Broadcasting/Audio/Video Production
Roland Robinson
Instructor
253.680.7754
rrobinson@bates.ctc.edu
Mike Scott
Instructor
253.680.7756
mscott@bates.ctc.edu
Willie Kelley
Instructor
253.680.7761
wkelley@bates.ctc.edu
Bob Traufler
Career Advisor
253.680.7412
btraufler@bates.ctc.edu
Location Mohler Campus
Hours Mon - Fri, 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The broadcasting curriculum has been examined by and meets the requirements of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). Students are encouraged to test for the SBE certification upon completion of the program.
Four options are offered:
- Broadcast Operations includes on-air master control, content storage, playback operations, and editing; satellite downlink operations; operations/systems technician; automation technician; and VIS (visual information specialist).
- Broadcast Engineering includes transmitter/microwave operations; video server/non-linear editing; technical training to support electronic news, sports, and field productions; transcoding and compression systems; broadcast equipment installation, maintenance, operation; and the technical training to support electronic news, sports and field productions.
- Video Production includes planning and script development; lighting; set design and construction; camera operation; sound mixing; technical directing; content editing; graphics generation; and equipment training to support studio and remote production.
- Audio/Sound includes careers in the audio, video, film, television, and multimedia industries, specializing in the technical and creative aspects of audio and sound.
Program Length: Six Quarters (approximate)
Associate of Technology Degree
Engineering, Operations, and Productions: 118-120 Credits
Associate of Technology Degree
Audio/Sound: 118 Credits
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| 100+ Level Human Relations | 5 |
| 100+ Level Communications | 5 |
| 100+ Level Mathematics |
5 |
| REQUIRED CORE FOR ALL OPTIONS: | CREDITS |
| BROAD 101 Safety Principles | 1 |
| BROAD 102 Introduction to Broadcast and Media Careers | 3 |
| BROAD 105 Broadcast Electronics Theory | 5 |
| BROAD 106 Applied Electronics | 3 |
| BROAD 107 Electronic Principles I | 5 |
| BROAD 108 Electronic Principles II | 5 |
| BROAD 111 Master Control Operations I | 5 |
| BROAD 117 Program Editing I | 3 |
| BROAD 118 Control Room Equipment I | 3 |
| BROAD 119 Basic Maintenance Techniques | 3 |
| BROAD 121 Production Process Theory | 3 |
| BROAD 123 Introduction to Broadcast Systems | 3 |
| BROAD 125 Video Tape | 3 |
| BROAD 126 Elements of Audio I | 3 |
| BROAD 127 Production Editing I | 3 |
| BROAD 128 Employment Preparation | 3 |
| BROAD 129 Audio Techniques | 4 |
| BROAD 133 Communications Management | 3 |
| Electives: Choose from approved electives list. | 8 |
| Students must choose one option. | |
| Option A: Engineering | |
| BROAD 201 Analog Systems I | 3 |
| BROAD 202 Advanced Broadcast Formats | 3 |
| BROAD 203 Introduction to Digital Systems | 2 |
| BROAD 209 AC/DC Circuits | 5 |
| BROAD 210 AC/DC Applications | 4 |
| BROAD 217 Audio Engineering | 5 |
| BROAD 219 Video Engineering | 4 |
| BROAD 285 Practicum I * | 5 |
| Electives: Choose from approved electives list. | 3-5 |
| Option B: Operations | |
| BROAD 221 Satellite Communications | 2 |
| BROAD 223 Systems Maintenance | 5 |
| BROAD 231 Broadcast Station Operations | 5 |
| BROAD 237 Control Room Equipment II | 5 |
| BROAD 243 Master Control Operations II | 5 |
| BROAD 248 Network Storage and Control | 4 |
