Television Broadcast News - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3251
This programteaches 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. It 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Total Units | 18.5-21.5 | |