Television Area of Concentration, Broadcast Media Production: 310A

(R): 310A

The television area of concentration is a career-focused degree designed to teach video and audio production skills through hands-on, experience-based classes in studio, field and post-production. Students develop technical skills, writing skills, aesthetic values, and professional attitudes, supported by highly committed faculty with practical experience in the field of production. The attainment of production skills is demonstrated in a digital portfolio designed to support a job search. Knowledge and skills learned through this program will be of value in commercial, industrial, interactive, and educational media production and distribution. 

A strong academic core combines specialized career courses with a liberal arts education. This offers the graduate the alternatives of entering the video production field or continuing in an institution of higher learning. The curriculum is designed for students pursuing careers in digital media production as well as those currently employed in the field. Completion of all curriculum requirements will lead to the award of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS). All students should meet with an academic adviser in the Media Arts & Technologies Department to make an academic plan or discuss career or transfer goals.