Broadcasting and Production Technology Diploma (D30120)
Students enrolled in the Broadcasting and Production Technology curriculum will develop professional skills in radio, television, audio, video, and related applications.
Training will emphasize speech, script writing, production planning, editing, and post production. Students will also study the development of the broadcasting industry, sales, ethics, law, marketing, and management. Hands-on training and teamwork approaches are essential to the instructional process.
Upon successful completion, students are prepared to enter broadcasting, production, and related industries in a variety of occupations.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Total Major Hours: 34
General Education Courses
Communications:
Mathematics:
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 40
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| BPT 110 | Intro to Broadcasting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 111 | Broadcast Law & Ethics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 131 | Audio/Radio Production I |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| BPT 231 | Video/TV Production I |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| DME 110 | Intro to Digital Media |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
14
| 17 |
Spring Semester
| BPT 112 | Broadcast Writing |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| BPT 113 | Broadcast Sales |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 232 | Video/TV Production II |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| BPT 250 | Institutional Video |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| DME 130 | Digital Animation I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
13
| 17 |
Summer Term
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
2
| 6 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 40