| BROAD 286 Practicum II * | 5 |
| Electives: Choose from approved electives list. | 3-5 |
| Option C: Production | |
| BROAD 251 Introduction to the TV Process | 3 |
| BROAD 252 TV Production Applications | 5 |
| BROAD 254 Principles of Lighting | 5 |
| BROAD 255 Lighting Techniques | 5 |
| BROAD 260 Studio Camera Equipment | 5 |
| BROAD 262 Set Design | 3 |
| BROAD 267 Production Editing II | 2 |
| BROAD 287 Practicum III * | 5 |
| Electives: Choose from approved electives list. | 3-5 |
| Option D: Audio/Sound | |
| AUDIO 109 Characteristics of Sound | 2 |
| AUDIO 110 Introduction to Digital Systems | 2 |
| AUDIO 113 Studio Acoustics | 2 |
| AUDIO 114 Microphones | 3 |
| AUDIO 201 Introduction to Digital Audio Recording | 2 |
| AUDIO 202 Digital Audio Recording Techniques | 5 |
| AUDIO 208 Introduction to Audio Production Console | 1 |
| AUDIO 206 Audio Processing | 5 |
| AUDIO 211 Production Audio Preparation | 5 |
| AUDIO 217 Monitoring | 2 |
| AUDIO 218 Musical Instrumental Digital Interface (MIDI) | 1 |
| AUDIO 219 Audio Production Console Techniques | 4 |
Certificate of Competency: 84 Credits
BROADCAST AND VIDEO ELEMENTS
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| 90+ Level Human Relations | 5 |
| 90+ Level Communications | 5 |
| 90+ Level Mathematics |
5 |
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| BROAD 101 Safety Principles | 1 |
| BROAD 102 Introduction to Broadcast and Media Careers | 3 |
| BROAD 105 Broadcast Electronics Theory | 5 |
| BROAD 106 Applied Electronics | 3 |
| BROAD 107 Electronic Principles I | 5 |
| BROAD 108 Electronic Principles II | 5 |
| BROAD 111 Master Control Operations I | 5 |
| BROAD 117 Program Editing I | 3 |
| BROAD 118 Control Room Equipment I | 3 |
| BROAD 119 Basic Maintenance Techniques | 3 |
| BROAD 121 Production Process Theory | 3 |
| BROAD 123 Introduction to Broadcast Systems | 3 |
| BROAD 125 Video Tape | 3 |
| BROAD 127 Production Editing I | 3 |
| BROAD 128 Employment Preparation | 3 |
| BROAD 129 Audio Techniques | 4 |
| BROAD 133 Communications Management | 3 |
| Electives: Choose from approved electives list. | 8 |
Certificate of Competency: 49 Credits
AUDIO/SOUND TECHNOLOGY
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| 90+ Level Human Relations | 5 |
| 90+ Level Communications | 5 |
| 90+ Level Mathematics |
5 |
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| AUDIO 109 Characteristics of Sound | 2 |
| AUDIO 110 Introduction to Digital Systems | 2 |
| AUDIO 113 Studio Acoustics | 2 |
| AUDIO 114 Microphones | 3 |
| AUDIO 201 Introduction to Digital Audio Recording | 2 |
| AUDIO 202 Digital Audio Recording Techniques | 5 |
| AUDIO 208 Introduction to Audio Production Console | 1 |
| AUDIO 206 Audio Processing | 5 |
| AUDIO 211 Production Audio Preparation | 5 |
| AUDIO 217 Monitoring | 2 |
| AUDIO 218 Musical Instrumental Digital Interface (MIDI) | 1 |
| AUDIO 219 Audio Production Console Techniques | 4 |
| ELECTIVES LIST | CREDITS |
| AUDIO 109 Characteristics of Sound AUDIO 111 Basic Maintenance and Troubleshooting AUDIO 113 Studio Acoustics AUDIO 114 Microphones AUDIO 201 Introduction to Digital Audio Recording AUDIO 202 Digital Audio Recording Techniques AUDIO 204 Studio Operations AUDIO 205 Synchronization AUDIO 210 Amplifi cation |
2 3 2 3 2 5 4 2 2 |
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BROAD 111 Master Control Operations I
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5
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*This course may be substituted with a work-based learning component.
