View Broadcast Journalism Certificate (R): 207
View Digital Multimedia Production Certificate (R): 214
View Radio (R): 309
View Radio Production Certificate (R): 208
View Television (R): 310
View Television Production Certificate (R): 209
The communication and broadcasting technology curricula provide training for careers in radio production, television production, and related fields in digital media, such as "e-radio" production and digital video editing. Courses are designed to benefit those seeking new careers and the upgrading of current skills, as well as recent high school graduates exploring career opportunities in the electronic media.
There are two programs leading to the A.A.S. in communication and broadcasting technology. Students in either the radio or the television A.A.S. track study broad industry-wide topics, including an introduction to broadcasting, audio production techniques, broadcast journalism, broadcast management, and basic television production. Having acquired this core knowledge, degree-seeking students move on to advanced hands-on, experience-based classes in either radio or television production. This advanced study helps students develop technical skill, aesthetic values, and professional attitudes that will be of value in commercial, industrial, and educational media production and distribution. A transferable General Education component rounds out the two A.A.S. programs.
Students interested in concentrated career preparation without the General Education component may choose certificate curricula in broadcast journalism, digital multimedia production (which provides technical skills training in digital videography and video editing and digital audio production), radio production, or television production.
For more information on communication and broadcasting technology curricula, please contact the Communication Arts Technologies Department.
This certificate curriculum provides an intensive course of study focused on providing proficiency in broadcast journalism skills, techniques, and procedures. This concentrated approach can assist those persons seeking first-time employment with a television news organization, those planning to change careers to a news-based field, or those currently working in television production other than news who wish to upgrade or expand their skills.
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I |
3 |
| TR 101 |
Digital Video Editing |
4 |
| TR 129 |
Introduction to Broadcasting |
3 |
| TR 130 |
Television Production |
4 |
| TR 131 |
Audio Production Techniques |
4 |
| TR 139 |
Writing for Television and Radio |
3 |
| TR 237 |
Broadcast Journalism |
3 |
| TR 240 |
Advanced Television Production |
4 |
| TR 255 |
Advanced Broadcast Journalism |
3 |
| TR 258 |
Electronic Field Production |
3 |
Total credit hours 34 |
Program Outcomes for the Broadcast Journalism Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate problem solving skills that incorporate both the technical and creative aspects of the process of creating compelling and accurate video/audio content for use in a TV news environment.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and to demonstrate an understanding of broadcast style writing and radio and TV news production processes.
- Understand and employ the technical procedures involved in creating digital video and audio media in a server-based, collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency with professional quality computer software used in digital editing.
- Understand and employ contemporary design elements to create visually stimulating and aesthetically balanced graphics and video.
- Demonstrate proficiency with audio procedures to create audio and video segments and final projects with balanced sound that falls within acceptable levels.
- Demonstrate planning and preparation skills for efficient execution of technical procedures in a deadline oriented environment.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits, including paperwork and computer file management.
- Demonstrate safe practices in the use of technical video and audio equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Develop writing portfolio and a video/audio portfolio demonstrating journalism skills and technical proficiency for prospective employment.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure
Institution OPEID: 006911
Program CIP: 10.0202
Program Length: 4 semesters (this does not include time for developmental or AELP courses)
Related Occupations: Broadcast Technicians | Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | Film and Video Editors
Cost:
- Cost for entire program completed in 4 semesters: $4,964
- Total estimated costs for books and supplies for the entire program: $1,200
- More cost information
Montgomery College does not offer on-campus housing
Debt at Program Completion:
Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012:
- 2 students completed this program; 0 of them had student loan debt upon completing the program
- Median cumulative debt for all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers):
$0 Federal student loan debt
$0 Private loan debt
Program Completion in Normal Time: 0 of 2 students completed the program within 4 semesters
Job Placement: This program is not required to collect job placement information by the college's accrediting agency. This information will be updated as it becomes available.
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Revised: Effective Semester - Spring 2008
This certificate curriculum focuses on creating original digital video, animation and audio source materials and editing these original files and existing resource materials into digital media presentations suitable for educational, commercial or corporate use. This certificate is intended to assist those seeking first-time employment or planning to change careers, and those currently working, who wish to upgrade or expand their skills . The curriculum is intended for individuals who plan to work as employees or as self -employed entrepreneurs.
| TR 101 |
Digital Video Editing |
4 |
| TR 130 |
Television Production |
4 |
| TR 131 |
Audio Production Techniques |
4 |
| TR 258 |
Electronic Field Production |
|
| OR |
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| CG 210 |
Computer Graphics: Introduction to Animation |
3- 4 |
| TR 295 |
Advanced Digital Media Production |
4 |
Total credit hours 19-20 |
Program Outcomes for the Digital Multimedia Production Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate problem solving skills that incorporate both the technical and creative aspects of the process of DVD creation for a mass market, based on client specifications and the target audience.
- Understand and employ the technical procedures involved in creating digital video and audio media in a server-based, collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and to demonstrate an understanding of target audience and production processes.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency with computer software used in digital editing, DVD creation, and incorporating links to internet sources to complete projects.
- Understand and employ contemporary design elements to create visually stimulating and aesthetically balanced graphics and video.
