Audio Broadcasting Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

The Audio Broadcasting certificate equips students with essential skills and creative techniques for success in the competitive and evolving field of audio broadcasting, including over-the-air signals, podcasting, and over-the-top distribution channels. Course offerings provide a broad overview of the broadcasting industry and its interrelationships while developing specialized, job-ready skills, with an emphasis on creating content that reflects diverse perspectives, engages a wide range of audiences, and promotes responsible and ethical media practices.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Arts & Humanities

Department

Film, Television, and Media

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Arts, Communication, Design

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Create a portfolio of work to demonstrate entry-level skills.

  2. Write a resume for entry level employment in media, television, or film production.

  3. Modify and edit film and media content for distribution.

  4. Produce content to be streamed for podcasts or broadcast radio.

  5. Qualify for entry-level work in media, television, or film production.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

Required Courses

18 units
Term 1

This course will give instruction and practice in performing and announcing. Topics include interpretation of copy, news casting, music continuity, interviewing, and the operation of audio equipment while performing. Students will practice commercial material and improvisational announcing. 

Course Details:

This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of broadcast audio production for podcasting, digital recording applications, and radio. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, digital audio workstations, and digital recording equipment. Students gain hands on experience recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software.

Course Details:

This course is designed for students who are interested in transforming a narrative concept into a practical production. By viewing, discussing, planning, and developing stories. Film, television, and media students will learn skills necessary to produce a film or video in a TV Studio and location environment. Topics include studio signal flow, directing, theory and operation of camera and audio equipment, switcher operation, fundamentals of lighting, graphics, video control and video recording and real-time video production.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000
  2. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000H
OR

Have you ever wondered how music videos and commercials are created? These productions use techniques of single camera operations. This course introduces the theories, terminologies, and operations of video production. The topics include composition, single-camera operation, portable field lighting, video recorder, audio recording and control, and editing. The aesthetic theories and fundamentals of scripting, producing, and directing for broadcast commercial or video to be used in other multimedia platforms. Students will plan and execute pre-production, production, and post-production working as a cohesive production crew.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: FTVM 130
  2. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000
  3. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000H
Term 2

This course provides comprehensive training in field audio production techniques for film and multimedia applications. Students will learn to record, edit, mix, and master audio for live events, dialogue, and sound effects in various media environments. Emphasis is placed on mastering digital audio workstations, troubleshooting technical challenges, and creating high-quality soundscapes that enhance storytelling and promote cultural inclusivity. By the end of the course, students will have practical experience with industry-standard tools and techniques essential for careers in entertainment, communications, and multimedia production.

Course Details:

This course focuses on the fundamental techniques, skills, and theories of editing as well as the technical requirements for assembling a digital video project. Through a series of hands-on projects, students will put traditional theories of picture and sound editing into practice. The course will also cover the history of nonlinear editing and provide an overview of the post-production process.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000
  2. Departmental Recommendation: ENGL C1000H

Radio and Podcast Operations introduces students to the advanced techniques and workflows necessary to create professional-quality audio content across multiple formats. Students will engage in producing short- and long-form projects, including podcasts, promotional spots, features, music segments, and news reports. Emphasis is placed on project development, team collaboration, audio engineering, scriptwriting, and understanding audience demographics. Students will also explore the importance of representation and inclusivity in audio media. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to produce broadcast-ready content suitable for outlets such as KVCR, YouTube, and managed podcast platforms.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: FTVM 110
  2. Prerequisite: FTVM 111
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