Broadcast Television Production, A.S.
Daytona Beach, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The A.S. in Broadcast Television Production at Daytona State College gives hands-on training in live-action TV production, directing, on-location lighting, camera operation, scripted and live interview techniques, highlights and features, editing, audio and video techniques, and live web streaming. You’ll gain work experience with WDSC-TV and broadcast live Falcon sporting events. The program stresses problem-solving, work ethic, studio and field production skills; the Broadcast Television Production certificate teaches core occupational skills and credits may apply toward the A.S.
Career Outcomes: Florida demand is rising; average pay is $47,500.
High-growth: producers, editors, audio/video technicians, set designers, camera operators, and broadcasters.
Get a leg up on one of Team Volusia’s top target industries for the region – film and video production. Gain a competitive advantage through work experience with WDSC-TV. Learn the fundamentals and gain hands-on experience broadcasting live Falcon sporting events for Daytona State’s professional television station.
Program Highlights
- Live-action TV production and directing
- On-location lighting
- Camera operation
- Prerecorded and live interview techniques
- Scriptwriting
- Highlights and features
- Editing
- Audio and video techniques
- Live web streaming
- And more
Mission
The mission of the Broadcast Television Production Certificate is to prepare students for employment as television and video production personnel. The program teaches broadcast television and production stressing academic knowledge, problem-solving skills, work ethics, and specific occupational skills necessary for studio and field production.
Description
The Broadcast Television Production certificate stresses a comprehensive understanding and demonstration of video production skills including studio and field productions.
Credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward the A.S. degree in Broadcast Television Production.
DSC Foundation Scholarship
The Daytona State College Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to currently enrolled and incoming students at Daytona State College. We have simplified the application process by inviting you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a Foundation application. Your eligibility will be determined by the information you provide, so please take time to provide as much information as possible.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
More scholarship opportunities are available requiring an additional application are also available! Keep reading to find out more.
How do I get a scholarship?
Apply in 4 Easy Steps
- Complete the FAFSA® with the DSC code, 001475.
- Write a brief statement in a format you can copy and paste into the DSC Foundation Scholarship application. The statement should focus on your educational and career goals and requires 150 to 300 words. Be sure to spell and grammar check your statement, then save it in a folder to insert it into the DSC Foundation Scholarship application.
- Complete the DSC Foundation Scholarship application. It can be completed in more than one session, but be sure you click ‘Save and Continue’ before logging out. Once complete, click the ‘Submit’ button, and then it's our turn.
- Upload a thank you letter and headshot within 10 days if you receive an email stating you received a DSC Foundation Scholarship.
Program Specific Courses
- RTV1000 Fundamentals of Broadcast Production (4 Credits)
- RTV1510 Studio Television Production (4 Credits)
- RTV1670 Television Directing (3 Credits)
- RTV2241 Producing for Television (3 Credits)
- RTV2534 Electronic Field Production (3 Credits)
- RTV2540 Workshop in Studio Production (3 Credits)
- RTV2541 Team Media Production (4 Credits)
Total 24 Credits
Year 1
1st Semester
- RTV1000 Fundamentals of Broadcast Production (4 Credits)
2nd Semester
- RTV1510 Studio Television Production (4 Credits)
- RTV1670 Television Directing (3 Credits)
- RTV2241 Producing for Television (3 Credits)
Year 2
3rd Semester
- RTV2534 Electronic Field Production (3 Credits)
- RTV2540 Workshop in Studio Production (3 Credits)
- RTV2541 Team Media Production (4 Credits)
Total: 24
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate team skills.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.
- Generate a production schedule.
- Plan a production set.
- Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions.
- Operate a video camera.
- Shoot studio and/or location footage
- Record, mix, and edit audio resources.
- Operate control room equipment.
- Organize and edit video resources.
Florida job openings for professionals with live TV production skills are expected to increase faster than the national average during the next decade. Salaries vary widely depending on skill sets and experience; average pay is $47,500.
High-growth positions:
- Producers and directors
- Film and video editors
- Audio and video equipment technicians
- Set designers
Full-time on campus/possibility to do it online but without a visa.