- Demonstrate proficiency with audio procedures to create video segments and final DVD projects with balanced sound that falls within acceptable levels.
- Demonstrate planning and preparation skills for efficient execution of technical procedures, adhering to client specified deadlines.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits, including paperwork and computer file management.
- Demonstrate safe practices in the use of technical video and audio equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Develop portfolio of multimedia projects representing creativity and technical proficiency for professional use.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure
Institution OPEID: 006911
Program CIP: 10.0299
Program Length: 3 semesters (this does not include time for developmental or AELP courses)
Related Occupations: Broadcast Technicians | Film and Video Editors
Cost:
- Cost for entire program completed in 3 semesters: $2,920
- Total estimated costs for books and supplies for the entire program: $1,000
- More cost information
Montgomery College does not offer on-campus housing
Debt at Program Completion:
Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012:
- 0 students completed this program; 0 of them had student loan debt upon completing the program
- Median cumulative debt for all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers):
$0 Federal student loan debt
$0 Private loan debt
Program Completion in Normal Time: 0 of 0 students completed the program within 3 semesters
Job Placement: This program is not required to collect job placement information by the college's accrediting agency. This information will be updated as it becomes available.
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This A.A.S. track is designed primarily to educate the student interested in seeking a career in radio broadcasting. Emphasis is placed on the study of skills associated with performance, production, technical operation, and management in the field of radio communications.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.
| General Education Requirements |
| Foundation Courses |
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| |
English foundation |
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1-3 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3 |
| |
Speech foundation |
3 |
| Distribution Courses |
|
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| MU 110 |
Listening to Music (ARTD) |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences distribution with lab |
4 |
| Program Requirements |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I* |
3 |
| MU 133 |
History of Jazz |
3 |
| SP 109 |
Voice and Diction |
3 |
| TR 104 |
Media Appreciation |
3 |
| TR 129 |
Introduction to Broadcasting |
3 |
| TR 131 |
Audio Production Techniques |
4 |
| TR 139 |
Writing for Television and Radio |
3 |
| TR 215 |
Computers in Radio |
3 |
| TR 233 |
Radio Production |
4 |
| TR 237 |
Broadcast Journalism |
3 |
| TR 249 |
Broadcast Management and Engineering |
3 |
| TR 255 |
Advanced Broadcast Journalism |
3 |
| TR 256 |
Radio Station Operation |
3 |
Total credit hours 61-63 |
* EN 101 if needed for EN 102/109 or general elective.
Program Outcomes for the Communication and Broadcasting Technology A.A.S. Degree - Radio
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate problem solving skills that incorporate both the technical and creative aspects of the process of creating audio content for use in broadcast radio or audio production.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and to incorporate general education course material into understanding of radio formats for specific target audiences and of audio production processes.
- Understand and employ the technical procedures involved in creating digital audio media in a server-based, collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency with professional quality computer software used in audio editing and digital audio content creation.
- Demonstrate proficiency with audio procedures to create final projects with balanced sound that falls within acceptable levels.
- Demonstrate planning and preparation skills for efficient execution of technical procedures in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits, including paperwork and computer file management.
- Demonstrate safe practices in the use of technical audio production equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Develop a portfolio of audio projects demonstrating creativity and technical proficiency for prospective employment.
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This certificate curriculum provides an intensive course of study focused on providing proficiency in radio production skills. This concentrated approach can assist those persons seeking first-time employment in the radio production industry, those planning to change careers into radio, or those currently working in radio who wish to upgrade or expand their skills.
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I |
3 |
| TR 129 |
Introduction to Broadcasting |
3 |
| TR 131 |
Audio Production Techniques |
4 |
| TR 215 |
Computers in Radio |
3 |
| TR 233 |
Radio Production |
4 |
| TR 249 |
Broadcasting Management and Engineering |
3 |
| TR 256 |
Radio Station Operation |
3 |
Total credit hours 23 |
Program Outcomes for the Radio Production Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate problem solving skills that incorporate both the technical and creative aspects of the process of creating audio content for use in broadcast radio or audio production.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and to demonstrate an understanding of radio formats for specific target audiences and of audio production processes.
- Understand and employ the technical procedures involved in creating digital audio media in a server-based, collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency with professional quality computer software used in audio editing and digital audio content creation.
- Demonstrate proficiency with audio procedures to create final projects with balanced sound that falls within acceptable levels.
- Demonstrate planning and preparation skills for efficient execution of technical procedures.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits, including paperwork and computer file management.
- Demonstrate safe practices in the use of technical audio production equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Develop a portfolio of audio projects demonstrating creativity and technical proficiency for prospective employment.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure
Institution OPEID: 006911
Program CIP: 10.0299
Program Length: 3 semesters (this does not include time for developmental or AELP courses)
Related Occupations: Broadcast Technicians
Cost:
- Cost for entire program completed in 3 semesters: $3,358
- Total estimated costs for books and supplies for the entire program: $1,000
- More cost information
Montgomery College does not offer on-campus housing
Debt at Program Completion:
Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012:
- 3 students completed this program; 0 of them had student loan debt upon completing the program
- Median cumulative debt for all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers):
$0 Federal student loan debt
$0 Private loan debt
Program Completion in Normal Time: 0 of 3 students completed the program within 3 semesters
Job Placement: This program is not required to collect job placement information by the college's accrediting agency. This information will be updated as it becomes available.
