Broadcasting and Production Technology

Curriculum Description

Students enrolled in the Broadcasting 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.

Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in operating a video camera in both field and studio modes evaluated by the camera rubric
Use basic three point lighting, both in studio and field, according to industry standards
Identify legal issues and regulations of broadcast stations as measured by specific assignments and testing questions
Write both a one-column radio script and a two-column video script according to industry formatting standards
Successfully edit video and audio with a professional non-linear editing software program as evaluated by a specific rubric
Identify organization and strategies used by broadcast stations as measured by specific testing questions
Operate audio boards and audio production equipment according to industry standards
Demonstrate professional speaking and presentation skills for audio and video productions, according to industry standards