Television Producer - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3253
This program teaches 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 Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for career advancement in this field. 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 collaboration skills related to personnel and timelines for an industry-ready radio or television segment.
- 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 4 | Introduction to Television Writing | 3 |
| TV 8 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
| or TV 13 | Television Studio Production | |
| TV 14 | Fundamentals of TV and Media Production | 3 |
| TV 16 | Video and Film Editing | 3 |
| TV 21 | Radio and Podcast Production | 3 |
| TV 70WE | Work Experience-TV & Emerging Media | 1-4 |
| Subtotal Units | 19-22 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete TWO to THREE (2-3) units from the following: | ||
| TV 2 | Intro to Careers in Radio & Television | 2 |
| 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 34 | Music Video Production | 2.5 |
| TV 36 | Broadcast News Production | 2.5 |
| TV 37 | Radio/Television Management and Sales | 3 |
| TV 40 | On-Camera Performance | 3 |
| TV 60 | Pro Tools (Digital Audio Recording/Edit) | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 2-3 | |
| Total Units | 21-25 | |