Anita Bevins, Professor, 386-506-3936, Anita.Bevins@daytonastate.edu
Bradley Moody, Digital Media Production Chairperson, 386-506-4469, Bradley_Moody@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Broadcast TV Production Certificate prepares students for employment in television and video production. The program emphasizes academic knowledge, problem-solving skills, professional work habits, and technical competencies required for studio and field production.
Description:
The Broadcast TV Production Certificate provides students with a comprehensive understanding of video production skills, including studio and field production techniques.
Continue Your Education
Apply this certificate toward:
- Broadcast Television Production A.S.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate team skills.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.
- Generate production schedules.
- Plan production sets.
- Create lighting for location and studio productions.
- Operate video cameras.
- Shoot studio and location footage.
- Record, mix, and edit audio.
- Operate control room equipment.
- Organize and edit video resources.
Completion Requirement:
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available, see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
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/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in Broadcast Television Production-related fields, including roles such as Broadcast Television Production occupations. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 768 workers are employed in these occupations, with an average annual salary of $50,290 and 69 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
27-4011 – Audio and Video Technicians
27-4031 – Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
|
| Demand Alignment |
Aligned to Region 27 labor-market demand data used for catalog review |
| Average Hourly Wage |
$24.18 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$50,290 |
| Annual Job Openings |
69 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 768 employed |
Occupational Overview: Set up, operate, and maintain audio and video equipment for live broadcasts, recorded productions, and media distribution.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $33,880 | 50th percentile: $50,290 | 90th percentile: $72,140.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS OEWS Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 27-4011 and 27-4031.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
24 Credits
| RTV1000 | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production | 4.00 |
| RTV1510 | Studio Television Production | 4.00 |
| RTV1670 | Television Directing | 3.00 |
| RTV2241 | Producing for Television | 3.00 |
| RTV2534 | Electronic Field Production | 3.00 |
| RTV2540 | Workshop in Studio Production | 3.00 |
| RTV2541 | Team Media Production | 4.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 24
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| RTV1000 | Fundamentals of Broadcast Production | 4.00 |
2nd Semester
| RTV1510 | Studio Television Production | 4.00 |
| RTV1670 | Television Directing | 3.00 |
| RTV2241 | Producing for Television | 3.00 |
Year 2
3rd Semester
| RTV2534 | Electronic Field Production | 3.00 |
| RTV2540 | Workshop in Studio Production | 3.00 |
| RTV2541 | Team Media Production | 4.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 24