Creative Media Production at SAU Tech

Training in Filmmaking, Editing, and Screenwriting

If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, cinematography, or editing, the Creative Media Production program at Southern Arkansas University Tech offers the tools to launch your career. This two-year degree is designed to develop both your creative vision and technical skills preparing you for entry level roles in film, television, podcasting, digital media, and more. It’s part of SAU Tech’s broader media pathway, giving you hands-on experience in production, screenwriting, and multimedia storytelling.

Program Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, students will:

  • Operate industry-standard equipment and software for digital media production.
  • Write and produce content for video, audio, web, and social media using audience-appropriate strategies.
  • Execute full production workflows, including pre- and post-production.
  • Apply journalistic ethics, copyright law, and ethical storytelling in all media projects.
  • Deliver technically sound and visually creative final projects.
  • Build and manage a professional digital presence, including a portfolio.
  • Be ready to enter the workforce with adaptable, real-world storytelling skills.

Flexible Learning

SAU Tech now offers online course options within the Creative Media Production program, making it easier to begin your training in storytelling, content creation, and digital media—wherever you are. This flexible learning path is perfect for students managing work, family, or studying from outside the area, while still gaining valuable, hands-on creative skills.

Career Opportunities

  • Video Editor
  • Camera Operator / Videographer
  • Podcast Producer
  • Multimedia Content Creator
  • Social Media Video Specialist
  • Production Assistant (Film/TV/Commercial)
  • Digital Storyteller / Content Strategist
  • Motion Graphics Assistant
  • Screenwriter / Script Assistant
  • News or Sports Broadcast Technician
  • Marketing & Communications Assistant
  • YouTube Channel Manager or Creator Support
  • Freelance Media Producer

Degree & Certificate Options

A.A.S. in Creative Media Production – Film & Video Production
A full two-year associate degree that prepares students for industry employment or transfer to a four-year institution.

Technical Certificate (TC) in Multimedia Film & Video Production
A faster track to essential skills for immediate job opportunities in production or content creation.

Why Choose SAU Tech’s ?

  • Hands-on experience with industry tools
  • Required internship hours for real-world learning
  • Online course options available
  • Small class sizes and personal instruction
  • Opportunities to work on full-length films and media projects

Check out the work of SAU Tech students and instructor Scotty Morrison, including their full-length feature film released in October 2021, produced entirely by students in the program.

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Program Goals

  • Provide essential, industry-specific training for entry-level employment in film and media production
  • Prepare students for immediate workforce entry or transfer to advanced study



Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate core competencies in film and video production tools and processes
  • Students will apply graphic design skills to support visual storytelling and production quality