Television Broadcast News - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1251
This program teaches 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 degree prepares students for career advancement in this field and may facilitate transfer, in film/television, communications, broadcasting, journalism, or digital media arts, to a four-year college or university, such as CSU, UC, Chapman University or USC. Employment 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 news productions.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Analyze the elements of pre-production, production, and post-production to create an industry-ready news segment.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| TV 1 | Intro to TV & Emerging Media | 3 |
| TV 8 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
| or TV 13 | Television Studio Production | |
| TV 14 | Fundamentals of TV and Media Production | 3 |
| TV 36 | Broadcast News Production | 2.5 |
| TV 70WE | Work Experience-TV & Emerging Media | 1-4 |
| Subtotal Units | 12.5-15.5 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete SIX (6) units from the following: | ||
| TV 2 | Intro to Careers in Radio & Television | 2 |
| TV 4 | Introduction to Television Writing | 3 |
| TV 8 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
| or TV 13 | Television Studio Production | |
| TV 12 | Television Lighting | 2.5 |
| TV 15 | Sports Production | 3 |
| TV 16 | Video and Film Editing | 3 |
| TV 34 | Music Video Production | 2.5 |
| TV 37 | Radio/Television Management and Sales | 3 |
| TV 60 | Pro Tools (Digital Audio Recording/Edit) | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| Required Subtotal | 18.5-21.5 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | ||
| LBCC General Education (Plan A) | ||
| CSU GE Breadth (Plan B) | ||
| IGETC Pattern (Plan C) | ||
| 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.