Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 223300 - Catalog 2022/2023
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 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)
Choose One Course
MAC1105: Students seeking to transfer to 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
| RTV1000C | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production and Lab | 4 |
| RTV1251 | Digital Video Editing | 4 |
| RTV1510C | Studio Television Production and Lab | 4 |
| RTV1520 | Broadcast Videography | 4 |
| RTV1613 | Digital Video Effects | 3 |
| RTV1670 | Television Directing | 3 |
| RTV2241 | Producing for Television | 3 |
| RTV2540 | Workshop in Studio Production | 3 |
| RTV2534 | Electronic Field Production | 3 |
| RTV2541C | Team Media Production and Lab | 4 |
| RTV2600C | Acting for the Lens and Camera and Lab | 3 |
| RTV2290 | Selected Topics in Remote Sports Production | 3 |
| RTV2940 | Practicum for Television Broadcasting | 4 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
| RTV1000C | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production and Lab | 4 |
| RTV1251 | Digital Video Editing | 4 |
| RTV1613 | Digital Video Effects | 3 |
2nd Semester
| RTV2241 | Producing for Television | 3 |
| RTV1510C | Studio Television Production and Lab | 4 |
| RTV2600C | Acting for the Lens and Camera and Lab | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 |
Math Core: Students seeking to transfer to Bachelor's program are recommended to complete MAC1105 to satisfy their Mathematics core requirement.
Summer Semester
Year 2
1st Semester
| RTV2541C | Team Media Production and Lab | 4 |
| RTV2540 | Workshop in Studio Production | 3 |
| RTV2534 | Electronic Field Production | 3 |
| RTV2290 | Selected Topics in Remote Sports Production | 3 |
2nd Semester
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 |
| RTV2940 | Practicum for Television Broadcasting | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 60