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
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ART 171 | Digital Design I |
0
|
6
| 3 |
| BPT 110 | Intro to Broadcasting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 111 | Broadcast Law & Ethics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 112 | Broadcast Writing |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| BPT 113 | Broadcast Sales |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| BPT 131 | Audio/Radio Production I |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| BPT 231 | Video/TV Production I |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| BPT 232 | Video/TV Production II |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| BPT 235 | TV Performance I |
0
|
6
| 2 |
| BPT 236 | TV Performance II |
0
|
6
| 2 |
| BPT 240 | Radio & Sports TV Broadcasting |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| BPT 255 | Computer-Based Production |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
Total Major Hours: 50
General Education Courses
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts:
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: 65-66
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ART 171 | Digital Design I |
0
|
6
| 3 |
| 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 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
20
| 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 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13
|
10
| 17 |
Summer Term
| COM 231 | Public 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
| BPT 235 | TV Performance I |
0
|
6
| 2 |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9
|
16
| 12 |
Spring Semester
| BPT 236 | TV Performance II |
0
|
6
| 2 |
| BPT 240 | Radio & Sports TV Broadcasting |
2
|
4
| 4 |
| BPT 255 | Computer-Based Production |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
7
|
13
| 12 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65-66
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|