Students master the five main components of television and radio production, often using professional, industry-standard equipment:
Students master the five main components of television and radio production, often using professional, industry-standard equipment:
TV and Radio Broadcasting:
Required Courses:
Students master the five main components of television and radio production, often using professional, industry-standard equipment:
Camera Operation: Learning camera setup, movement, shot composition, and proper handling for both studio and field (Electronic News Gathering/ENG) production.
Audio Engineering: Understanding microphones, sound mixing boards, sound design, recording audio, and mastering sound levels for broadcast quality.
Lighting Design: Learning three-point lighting principles, operating studio lights, and understanding how lighting affects the mood and visual quality of a production.
Editing & Post-Production: Becoming proficient with industry-standard software (like Adobe Premiere Pro) to assemble video, mix audio, add graphics, and perform color correction.
Equipment Management: Proper setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of video switchers, character generators, and other studio and field equipment.
Beyond operating equipment, a large focus is placed on the content creation and professional skills required to inform and engage an audience:
Scriptwriting: Constructing scripts for various formats, including news packages, commercials, public service announcements (PSAs), and short films, while adhering to established broadcast formats.
Broadcast Journalism: Learning how to research news issues, interview sources, and write clearly and concisely in a comprehensive news style for both radio and television.
On-Air Performance: Developing public speaking skills, clear diction, and an engaging delivery style necessary for news anchoring, radio announcing (DJ), and presenting.
Media Law & Ethics: Understanding key legal issues, such as copyright law, FCC regulations, and ethical responsibilities in reporting and content creation.
The pathway integrates skills crucial for success in the media industry and beyond:
Work-Based Learning (WBL): Many programs require or highly encourage internship hours or participation in a school-based enterprise (like a school news channel or radio station) to gain real-world experience.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Working effectively as a production team in various roles (director, producer, camera operator, audio engineer) to achieve a unified, high-quality broadcast.
Marketing & Promotion: Learning basic concepts of promoting content, including audience analysis and using social media platforms to grow a station's viewership/listenership.
Portfolio Development: Creating a professional portfolio of completed video and audio projects to showcase abilities when applying for college or entry-level jobs.
Dual Credit/Certification: Students may earn Dual Credits from colleges like Ivy Tech and/or prepare for industry certifications (e.g., Adobe Certified Associate).