Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 082400 - Catalog 2024/2025
Anita Bevins, Professor, 386-506-3936, Anita.Bevins@daytonastate.edu
James Helmer, Assistant Professor, 386-506-3629, James.Helmer@daytonastate.edu
Trent Berning, Interim Chairperson, 386-506-3276, Trent.Berning@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Broadcast Television Production Certificate is to prepare students for employment as television and video production personnel. The program teaches broadcast television and production stressing academic knowledge, problem-solving skills, work ethics, and specific occupational skills necessary for studio and field production.
Description:
The Broadcast Television Production certificate stresses a comprehensive understanding and demonstration of video production skills including studio and field productions.
Credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward the A.S. degree in Broadcast Television Production.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Demonstrate team skills.
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Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.
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Generate a production schedule.
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Plan a production set.
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Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions.
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Operate a video camera.
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Shoot studio and/or location footage.
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Record, mix, and edit audio resources.
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Operate control room equipment.
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Organize and edit video resources.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$2,457.12 |
| Access Fee: |
$27.84 ($1.16 per credit) |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Lab Fees: |
$129.15 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
Consult college bookstore for approximate costs of textbooks. |
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Additional Completion Requirements
Careers
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-4031.00.
The typical length of this program is 3 semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student . The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2018-19) for this field at 75%.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| RTV1000 | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production | 4 |
| RTV1510 | Studio Television Production | 4 |
| RTV1670 | Television Directing | 3 |
| RTV2241 | Producing for Television | 3 |
| RTV2534 | Electronic Field Production | 3 |
| RTV2540 | Workshop in Studio Production | 3 |
| RTV2541 | Team Media Production | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 24
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| RTV1000 | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production | 4 |
2nd Semester
Year 2
3rd Semester
Total Credit Hours: 24