Television Production – Occupational Skills Certificate

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0604.20

This curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in the commercial, corporate, and public television industries. It also prepares students for entry level positions in related media jobs. The need for broadcast TV, cable, and Internet program content continues to grow. Career opportunities in content creation, development, production, and programming will also expand. Well-trained production assistants, camera grips, associate directors, assistants to producers, production coordinators, programming assistants, assistants to cast and talent agents, non-union directors and studio staff will find increased demand.

An Occupational Skills Certificate is awarded upon 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 007BEGINNING TV STUDIO PRODUCTION3
TVR 016APRODUCING & DIRECTING I3
TVR 016BVIDEO PRODUCTION4.5
Required Electives
Select any two of the following:6
MEDIA WRITING
TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPT WRITING
MULTIMEDIA NEWS PRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AESTHETICS AND CINEMATIC ARTS
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY BUSINESS PRACTICES, MANAGEMENT, AND PRODUCING
DOCUMENTARY AND REALITY PRODUCTION
Total Units16.5