Broadcasting and Production Technology (AAS) A30120

Students enrolled in the Broadcasting and Production Technology curriculum will develop professional skills in radio, television, audio, video, and 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

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

ART 171Digital Design I
0
6

3

BPT 110Intro to Broadcasting
3
0

3

BPT 111Broadcast Law & Ethics
3
0

3

BPT 112Broadcast Writing
3
2

4

BPT 113Broadcast Sales
3
0

3

BPT 131Audio/Radio Production I
2
6

4

BPT 231Video/TV Production I
2
6

4

BPT 232Video/TV Production II
2
6

4

BPT 235TV Performance I
0
6

2

BPT 236TV Performance II
0
6

2

BPT 240Radio & Sports TV Broadcasting
2
4

4

BPT 255Computer-Based Production
2
3

3

BUS 110Introduction to Business
3
0

3

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

MKT 120Principles of Marketing
3
0

3

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
0
10

1

Total Major Hours: 50

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
2
2

3

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
3
2

4

Total General Education Hours: 15-16

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66

Suggested Sequence of Courses

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

ART 171Digital Design I
0
6

3

BPT 110Intro to Broadcasting
3
0

3

BPT 111Broadcast Law & Ethics
3
0

3

BPT 131Audio/Radio Production I
2
6

4

BPT 231Video/TV Production I
2
6

4

Total Credit Hours:
10
20
18

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BPT 112Broadcast Writing
3
2

4

BPT 113Broadcast Sales
3
0

3

BPT 232Video/TV Production II
2
6

4

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
13
10
17

Summer Term

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course*
2-3
2

3-4

Total Credit Hours:
5-6
0-2
6-7

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BPT 235TV Performance I
0
6

2

BUS 110Introduction to Business
3
0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
0
10

1

Social/Behavioral Sciences Course*
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
9
16
12

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BPT 236TV Performance II
0
6

2

BPT 240Radio & Sports TV Broadcasting
2
4

4

BPT 255Computer-Based Production
2
3

3

MKT 120Principles of Marketing
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
7
13
12

*See "Course and Hour Requirements"

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66

DegreeCollege Transfer
Yes
No