Broadcast Journalism Certificate

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This certificate curriculum provides an intensive course of study focused on providing proficiency in broadcast journalism skills, techniques, and procedures. This concentrated approach can assist those persons seeking first-time employment with a television news organization, those planning to change careers to a news-based field, or those currently working in television production other than news who wish to upgrade or expand their skills.

Program Requirements

All students should consult an advisor.

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours
TVRA 101 - Video Editing for Broadcast 4 semester hours
TVRA 105 - Introduction to Electronic Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 120 - Television Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 125 - Audio Production Techniques 4 semester hours
TVRA 129 - Writing for Broadcast and New Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 224 - Electronic Field Production 3 semester hours
TVRA 227 - Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours
TVRA 230 - Advanced Television Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 255 - Advanced Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 34

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Demonstrate problem-solving skills that incorporate both the technical and creative aspects of the process of creating compelling and accurate video/audio content for use in a TV news environment.
Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and to demonstrate an understanding of broadcast-style writing and radio and TV news production processes.
Understand and employ the technical procedures involved in creating digital video and audio media in a server-based, collaborative environment.
Demonstrate technical proficiency with professional-quality computer software used in digital editing.
Understand and employ contemporary design elements to create visually stimulating and aesthetically balanced graphics and video.
Demonstrate proficiency with audio procedures to create audio and video segments and final projects with balanced sound that falls within acceptable levels.
Demonstrate planning and preparation skills for efficient execution of technical procedures in a deadline-oriented environment.
Develop constructive, organized work habits, including paperwork and computer file management.
Demonstrate safe practices in the use of technical video and audio equipment and computer hardware and software.
Develop a writing portfolio and a video/audio portfolio demonstrating journalism skills and technical proficiency for prospective employment.