Program: Television Track, Broadcast Media Production - Montgomery College

Montgomery College 2016-2017 Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

Return to: Broadcast Media Production AAS

(R): 310A

This AAS track is designed to teach video production skills with hands-on, experience-based classes in studio, field and post production. Students develop technical skills, aesthetic values, and professional attitudes which are demonstrated in a digital portfolio. These skills will be of value in commercial, industrial, interactive and educational media production and distribution. A transferable General Education component is included in the two AAS programs.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
TVRA 101 - Video Editing for Broadcast 4 semester hours
TVRA 120 - Television Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 125 - Audio Production Techniques 4 semester hours

Second Semester

TVRA 105 - Introduction to Electronic Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 129 - Writing for Broadcast and New Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 230 - Advanced Television Production 4 semester hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Third Semester

TVRA 227 - Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours
TVRA 224 - Electronic Field Production 3 semester hours
TVRA 234 - Television Directing 3 semester hours
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Fourth Semester

TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation 3 semester hours (ARTD)
TVRA 239 - Broadcast Management 3 semester hours
TVRA 255 - Advanced Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Distribution Courses

TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Program Requirements

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 234 - Television Directing 3 semester hours
TVRA 239 - Broadcast Management 3 semester hours
TVRA 255 - Advanced Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

Program Outcomes

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

Record Professional Video and audio in studio and on location with various professional cameras, microphones, lights and recording devices.
Write successfully for broadcast to engage, inform or entertain various target audiences.
Produce professional segments and programs of various lengths for the television/video production industry.
Plan, prepare and solve technical and logistical problems to successfully meet production deadlines.
Analyze and demonstrate an understanding of the rapidly changing structure of the television and video production industry and its employment opportunities