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What is the broadcast communication arts certificate program?

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The broadcast communication arts certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment in the broadcast industry.

Broadcast students gain practical experience in all aspects of radio and television production as well as gain an understanding of the many different career opportunities available in this industry.

Students learn about:

  • television production
  • television directing
  • television talent
  • television technical operations
  • electronic field production
  • history of broadcasting
  • music video production
  • video tape editing
  • radio production
  • radio announcing
  • radio technical operations
  • television and radio station operations
  • mass media of communications
  • areas of individual interest including film and drama


Why study broadcast communications?

Those who work in broadcasting enjoy an exciting field that is both stimulating and challenging and offers competitive pay and relatively good job stability. The industry is expanding rapidly via satellite and Internet distribution of programming.

Broadcast communications study prepares students for many of the following careers:

  • TV on-camera talent
  • TV producer
  • TV associate producer
  • TV director
  • TV assistant director
  • TV camera operator
  • TV sound technician
  • TV video switcher
  • TV floor director
  • TV teleprompter operator
  • TV audio technician
  • TV/ film production assistant
  • videotape editor
  • radio announcer
  • radio sportscaster
  • radio audio board operator
  • radio producer
  • radio production assistant
  • radio production engineer
  • TV/radio station management

 

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