Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 223300 - Catalog 2023/2024
Anita Bevins, Professor, 386-506-3936, Anita.Bevins@DaytonaState.edu
James Helmer, Assistant Professor, 386-506-3629, James.Helmer@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 program is to prepare students for employment as television and video production personnel. The program offers a specialization in Broadcast Television and Media Production stressing academic knowledge, problem-solving skills, work ethics, and specific occupational skills.
Description:
The Broadcast Television Production A.S. stresses a comprehensive understanding and demonstration of video production skills including studio and remote live productions, as well as recorded field productions.
A.S. Certificates that Lead to this Degree:
The following A.S. Certificates are embedded within this degree: Broadcast TV Production - Code 082400 (24 Semester Hours); Television Studio Production - Code 097900 (12 Semester Hours). You may pursue the A.S. degree and also earn the A.S. certificates while completing the requirements for the degree, or pursue the A.S. certificates to develop or upgrade your skills. Contact your faculty or academic advisor for details and course options.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- Develop and produce a TV or video based project.
- Direct a TV production, video production, or webcast.
- Create a marketing and distribution plan.
- Demonstrate team skills.
- Operate studio and field video cameras.
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate industry laws, regulations, trade terminology, and ethical practices.
- Design and generate graphic elements.
- Plan a production set and acquire appropriate production resources.
- Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions.
- Record, mix, and edit audio resources.
- Operate control room equipment.
- Organize and edit video resources.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.
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 financial and state financial assistance by completing the FAFSA studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at 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: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
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General Education Courses
General Education Core - 15 Credits
Communications Core (3 credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Math Core: Students seeking to transfer to a bachelor’s program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHY1020 | Energy and its Environmental Effects | 3 |
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| RTV1000 | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production | 4 |
| RTV1251 | Digital Video Editing | 4 |
| RTV1510 | Studio Television Production | 4 |
| RTV1520 | Broadcast Videography | 4 |
| RTV1613 | Digital Video Effects | 3 |
| RTV1670 | Television Directing | 3 |
| RTV2241 | Producing for Television | 3 |
| RTV2534 | Electronic Field Production | 3 |
| RTV2540 | Workshop in Studio Production | 3 |
| RTV2541 | Team Media Production | 4 |
| RTV2600 | Acting for the Lens and Camera | 3 |
| RTV2290 | Selected Topics in Remote Sports Production | 3 |
| RTV2940 | Practicum for Television Broadcasting | 4 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
| MGF2106 | Survey in Mathematics | 3 |
| RTV1000 | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production | 4 |
| RTV1520 | Broadcast Videography | 4 |
AMH2020; POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Math Core: Students seeking to transfer to a bachelor’s program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
2nd Semester
Year 2
3rd Semester
| RTV2541 | Team Media Production | 4 |
| RTV1670 | Television Directing | 3 |
| RTV2534 | Electronic Field Production | 3 |
| RTV2540 | Workshop in Studio Production | 3 |
| RTV2290 | Selected Topics in Remote Sports Production | 3 |
4th Semester
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| RTV2600 | Acting for the Lens and Camera | 3 |
| RTV2940 | Practicum for Television Broadcasting | 4 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60