Television Production

The Television Production Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See CRC graduation requirements.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English. (PSLO-1)
• Research critically, filter the results and present them in a cogent manner. (PSLO-2)
• Resolve and execute standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection. (PSLO-3)
• Utilize basic video production equipment correctly, safely and creatively, including cameras, lights and audio, and control room equipment such as audio mixers, switchers, video recording, character generation and TelePrompter. (PSLO-4)
• Operate essential post production equipment for audio and video editing and distribution in a variety of contemporary and emerging methods. (PSLO-5)
• Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (PSLO-6)
• Demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility. (PSLO-7)
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (PSLO-8)

Camera Operator; Computer Graphic Artist; Non-Linear Video Editor; Technical Director; Audio Engineer; Broadcast Technician; Production Assistant; TV, Film, DVD, or Internet Producer/Director; Personal or Corporate Video Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

• Resolve and execute standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection. (PSLO-1)
• Utilize basic video production equipment correctly, safely and creatively, including cameras, lights and audio, and control room equipment such as audio mixers, switchers, video recording, character generation and TelePrompter. (PSLO-2)
• Operate essential post production equipment for audio and video editing and distribution in a variety of contemporary and emerging methods. (PSLO-3)
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (PSLO-4)

The US Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any program that is eligible for financial aid that "prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation." The following link provides Gainful Employment Disclosure information for this certificate program:

Gainful Employment Information for Television Production Certificate of Achievement

Camera Operator; Non-Linear Video Editors; Technical Director; Audio Engineer; Broadcast Technician; Production Assistant; TV, Film, DVD, or Internet Producer/Director; Personal or Corporate Video Some career options may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some career options or for preparation for transfer to a university program.