2008-2009 Catalog and Catalog Addendum Requirements
Associate in Arts Degree
Certificate of Achievement
Certificates of Accomplishment
Basic Digital Field Production
Basic Writing for Digital Medium
Associate in Arts Degree - Broadcast Communication Arts
The associate degree program in broadcast communication arts is designed as a two year curricular pathway that offers a broad general education while preparing students for entry-level positions in the broadcast communication industries such as: associate producer, assistant director, on-camera talent, camera operator, sound technician, video switcher, floor director, videotape editor, production assistant, radio board operator, radio producer, radio production engineer, and radio on-air talent.
Students must complete each of the required courses with a "C" grade or better. Required courses can only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however, the units are only counted once. Selected courses in the program may also meet some lower division requirements for bachelor of arts programs at certain California State University campuses. Students who intend to transfer are advised to consult with a counselor regarding specific requirements.
Required courses |
Units |
|
| General Education Requirements | 27-38 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
ARTDM 110 |
Digital Imaging Process and Technique I |
1.5 |
BCA 120 |
Introduction to Television Production Techniques |
3 |
BCA 125 |
Introduction to Digital Film Style Production |
3 |
BCA 130 |
Intermediate TV Studio Production |
3 |
BCA 140 |
History of Broadcasting |
3 |
BCA 165 |
Digital Video Editing |
3 |
| Plus at least 3 units from: | ||
| BCA 290 | Beginning Writing for Digital Media | 3 |
JRNAL 110 |
Mass Media of Communication |
3 |
| Plus at least 3 units from: | ||
| BCA 110 | Introduction to Radio Production | 3 |
| BCA 126 | Intermediate Digital Field Production | 3 |
| BCA 132 | Advanced TV Studio Production | 3 |
BCA 150 |
Music Video Production |
3 |
| BCA 166 | Intermediate Digital Editing | 3 |
| BCA 190 | Topics in Broadcast Communication Arts | 0.3-4 |
| FILM 293 | Fundamentals of Film Making - Intermediate | 3 |
| Plus at least 3 units from: | ||
| ARTDM 195 | Applied Production for Digital Media | 3 |
| COOP 170 | Occupational Work Experience Education | 1-4 |
| Plus at least 6 units from: | ||
| ARTDM 111 | Digital Imaging Process and Technique II | 1.5 |
| ARTDM 115 | Digital Imaging Process and Technique III | 3 |
| ARTDM 149 | Introduction to Digital Video | 1.5 |
| ARTDM 170 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
| BCA 126 | Intermediate Digital Field Production | 3 |
| BCA 132 | Advanced TV Studio Production | 3 |
| BCA 166 | Intermediate Digital Editing | 3 |
| BCA 190 | Topics in Broadcast Communication Arts | 0.3-4 |
| BCA 260 | American Ethnic Images in Television | 3 |
| BCA 298 | Independent Study | 0.5-3 |
| BUSMG 191 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUSMG 192 | Entrepreneurship and Venture Management | 3 |
| BUSMK 255 | Advertising | 3 |
| DRAMA 122 | Basic Principles of Acting | 3 |
| DRAMA 123 | Intermediate Principles of Acting | 3 |
| DRAMA 124 | Advanced Principles of Acting | 6 |
| DRAMA 126 | Acting on Camera | 3 |
| ELTRN 116 | Introduction to Electronics | 2-4 |
| ENGL 151 | The Short Story | 3 |
| ENGL 152 | The Short Film | 3 |
| FILM 180 | Comparative Film Studies | 3 |
| FILM 280 | Introduction to Film: American Cinema - 1900 to 1950 | 3 |
| FILM 281 | Introduction to Film: World Cinema - 1900 to 1960 | 3 |
| FILM 282 | Introduction to Film: American Cinema - 1950 to Present | 3 |
| FILM 283 | Introduction to Film: World Cinema - 1960 to Present | 3 |
| FILM 290 | Film and TV Script Writing - Beginning | 3 |
| FILM 292 | Fundamentals of Film Making - Beginning | 3 |
| FILM 293 | Fundamentals of Film Making - Intermediate | 3 |
SPCH 148 |
Performance of Literature |
3 |
Total units for the major |
31.5 |
|
| Electives: units from a selection of degree applicable courses | 0-4.5 | |
|
Total units for the degree |
60-63.5 | |
Certificate of Achievement - Broadcast Communication Arts
This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the broadcast communication industries such as: Associate producer, assistant director, on-camera talent, camera operator, sound technician, video switcher, floor director, videotape editor, production assistant, radio board operator, radio producer, radio production engineer, and radio on-air talent.
