Media Types

Media Types are assigned to programs and to instructors. Media Types are the subject matter of the program. For example: Painting, Ballet, Accounting. The term "Media" can be renamed to "Subject" or something that might fit better for your organization through the Terminology tab in the Edit Organization page. If this term has been changed within your organization, the Lookups menu item will be renamed as well.

To add or edit Media Types

1. On the administration menu, select Lookups, select Programs, and then click Media Types.
   The Media Types page displays.

2. Do one of the following:

• Click Add new item....
  The Add Item page displays.

• Click the Edit button next to the type you want to edit.
   

3. Select the Active check-box to make the type available , or clear the check-box to make the type inactive.

4. In the Description box, type the descriptive name for the media type.
   For example: Charcoal.

5. Click the Save and Return button to save the new type and return to the Media Types list.
    

To delete a Media Type

1. On the administration menu, select Lookups, select Programs, and then click Media Types.

2. Click the Edit button next to the type you want to delete.

3. Click the Delete button.

4. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.

NOTE: You cannot delete a media type if it is currently assigned to an active program or instructor.