Purpose

Students enrolled in the Broadcasting Production Technology curriculum develop professional skills in radio, television, audio, video, and related applications.


Course Requirements

Training emphasizes speech, script writing, production planning, editing, and post production.  Students will also study the development of the broadcasting industry, sales, ethics, law, marketing, and management. Hands-on training and teamwork approaches are essential to the instructional process.

Students who complete the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program may choose to transfer some credits to selected colleges and universities for further study and/or pursue employment opportunities.

The vocational diploma program is designed specifically for those who wish to enter a trade prior to completing an associate degree and may be completed in as little as three semesters by non-developmental students on a full-time basis.

Students should consult with their advisors to help plan a program of study to complete program course work and fulfill the minimum general education competency requirements that must be met prior to graduation from the chosen program of study.


What can graduates expect to achieve with a Degree in Broadcasting Production Technology?

Students will have a foundation for future endeavors in broadcasting production technology and lifelong learning. Depending upon which program of study is completed, graduates will be prepared for further studies at four year institutions or to enter broadcasting, production, and related industries in a variety of occupations. The programs at Southeastern emphasize entrepreneurial applications using digital video production/post-production with distribution via electronic formats or the internet.


Sample Courses in Broadcasting & Production Technology