Selected courses in the program may meet some lower division requirements for the bachelor of arts program at certain California State University campuses. Consult with department faculty or a college counselor for more information.
To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each of the required courses with a "C" grade or better. Required courses can only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
Required courses |
Units |
|
ARTDM 110 |
Digital Imaging Process and Technique I |
1.5 |
BCA 120 |
Introduction to Television Production Techniques |
3 |
BCA 125 |
Introduction to Digital Film Style Production |
3 |
BCA 130 |
Intermediate TV Studio Production |
3 |
BCA 140 |
History of Broadcasting |
3 |
BCA 165 |
Digital Video Editing |
3 |
| Plus at least 3 units from: | ||
| BCA 290 | Beginning Writing for Digital Media | 3 |
JRNAL 110 |
Mass Media of Communication |
3 |
| Plus at least 3 units from: | ||
| BCA 110 | Introduction to Radio Production | 3 |
| BCA 126 | Intermediate Digital Field Production | 3 |
| BCA 132 | Advanced TV Studio Production | 3 |
BCA 150 |
Music Video Production |
3 |
| BCA 166 | Intermediate Digital Editing | 3 |
| BCA 190 | Topics in Broadcast Communication Arts | 0.3-4 |
| FILM 293 | Fundamentals of Film Making - Intermediate | 3 |
| Plus at least 3 units from: | ||
| ARTDM 195 | Applied Production for Digital Media | 3 |
| COOP 170 | Occupational Work Experience Education | 1-4 |
| Plus at least 6 units from: | ||
| ARTDM 111 | Digital Imaging Process and Technique II | 1.5 |
| ARTDM 115 | Digital Imaging Process and Technique III | 3 |
| ARTDM 149 | Introduction to Digital Video | 1.5 |
| ARTDM 170 | Animation and Interactivity | 3 |
| BCA 126 | Intermediate Digital Field Production | 3 |
| BCA 132 | Advanced TV Studio Production | 3 |
| BCA 166 | Intermediate Digital Editing | 3 |
| BCA 190 | Topics in Broadcast Communication Arts | 0.3-4 |
| BCA 260 | American Ethnic Images in Television | 3 |
| BCA 298 | Independent Study | 0.5-3 |
| BUSMG 191 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUSMG 192 | Entrepreneurship and Venture Management | 3 |
| BUSMK 255 | Advertising | 3 |
| DRAMA 122 | Basic Principles of Acting | 3 |
| DRAMA 123 | Intermediate Principles of Acting | 3 |
| DRAMA 124 | Advanced Principles of Acting | 6 |
| DRAMA 126 | Acting on Camera | 3 |
| ELTRN 116 | Introduction to Electronics | 2-4 |
| ENGL 151 | The Short Story | 3 |
| ENGL 152 | The Short Film | 3 |
| FILM 180 | Comparative Film Studies | 3 |
| FILM 280 | Introduction to Film: American Cinema - 1900 to 1950 | 3 |
| FILM 281 | Introduction to Film: World Cinema - 1900 to 1960 | 3 |
| FILM 282 | Introduction to Film: American Cinema - 1950 to Present | 3 |
| FILM 283 | Introduction to Film: World Cinema - 1960 to Present | 3 |
| FILM 290 | Film and TV Script Writing - Beginning | 3 |
| FILM 292 | Fundamentals of Film Making - Beginning | 3 |
| FILM 293 | Fundamentals of Film Making - Intermediate | 3 |
SPCH 148 |
Performance of Literature |
3 |
Total units required |
31.5 |
|
Certificate of Accomplishment - Basic Digital Field Production
The Broadcast Communication arts program prepares students for entry level in one of four specialty areas of broadcasting industry; studio production, field production, post production and writing.
To earn a certificate of accomplishment, students must complete each of the required courses with a "C" grade or better. Required courses can only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.
Required courses |
Units |
|
BCA 125 |
Introduction to Digital Film Style Production |
3 |
| BCA 126 | Intermediate Digital Field Production | 3 |
BCA 140 |
History of Broadcasting |
3 |
BCA 165 |
Digital Video Editing |
3 |
| Plus at least 3 units from: | ||
ARTDM 110 |
Digital Imaging Process and Technique I |
1.5 |
| ARTDM 111 | Digital Imaging Process and Technique II | 1.5 |
| ARTDM 195 | Applied Production for Digital Media | 3 |
BCA 150 |
Music Video Production |
3 |
| BCA 190 | Topics in Broadcast Communication Arts | 0.3-4 |
| BCA 260 | American Ethnic Images in Television | 3 |
| BCA 298 | Independent Study | 0.5-3 |
| COOP 170 | Occupational Work Experience Education | 1-4 |
Total units required |
15 |
|
