Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 097901 - 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 Television Studio Production Certificate is to provide students with a working knowledge of principles necessary for successful entry into the field of television and video production.
Description:
The Television Studio Production Certificate program is a College Credit Certificate consisting of 12-hours of certificate courses in the area of television studio production. Students will have an opportunity to learn video production skills in the college's professional television station, WDSC-TV 15, during a succession of three courses. The certificate courses will also satisfy 12 of the 18-hour, lower division occupational/technical track required by the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program. A.A. students can earn this certificate and fulfill 12 credit hours of general education elective credits.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Exhibit team skills.
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Model safe and efficient work practices.
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Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions.
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Operate a video camera.
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Generate a studio and/or location footage.
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Record, mix, and edit audio resources.
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Use production control room equipment.
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Organize and edit video resources.
Financial Aid
The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available 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/.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Program Tuition and Fees*: |
$1,229 |
| Access Fee: |
$13.92 ($1.16 per credit) |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Lab Fees: |
$124.55 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
$115 |
*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: http://www.onetonline.org/find/quick?s=television+production.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is three (3) semesters. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) lists the placement rate (2016-17) for this field at 85%.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| RTV1000 | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production | 4 |
| RTV1510 | Studio Television Production | 4 |
| RTV2541 | Team Media Production | 4 |
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| RTV1000 | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production | 4 |
2nd Semester
| RTV1510 | Studio Television Production | 4 |
3rd Semester
Total Credit Hours: 12
Credits earned in this certificate may be applied toward lower division Occupational/Technical requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree.