Broadcasting
Whether you are interested in performing in front of the camera, editing footage, writing the story, or running the show, the Broadcasting Program provides you with the education, training, and experience you need to be ready for an exciting career in the media industry.
The student graduating with a major in broadcasting will be able to produce a journalistic video story using professional video cameras, AVID editing systems, will be able to operate studio production equipment associated with live news broadcasts and will be able to write, produce and direct live studio productions and news magazine feature stories. Broadcasting students receive hands-on instruction in studios at , and campus radio station WGLZ.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (Broadcasting)
The student graduating with a degree in broadcasting will be able to:
- Produce a journalistic video story using professional video cameras and AVID editing systems
- Operate studio production equipment associated with live news broadcasts
- Produce and direct live studio productions
- Write broadcast news and news magazine feature stories
- Determine when additional information is needed for a given purpose
- Evaluate the credibility of sources of information and opinion
The Bachelor of Science Communication: Broadcasting degree consists of 37 general studies credits, Communications core credits, Broadcasting foundations, upper level hours in Broadcasting and restricted Broadcast electives.
| Code | Title | Credits |
| Survey of Media | 3 | |
| Communication in the Professional Sphere | 3 | |
| Television Field Production | 4 | |
| News Writing & Reporting | 3 | |
| Media And Society | 3 | |
| Media Law and Ethics | 4 | |
| Media Theory | 3 | |
| Strategic Media Research | 3 | |
| Professional Media Portfolio | 1 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
| Media Sales | 3 | |
| Television Production II | 3 | |
| Writing For Radio And TV | 3 | |
| TV Studio News Dir & Prod | 3 | |
| Non-Linear Editing | 3 | |
| TV Studio News Dir & Prod II | 3 | |
| Broadcasting Practicum | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
| Radio Production | 4 | |
| Television Production I | 4 | |
| Remote Broadcast Production | 3 | |
| Broadcast News Writing | 3 | |
| On Campus Intern TV or Radio | 2 | |
| Podcasting: Story, Prod & Pub | 3 | |
| Broadcast Performance | 3 | |
| Intro To Cinema | 3 | |
| Or | ||
| Documentary Film | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
| Adobe Video Editing | 3 | |
| Sight, Sound and Motion | ||
| Recording Techniques I | 3 | |
| Recording Techniques II | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Relations | 3 | |
| 3D Anim & Graphics | 3 | |
| Social Media Campaigns | 3 | |
| Prof Internship in Radio | 3 | |
| Prof Internship in Television | 3 | |
| Spec Top In Communications | 1 | |
| Spec Prob In Communications | 3 |
Broadcasting Program Requirements
1. All students must meet COM requirements of an overall GPA of 2.5 and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 to take upper level courses.
2. A minimum of 40 upper-level courses must successfully be completed.
- Academic 4-Year Plan(s)
- BS-Broadcasting 4 Year Plan
Outside of the classroom, you will experience
Resources
Faculty
Christian Lee
Department of Media and Visual Arts
Jeff Pfister
Department of Media and Visual Arts
Jared Thompson
Department of Media and Visual Arts