Television Studio Production


College Credit Certificate   |   Program Code: 097901   |   Catalog: 2026-2027


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

Bradley Moody, Digital Media Production Chairperson, 386-506-3276, Ext. 4469, Bradley.Moody@daytonastate.edu

Program Overview

Mission:

The Television Studio Production Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in television and video studio production.

Description:

The Television Studio Production Certificate is a 12-credit college credit certificate in television studio production. Students develop video production skills through hands-on experience in the college's professional television station, WDSC-TV.

Continue Your Education

Apply this certificate toward:

  • Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Exhibit team skills.
  2. Model safe and efficient work practices.
  3. Create lighting for location and studio productions.
  4. Operate video cameras.
  5. Generate studio and/or location footage.
  6. Record, mix, and edit audio resources.
  7. Use production control room equipment.
  8. Organize and edit video resources.

Completion Requirement:

  • Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.

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/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 Television Studio Production-related fields, including roles such as Television Studio 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

12 Credits

RTV1000Fundamentals of Broadcast Production

4.00

RTV1510Studio Television Production

4.00

RTV2541Team Media Production

4.00

 

Sample Program of Study

1st Semester

RTV1000Fundamentals of Broadcast Production

4.00

 

2nd Semester

RTV1510Studio Television Production

4.00

 

3rd Semester

RTV2541Team Media Production

4.00

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

 

Total Credit Hours: 12

Note:

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.