Radio/Television Performance - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1252
The Radio/Television Performance Associate in Arts Degree is designed to teach the fundamentals of knowledge and skills needed for today’s “On- Air” performer in Broadcast, Cable, Web, and other forms of digital media. Students prepare for performing in these productions either independently or as part of a cast. The Associate Degree will prepare students for career advancement in this field. Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer to a four-year college or university in film/television, communications, broadcasting, journalism, or digital media arts. Possible transfers to four-year universities include CSU, UC, and private universities such as Chapman University and USC. Employment opportunities include announcers, reporters, correspondents, radio hosts and contributors, and podcast talent.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Critically assess the responsibilities of various creative and technical staff positions and evaluate the importance of each to the production.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| 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 21 | Radio Production | 3 |
| R_TV 36 | Broadcast News Production | 2.5 |
| R_TV 40 | On-Camera Performance | 3 |
| R_TV 70WE | Work Experience-Radio,TV | 1-4 |
| Subtotal Units | 15.5-18.5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete FIVE to SIX (5-6) units from the following, which have not already been taken as a required course: | ||
| Intro to Careers in Radio & Television (2) | ||
| Introduction to Media Production (3) | ||
or R_TV 13 | Television Production (3) | |
| Television Lighting (2.5) | ||
| Electronic Field Production (3) | ||
| Sports Production (3) | ||
| Non-Linear Video & Film Editing (3) | ||
| Radio/Television Management and Sales (3) | ||
| Pro Tools (Digital Audio Recording/Edit) (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 5-6 | |
| Required Subtotal | 20.5-24.5 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.