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Broadcast Media Production, Television Area of Concentration

Associate of Applied Science
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THIS PROGRAM IS SUSPENDED EFFECTIVE FALL 2022. NEW STUDENTS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED TO SUSPENDED PROGRAMS. STUDENTS ADMITTED TO THIS PROGRAM PRIOR TO FALL 2022 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH THIS DEGREE AFTER SPRING 2025. PLEASE REFER TO THEMEDIA PRODUCTION AA: 614ANDCONTACT A PROGRAM ADVISOR.

Do you have a goal to work in TV production? Then Montgomery College’s broadcast media production AAS, TV area of concentration is for you.

Montgomery College offers access to state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities with Montgomery College Television (MCTV). MCTV is an award-winning, nationally recognized full service HD operation, providing a 24/7 cable channel and professional video production services for the Montgomery College community.

MC’s TV program is a career-focused degree designed to teach you video and audio production skills through hands-on, experience-based classes in studio, field and post-production.

The knowledge and skills you will learn through this program will be of value in commercial, industrial, interactive, and educational media production and distribution.

You can use the associate’s degree to prepare for a new career, a career change, or you can focus on upgrading your current skills.

课程包括电视制作、视频编辑、音频制作技术、电视编导、媒体欣赏、电子领域制作等。

学生发展技术技能,写作技能,审美价值和专业态度,支持高度承诺的教师在生产领域的实践经验。

As a student at MC, you'll have the support, guidance, and opportunities you need to help you reach your goals.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Successfully record video and audio in studio and on location with various professional cameras, microphones, lights and recording devices.
  • Write content for broadcast and new media to engage, inform or entertain based on audience research.
  • Produce and edit professional segments and programs of various lengths for the television & media production industry and demonstrate this proficiency through a professional portfolio.
  • Solve technical and logistical problems through planning and preparation to successfully meet production deadlines.
  • Create a portfolio that reflects the rapidly changing structure of the television and video production industry and its employment opportunities.

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer.

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions.See all transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。

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  • MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up aCollege Central Network (CCN)new windowaccount and other job search topics.
  • Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.

Curriculum

Suggest Course Sequence: Broadcast Media Production, Television Area of Concentration

A suggested two-year course sequence for students in Broadcast Media Production, Television Area of Concentration

  • All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.


Suggested Course Sequence


All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


  • English Foundation 3semester hours(ENGF)

Third Semester


  • Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab 4semester hours (NSLD)

Fourth Semester


*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103, or choose from the following options:TVRA 100,TVRA 210,GDES 140or any PHOT elective.

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