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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

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Required Courses
TVR 007	BEGINNING TV STUDIO PRODUCTION	3
TVR 016A	PRODUCING & DIRECTING I	3
TVR 016B	VIDEO PRODUCTION	4.5
Required Electives
Select any two of the following:		6
TVR 015	MEDIA WRITING
TVR 017A	TELEVISION AND FILM SCRIPT WRITING
TVR 018	MULTIMEDIA NEWS PRODUCTION
TVR 019	MEDIA AESTHETICS AND CINEMATIC ARTS
TVR 021	THE BUSINESS OF TELEVISION AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA
TVR 024	DOCUMENTARY AND REALITY PRODUCTION
Total Units		16.5