Radio/Television Broadcast News - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3251
This certificate is designed to teach the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for today’s Broadcast, Cable, Web, and other forms of digital media news productions. Students prepare for writing, editing and producing radio, television, and other forms of digital media news and news feature programs. The Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for career advancement in this field. Employment and internship opportunities include audio/video technicians, camera operators, producers/directors, writers, and a plethora of other audio/video support staff for all forms of digital media news productions.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Critically assess the responsibilities of various creative and technical staff positions and evaluate the importance of each to the production.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| R_TV 1 | Introduction to Broadcasting | 3 |
| R_TV 8 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
| or R_TV 13 | Television Production | |
| R_TV 14 | Electronic Field Production | 3 |
| R_TV 36 | Broadcast News Production | 2.5 |
| R_TV 70WE | Work Experience-Radio,TV | 1-4 |
| Subtotal Units | 12.5-15.5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete SIX (6) units from the following: | ||
| Intro to Careers in Radio & Television (2) | ||
| Writing and Production Planning (3) | ||
| Introduction to Media Production (3) | ||
or R_TV 13 | Television Production (3) | |
| Television Lighting (2.5) | ||
| Sports Production (3) | ||
| Non-Linear Video & Film Editing (3) | ||
| Music Video Production (2.5) | ||
| Radio/Television Management and Sales (3) | ||
| Pro Tools (Digital Audio Recording/Edit) (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 18.5-21.5 | |