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This A.A.S. track is designed primarily to prepare the student interested in gaining knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in television, specifically television production, engineering, and management. Through an unusually extensive amount of practical experience, the track will prepare the student to enter the job market with the appropriate education for industrial, commercial, governmental, and educational television.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.
| General Education Requirements |
| Foundation Courses |
|
|
| |
English foundation |
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1-3 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3 |
| |
Speech foundation |
3 |
| Distribution Courses |
|
|
| TR 104 |
Media Appreciation (ARTD) |
3 |
| |
Behavioral and social sciences distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences distribution with lab |
4 |
| Program Requirements |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I* |
3 |
| TR 101 |
Digital Video Editing |
4 |
| TR 129 |
Introduction to Broadcasting |
3 |
| TR 130 |
Television Production |
4 |
| TR 131 |
Audio Production Techniques |
4 |
| TR 139 |
Writing for Television and Radio |
3 |
| TR 237 |
Broadcast Journalism |
3 |
| TR 238 |
Television Directing |
3 |
| TR 240 |
Advanced Television Production |
4 |
| TR 249 |
Broadcast management and Engineering |
3 |
| TR 255 |
Advanced Broadcast Journalism |
3 |
| TR 258 |
Electronic field Production |
3 |
Total credit hours 60-62 |
* EN 101 if needed for EN 102/109 or general elective
Program Outcomes for the Communication & Broadcasting Technology A.A.S. Degree - Television
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate problem solving skills that incorporate both the technical and creative aspects of the process of creating video/audio content for use in broadcast television, instructional delivery, or corporate marketing.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and to incorporate general education course material into understanding of target audience and production processes.
- Understand and employ the technical procedures involved in creating digital video and audio media in a server-based, collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency with professional quality computer software used in non-linear, digital video editing.
- Understand and employ contemporary design elements to create visually stimulating and aesthetically balanced graphics and video.
- Demonstrate proficiency with audio procedures to create video segments and final projects with balanced sound that falls within acceptable levels.
- Demonstrate planning and preparation skills for efficient execution of technical procedures in a deadline oriented environment.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits, including paperwork and computer file management.
- Demonstrate safe practices in the use of technical video and audio equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Develop a portfolio of video/audio projects demonstrating creativity and technical proficiency for prospective employment.
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This certificate curriculum provides an intensive course of study focused on providing proficiency in television production skills, techniques, and procedures. This concentrated approach can assist those persons seeking first-time employment in television production, those planning to change careers into television production, and those currently working in television who wish to upgrade or expand their skills.
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I |
3 |
| TR 101 |
Digital Video Editing |
4 |
| TR 129 |
Introduction to Broadcasting |
3 |
| TR 130 |
Television Production |
4 |
| TR 131 |
Audio Production Techniques |
4 |
| TR 238 |
Television Directing |
3 |
| TR 240 |
Advanced Television Production |
4 |
| TR 258 |
Electronic Field Production |
3 |
Total credit hours 28 |
Program Outcomes for the Television Production Certificate
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate problem solving skills that incorporate both the technical and creative aspects of the process of creating video/audio content for use in broadcast television, instructional delivery, or corporate marketing.
- Demonstrate the ability, verbally and in writing, to think critically and to demonstrate an understanding of target audience and production processes.
- Understand and employ the technical procedures involved in creating digital video and audio media in a server-based, collaborative environment.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency with professional quality computer software used in non-linear, digital video editing.
- Understand and employ contemporary design elements to create visually stimulating and aesthetically-balanced graphics and video.
- Demonstrate proficiency with audio procedures to create video segments and final projects with balanced sound that falls within acceptable levels.
- Demonstrate planning and preparation skills for efficient execution of technical procedures.
- Develop constructive, organized work habits, including paperwork and computer file management.
- Demonstrate safe practices in the use of technical video and audio equipment and computer hardware and software.
- Develop a portfolio of video/audio projects demonstrating creativity and technical proficiency for prospective employment.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure
Institution OPEID: 006911
Program CIP: 10.0299
Program Length: 3 semesters (this does not include time for developmental or AELP courses)
Related Occupations: Broadcast Technicians | Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | Film and Video Editors
Cost:
- Cost for entire program completed in 3 semesters: $4,088
- Total estimated costs for books and supplies for the entire program: $1,200
- More cost information
Montgomery College does not offer on-campus housing
Debt at Program Completion:
Between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012:
- 2 students completed this program; 1 of them had student loan debt upon completing the program
- Median cumulative debt for all students (both borrowers and non-borrowers):
$0 Federal student loan debt
$0 Private loan debt
Program Completion in Normal Time: 0 of 2 students completed the program within 3 semesters
Job Placement: This program is not required to collect job placement information by the college's accrediting agency. This information will be updated as it becomes available.
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Refer to course description pages to identify courses with prerequisites.
Courses in italics meet General Education requirements.