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: 51
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Select one course from the following:
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 19-20
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 70-71
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 121 | Broadcast Speech I |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| BPT 131 | Audio/Radio Production I |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| BPT 231 | Video/TV Production I |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
17
| 18 |
Spring Semester
| BPT 112 | Broadcast Writing |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| BPT 113 | Broadcast Sales |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 135 | Radio Performance I |
0
|
6
| 2 |
| BPT 232 | Video/TV Production II |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| DME 110 | Intro to Digital Media |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
16
| 16 |
Summer Term
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
1
|
10
| 1 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| BPT 111 | Broadcast Law & Ethics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 235 | TV Performance I |
0
|
6
| 2 |
| DME 130 | Digital Animation I |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| WEB 120 | Intro to Internet Multimedia |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
10
| 17 |
Spring Semester
| BPT 115 | Public Relations |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 220 | Broadcast Marketing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 250 | Institutional Video |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
16-17
|
5
| 18-19 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 70-71
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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