Due to the scarcity of this specialization in Palestinian universities and the demand for it in the media labor market, Palestine Ahliya University has offered a Media Technology program. This program aims to enhance the technical and artistic skills of media institutions and the production sector in the Palestinian market. Throughout their study, students will extensively learn the arts, techniques, and visual and audio production stages. This includes pre-production tasks such as writing, preparation, editing, and production tasks like sound recording, filming, lighting, and directing. In the post-production stage, they will be involved in editing, mixing, and evaluation tasks. Additionally, the program covers studio and radio engineering and various modern digital technologies. By the end of the program, the students will graduate with the highest level of technical, artistic, and productive proficiency in radio and television.

Admission Requirements and the Required Credit Hours:

Admission Requirements:

Passing the General Secondary Examination (Tawjihi) or its equivalent, in all streams and a personal interview.

 

Criteria of Acceptance:

 

The student must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 55% to continue in the specialization and a GPA of at least 60% to graduate from the program.

 

Credit hours required for obtaining the degree in this program:

Total Free Major Requirements (44)  Program Requirements  Faculty Requirements 
73 0 Elective Compulsory Elective Compulsory Elective Compulsory 
0 44 0 14 0 15

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon the completion of this specialization, students are expected to be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of media technology and all media devices.
  • Utilize image and sound equipment and techniques.
  • Use editing and mixing software for image, video, and audio.
  • Produce visual and audio materials.
  • Employ communication tools, information technology, and media techniques.
  • Communicate professionally and adhere to professional ethics.

Potential Workplace: Graduates can work in/for:

  1. Television channels.
  2. Radio stations.
  3. Media production and service companies.
  4. Advertising and marketing companies.
  5. News agencies.
  6. Media and public relations departments in companies and institutions.
  7. Newspapers and magazines.
  8. Online news websites and electronic newspapers.
  9. Wedding studios and event organization companies.

Potential Job Titles:

  1. Photographer.
  2. Videographer.
  3. Editor (montage technician).
  4. Lighting Technician.
  5. TV Producer.
  6. TV Director.
  7. Special Effects Technician.
  8. Radio and TV Host.
  9. News Editor.
  10. Journalist Reporter.
  11. Sound Technician.
  12. Content Creator and Digital Publisher.