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

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
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

CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3

Total Major Hours: 31

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Total General Education Hours: 6

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Fall Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
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
18
17

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

Total Credit Hours:
3
0
3

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 37

DiplomaCollege Transfer
Yes
No