Radio/Television Sports Broadcasting - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3249
The Radio/Television Sports Broadcasting Certificate of Achievement is designed to teach the fundamentals of knowledge and skills needed for today’s sports broadcasting technicians and other production jobs. This certificate is designed to successfully prepare students for employment with entry and mid-level sports broadcasting production companies, local stations, cable and broadcast networks, and streaming companies dealing in this genre. It encompasses sports broadcasting essentials such as camera operation, video switching, slo-motion replay, audio mixing, video operation, computer graphics production, and on-air announcing. Potential careers students may enter: Studio Camera Operator, Handheld Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Audio Mixer, Audio Assistant, Slo-Motion Replay Operator, Technical Director, Floor Director, Director, Producer, Assistant Producer, Video Operator, and Computer Graphics Operator.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of theory and skillsets related to Sports Broadcasting.
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 15 | Sports Production | 3 |
| R_TV 21 | Radio Production | 3 |
| R_TV 70WE | Work Experience-Radio,TV | 1-4 |
| Subtotal Units | 16-19 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete 5.5 - 6 units from the following, which have not already been taken as a required course: | ||
| Introduction to Media Production (3) | ||
or R_TV 13 | Television Production (3) | |
| Broadcast News Production (2.5) | ||
| On-Camera Performance (3) | ||
| Pro Tools (Digital Audio Recording/Edit) (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 5.5-6 | |
| Total Units | 21.5-25 | |