Radio/Television Producer - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1253
The Radio/Television Producer Associate in Arts degree is designed to teach the fundamentals of knowledge and skills needed for today’s media producer via Broadcast, Cable, Web, and other forms of digital media program content. Students prepare for producing media productions either independently or in a production environment. 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 and television, communications, broadcasting, or digital media arts. Possible transfers are to four-year universities such as CSU, UC, and private universities such as Chapman University and USC. Employment and internship opportunities include audio/video technicians, camera operators, producers/directors, writers, editors, and a plethora of other audio/video support staff for all forms of digital media content.
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 4 | Writing and Production Planning | 3 |
| R_TV 8 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
| or R_TV 13 | Television Production | |
| R_TV 14 | Electronic Field Production | 3 |
| R_TV 16 | Non-Linear Video & Film Editing | 3 |
| R_TV 21 | Radio Production | 3 |
| R_TV 70WE | Work Experience-Radio,TV | 1-4 |
| Subtotal Units | 19-22 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete TWO to THREE (2-3) units from the following: | ||
| Intro to Careers in Radio & Television (2) | ||
| Introduction to Media Production (3) | ||
or R_TV 13 | Television Production (3) | |
| Television Lighting (2.5) | ||
| Sports Production (3) | ||
| Music Video Production (2.5) | ||
| Broadcast News Production (2.5) | ||
| Radio/Television Management and Sales (3) | ||
| On-Camera Performance (3) | ||
| Pro Tools (Digital Audio Recording/Edit) (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 2-3 | |
| Required Subtotal | 21-25 | |
| 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.