Broadcast TV Production, A.S. Certificate

Program Information

A.S. Certificate - Code 082400 - Catalog 2021/2022

Anita Bevins, Professor, 386-506-3936, Anita.Bevins@daytonastate.edu

Trent Berning, Interim Chairperson, 386-506-3276, Trent.Berning@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

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.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate team skills.

  2. Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.

  3. Generate a production schedule.

  4. Plan a production set.

  5. Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions.

  6. Operate a video camera.

  7. Shoot studio and/or location footage.

  8. Record, mix, and edit audio resources.

  9. Operate control room equipment.

  10. Organize and edit video resources.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://daytonastate.edu/scholarships.

Approximate Additional Costs

Program Tuition and Fees*: $2,457.12

Access Fee: $27.84 ($1.16 per credit)

Assessment Fee: $34

Lab Fees:  $19

Textbook Estimate: Consult college bookstore for approximate costs of textbooks. 

*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.

Careers

The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-4031.00

Program Length: The typical length of this program is 3 semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student . The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2016-17) for this field at 80%.

Note: Need help preparing for your job search? Login to Daytona State's Career Services Online (CSO) to create your personal career account, or email your Daytona State College Career Advisor.

Program Specific Courses

RTV1000CFundamentals of Broadcast Production and Lab

4

RTV1510CStudio Television Production and Lab

4

RTV1670Television Directing

3

RTV2241Producing for Television

3

RTV2540Workshop in Studio Production

3

RTV2534Electronic Field Production

3

RTV2541CTeam Media Production and Lab

4

Total Credit Hours: 24

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

RTV1000CFundamentals of Broadcast Production and Lab

4

2nd Semester

RTV1510CStudio Television Production and Lab

4

RTV2241Producing for Television

3

RTV1670Television Directing

3

Year 2

1st Semester

RTV2541CTeam Media Production and Lab

4

RTV2534Electronic Field Production

3

RTV2540Workshop in Studio Production

3

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 24