Television Production Certificate

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This certificate curriculum provides an intensive course of study focused on providing proficiency in television production skills, techniques, and procedures. This concentrated approach can assist those persons seeking first-time employment in television production, those planning to change careers into television production, and those currently working in television 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 224 - Electronic Field Production 3 semester hours
TVRA 230 - Advanced Television Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 234 - Television Directing 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 28

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 video/audio content for use in broadcast television, instructional delivery, or corporate marketing.
Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and to demonstrate an understanding of target audience and 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 nonlinear, digital video editing.
Understand and employ contemporary design elements to create visually stimulating and aesthetically balanced graphics and video.
Demonstrate proficiency with audio procedures to create video segments and final projects with balanced sound that falls within acceptable levels.
Demonstrate planning and preparation skills for efficient execution of technical procedures.
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 portfolio of video/audio projects demonstrating creativity and technical proficiency for prospective employment.