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
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 15-16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 64-65
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| 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 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
14
| 18 |
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 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13-14
|
10
| 17-18 |
Summer Term
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
0
|
10
| 1 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| ART 171 | Digital Design I |
0
|
6
| 3 |
| BPT 235 | TV Performance I |
0
|
6
| 2 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8
|
14
| 14 |
Spring Semester
| BPT 236 | TV Performance II |
0
|
6
| 2 |
| BPT 255 | Computer-Based Production |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| DME 110 | Intro to Digital Media |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
11
| 14 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 64-65
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|