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Aug 31, 2024
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Montgomery College 2024-2025 Catalog
Radio Area of Concentration, Broadcast Media Production AAS: 309A
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: 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.
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General Education Course Selections
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Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or choose from the following options: TVRA 120 , THET 110 or POLI (Political Science) elective.
** Select one of the following program electives: MUSC 131 , TVRA 280 , or TVRA 140 .
*** TVRA 280 must be taken for a total of 3 semester hours for degree completion.
**** AAS programs require one 3-credit Arts or Humanities General Education course.
Program Outline / Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
General Education Elective
Area of Concentration Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or choose from the following options: TVRA 120 , THET 110 or any POLI (Political Science) elective.
** Select one of the following program electives: MUSC 131 , TVRA 280 , or TVRA 140 .
*** TVRA 280 must be taken for a total of 3 semester hours for degree completion.
**** AAS programs require one 3-credit Arts or Humanities General Education course.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Successfully record video and audio in studio and on location with various professional cameras, microphones, lights, and recording devices.
- Write content for broadcast and new media to engage, inform, or entertain based on audience research.
- Produce and edit professional segments and programs of various lengths for the television and media production industry and demonstrate this proficiency through a professional portfolio.
- Solve technical and logistical problems through planning and preparation to successfully meet production deadlines.
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