The curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of broadcasting and electronic media. Coursework covers basic aspects of audio and video production, post-production principles, and writing for commercial, educational and cable companies. Practical internships are offered in professional facilities, including commercial and public broadcast companies, cable television, post-production and production companies. Students are prepared for such positions as production assistants, production coordinators, associate directors, stage managers, researchers, programmers, camera operators, technical directors, and editors.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Demonstrate technological proficiency in a media context.

The curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of broadcasting and electronic media. Coursework covers basic aspects of audio and video production, post-production principles, and writing for commercial, educational and cable companies. Practical internships are offered in professional facilities, including commercial and public broadcast companies, cable television, post-production and production companies. Students are prepared for such positions as production assistants, production coordinators, associate directors, stage managers, researchers, programmers, camera operators, technical directors, and editors.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Demonstrate technological proficiency in a media context.

The curriculum prepares students in the field of electronic journalism. Students are prepared for positions such as news researcher, assignment editor, news producer, news writer or reporter.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Demonstrate technological proficiency in a media context.

The curriculum prepares students in the field of electronic journalism. Students are prepared for positions such as news researcher, assignment editor, news producer, news writer or reporter.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Demonstrate technological proficiency in a media context.

Video Post-Production prepares students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Film, Television, Broadcast Journalism, digital or electronic media, or a similar major within the creative industries. The primary goal of this Associate Degree in Video Post-Production is to provide formal training for individuals who seek entry-level employment in the field of television and video post-production. This field consists of professionals such as assistant editors, editors, post-production supervisors, sound editors, visual effects artists and title designers for manifold delivery systems, including broadcast and digital or electronic media. Students will utilize industry-standard hardware, software and operating systems to acquire, manage and edit digital video and audio. Large projects are assigned to allow students to build their portfolios.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using post-production audio and visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking into a post-production audio/video context.

- Integrate standards of professional conduct in a post-production audio/video context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

The curriculum prepares students for employment as commercial, corporate, and cable television operators. With the growth of cable and satellite distribution and the continuing development of new communication technologies (high definition television, fiber optics and digital media), expanding opportunities will be available for well-trained individuals.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

The curriculum prepares students for employment as commercial, corporate, and cable television operators. With the growth of cable and satellite distribution and the continuing development of new communication technologies (high definition television, fiber optics and digital media), expanding opportunities will be available for well-trained individuals.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

Radio Production curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of broadcasting and electronic media. Course work covers basic aspects of radio production, audio production, post-production sound, and announcing and writing for broadcast, cable and digital media. Practical internships are offered in professional facilities, including commercial and public broadcast companies, cable television, and production and post-production companies. Students selecting the “Radio” track of this program will produce a weekly show for the college radio station. Radio Production students are prepared for such positions as radio hosts/announcers, news reporters, production assistants, program producers, and audio editors for radio.

Some occupations within the industry of radio production and operations are inherently competitive. Students are encouraged to utilize college audio/radio facilities above and beyond coursework to better insure their marketability.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context. Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

Radio Production curriculum prepares students to work in various areas of broadcasting and electronic media. Course work covers basic aspects of radio production, audio production, post-production sound, and announcing and writing for broadcast, cable and digital media. Practical internships are offered in professional facilities, including commercial and public broadcast companies, cable television, production and post-production companies. Students selecting the “Radio” track of this program will produce a weekly show for the college radio station. Radio Production students are prepared for such positions as radio hosts/announcers, news reporters, production assistants, program producers, and audio editors for radio.

Some occupations within the industry of radio production and operations are inherently competitive. Students are encouraged to utilize college audio/radio facilities above and beyond coursework to better insure their marketability.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and/or audio-visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking in a media context.

- Integrate professional standards of conduct in a media context. Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.

The Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media is designed to build students’ performance skills in the areas of the film, television and digital media industries–including production and operations; to enrich students’ aesthetic and intellectual proficiency in film, TV and the digital media landscape; and to provide pre-professional training. The AS-T in Film, TV and Electronic Media emphasizes tactile experience in the creation of film productions, live television and radio programming, and both audio and video content designed for digital and portable delivery systems. At the same time, the degree offers courses in all aspects of the film, television, radio and digital media industries, both artistic and academic. Faculty, staff and students work closely together to build a solid foundation in the practical, artistic and historical aspects of film, television, radio and digital media.

The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer Degree Requirements:

1. Completion of 60-semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University.

2. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

3. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

5. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

Program Outcomes

- Create effective communication using written, oral and audio/visual methods in a media context.

- Integrate critical thinking into a media context.

- Integrate standards of professional conduct in a media context.

- Develop technological proficiency in a media context.