Radio and Television Broadcasting

Effective: Fall 2024
Associate in Arts Program Map
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This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

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  1. Review this program map to get an overview of the required courses
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Program Description

This two-year diploma program provides students with formal training to become leaders in the communication industry. All aspects of the radio and television industries are covered with the common focus of making graduates job-ready.

Equal importance is given to creative production elements and technical quality in operations.The program follows a hands-on approach to learning, stressing the importance of teamwork. Students follow a common curriculum that emphasizes announcing, broadcast journalism and production techniques.


What can I do with this major?

Here are some of the jobs for which this degree is a good preparation:

  • Journalists
  • News reporters
  • Sports reporters
  • News editors
  • Copy editors
  • Designers
  • Multimedia reporters
  • Photojournalists
  • Public Information officers
  • Public Relations practitioners
  • Advertising

Learning and Career Pathway
  • Communication, Language & Media

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= Critical Course = Prerequisite for Other Courses = Prerequisite Required = Required for Major GE = General Education

Semester 1

16 units

MCOM 50
Radio Studio Techniques

3 units
Introductory course in theory and application of audio production techniques for radio. Students will gain a basic understanding of audio equipment in both live and pre-recorded broadcasting. This includes recording equipment, mixers, digital audio production, radio program formats, broadcast writing and announcing skills.
Course Details:
  • Transfers to CSU

    • MCOM 40
    Introduction to Broadcasting

    3 units
    Introduces the history, theory, structure, function, economics, content and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, new media and their impact on culture and society. Includes, technological development, programming, ratings, legal aspects, and political and social control of broadcasting in America, and cross-cultural, international comparisons. Regulatory, ethical and occupational impact of the electronic media are also studied.
    Course Details:

    English 1- Critical Reading and Composition

    4 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    Semester 2

    15-16 units

    MCOM 60
    Beginning TV Studio Production

    3 units
    This course introduces the theory, terminology, and operation of a multi-camera television studio and control room. Topics include studio signal flow, directing, theory and operation of camera and audio equipment, switcher operation, fundamentals of lighting, graphics, video control, video recording, and real-time video production.
    Course Details:
  • Transfers to CSU

    • MCOM 41
    Introduction to Mass Communications

    3 units
    Survey of the interrelationships of media with society including history, structure and trends in a digital age. Discussion of theories and effects, economics, technology, law and ethics, global media, media literacy, and social issues, including gender and cultural diversity.
    Course Details:
  • Transfers to CSU

    • MCOM 42
    Writing for Broadcasting1

    3 units
    Techniques of writing for radio, television, film and electronic media; script writing in proper formats, including fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes. Includes a writing evaluation component as a significant part of the course requirement.
    Course Details:
    1. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A
      2. or
    2. Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1
  • Transfers to CSU
    • Terms Offered: Rotating

    Math Course for General Education: see a counselor to choose the appropriate course.

    3-4 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE
    • 1 - Offered once every 2 years.

    Semester 3

    15-14 units

    MCOM 61
    Television Studio Techniques II

    3 units
    Further experience in television studio operations, control room procedures, and program production. Designed to advance skills in operating television equipment, producing and directing television programs.
    Course Details:

    MCOM 44
    Radio & Television Announcing1

    3 units
    Developing skills in projection of personality, vocal performance and pronunciation necessary for communication of ideas in radio and television broadcasting under studio circumstances. Activities will equip students in understanding and developing themselves as integrated physiological, social, and psychological media personalities.
    Course Details:
    Terms Offered: Rotating

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    4-3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE

    Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

    2 units
    • 1 - Offered once every 2 years.

    Semester 4

    14 units

    MCOM 58 or MCOM 68 (Choose one)

    3 units

    MCOM 58
    Intermediate KCRH Radio Experience1

    3 units
    Intermediate practical experience in KCRH radio station operations including programming, music, audio production techniques, promotions, news, live sports, and underwriting sales. Experience in broadcast operation of KCRH-FM.
    or

    MCOM 68
    KCTH Television Experience

    3 units
    Practical experience in television production and programming.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MCOM 60
    2. Strongly Recommended: MCOM 61

    MCOM 43
    Advertising Sales & Media Management

    3 units
    Introduction to media advertising sales, including research, sales presentation, and airing of the commercial campaign. Media managerial objectives and procedures, including leadership, motivation, dealing with personnel and operations problems; and managing departments within media organizations.
    Course Details:

    Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

    3 units

    Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

    3 units

    Elective- see a counselor to choose a course that counts for elective units (can be any credit course).

    2 units
    • 1 - MCOM 58 requires MCOM 56 to be taken first.
    Total Units: 60 units
    This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.