Broadcast TV Production, A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 223300 - Catalog 2024/2025

Bradley Moody, Chairperson, 386-506-4469, Bradley.Moody@daytonastate.edu

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

James Helmer, Assistant Professor, 386-506-3629, James.Helmer@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:

  1. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
  2. Develop and produce a TV or video based project.
  3. Direct a TV production, video production, or webcast.
  4. Create a marketing and distribution plan.
  5. Demonstrate team skills.
  6. Operate studio and field video cameras.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate industry laws, regulations, trade terminology, and ethical practices.
  8. Design and generate graphic elements.
  9. Plan a production set and acquire appropriate production resources.
  10. Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions.
  11. Record, mix, and edit audio resources.
  12. Operate control room equipment.
  13. Organize and edit video resources.
  14. 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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Additional Completion Requirements

  • Program specific and prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

 

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communications Core (3 credits)

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

 

Mathematics Core (3 credits)

 
MGF2130Mathematical Thinking

3

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
AST1002Astronomy

3

BSC1005Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors)

3

CHM1020Chemistry in Society

3

EVR2001Introduction to Environmental Science

3

PHY1020Conceptual Physics

3

 

Social Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

AMH2010United States History to 1877

3

AMH2020United States History 1865 to Present

3

POS2041American Federal Government

3

AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.

 

Humanities Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

HUM2020Introduction to Humanities

3

THE1000Theatre Appreciation

3

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

RTV1000Fundamentals of Broadcast Production

4

RTV1251Digital Video Editing

4

RTV1510Studio Television Production

4

RTV1520Broadcast Videography

4

RTV1613Digital Video Effects

3

RTV1670Television Directing

3

RTV2241Producing for Television

3

RTV2534Electronic Field Production

3

RTV2540Workshop in Studio Production

3

RTV2541Team Media Production

4

RTV2600Acting for the Lens and Camera

3

RTV2290Selected Topics in Remote Sports Production

3

RTV2940Practicum for Television Broadcasting

4

 

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041)

3

MGF2130Mathematical Thinking

3

RTV1000Fundamentals of Broadcast Production

4

RTV1520Broadcast Videography

4

AMH2010, 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

RTV1251Digital Video Editing

4

RTV1613Digital Video Effects

3

RTV1510Studio Television Production

4

RTV2241Producing for Television

3

RTV1251, RTV1613: These courses are not offered each semester.

 

Year 2

3rd Semester

RTV2541Team Media Production

4

RTV1670Television Directing

3

RTV2534Electronic Field Production

3

RTV2540Workshop in Studio Production

3

RTV2290Selected Topics in Remote Sports Production

3

 

4th Semester

Humanities Core

3

RTV2600Acting for the Lens and Camera

3

RTV2940Practicum for Television Broadcasting

4

Natural Sciences Core

3

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

Total Credit Hours: 60