introductory, pre-requisite to all Media Studies courses. It is designed to introduce students to the world of mass media and communications, as well as, career opportunities available in this discipline. Units of study include introductions to speech and debate, communication theory, media studies, journalism, and performance technique. Students learn skills in filmmaking, video editing, scriptwriting, and producing as they use industry cameras and edit on Mac computers using the Final Cut Pro X software. Twice a year, students participate in the Media Studies Film Fest to culminate their semester work.

These courses introduce students to the filmmaking industry. Students analyze film for its concepts and principles and apply their filmmaking skills to original productions as they write, film, produce, and edit.

The TV Production course is responsible for producing the WMCC "Tornado Alert" Morning Show daily. These students are responsible for writing news scripts, reporting on the daily news, and serving in professional production roles. Using the Tri-Caster video switcher, teleprompter, soundboard, cameras, lighting, and green screen, students work in various production roles. Students produce a daily news show that airs live to the student body.

The TV Show Pre/Post Production course works behind the scenes to plan and produce original video content for the WMCC "Tornado Alert" Morning Show, the McCaskey student site, and McCaskey's social media accounts. Students in this course must have a desire to promote McCaskey's events and seek to connect the student body daily.