Broadcast Journalism – Occupational Skills Certificate

TOP Code: 

0604.30

This curriculum prepares students in the field of electronic journalism. Students are prepared for positions such as news researcher, assignment editor, news producer, news writer, reporter, newscaster, field producer, news videographer, and news video editor.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon the completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better. 
 

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate collaborative skills and abilities.
  • Apply production techniques to aural and visual media.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct.
  • Demonstrate technological proficiency.

Requirements for the Occupational Skills Certificate

Required Courses
TVR 001INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA3
TVR 007BEGINNING TV STUDIO PRODUCTION3
TVR 018MULTIMEDIA NEWS PRODUCTION3
TVR 024DOCUMENTARY AND REALITY PRODUCTION3
Required Electives (3-4 units)3-4
BEGINNING JOURNALISM
BEGINNING AUDIO PRODUCTION
BEGINNING ANNOUNCING AND PERFORMING IN ELECTRONIC MEDIA
BEGINNING RADIO PRODUCTION
MEDIA WRITING
PRODUCING & DIRECTING I
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AESTHETICS AND CINEMATIC ARTS
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY BUSINESS PRACTICES, MANAGEMENT, AND PRODUCING
Total Units15-16