: 309A
RADIO AREA OF CONCENTRATION, BROADCAST MEDIA PRODUCTION AAS: 309A WAS REPLACED BY MEDIA PRODUCTION AA: 614 AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS ADMITTED PRIOR TO FALL 2022 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH THIS CERTIFICATE AFTER SPRING 2025. PLEASE CONTACT A PROGRAM ADVISOR FOR ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS.
The radio area of concentration is a career-focused degree designed to teach audio production skills through hands-on, experience-based classes in radio, sound and podcast 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 these 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 radio or audio 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 advisor in the Department of Media Arts & Technologies to make an academic plan or discuss career or transfer goals.