Communications Operations Technology
Overview
Communications operations technology programs prepare people to work in radio, television, and digital media.Programs in communications operations technology teach people to manage digital graphics. Students learn to set up, adjust, and take care of equipment.
Communications operations technology programs include topics such as:
- Radio, TV, and digital media production
- Interpersonal and mediated communications
- Business management
Schools
Many career and technical schools offer certificate programs in communications operations technology. Many community colleges offer certificate and associate degree programs in communications operations technology. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.
Several colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees in communications operations technology. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Broadcast Journalism
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Digital Communication and Media
- Photographic, Film, and Video Technology
- Radio and Television
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology
- Recording Arts Technology
Related Careers
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Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
For this program, schools recommend that you know how to use a computer and the Internet.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Technology
- Electricity and Electronics
- Film and Videotape
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Audio/Recording
- Broadcasting Fundamentals
- Computer and Video Graphics
- Digital Imaging
- Electronics for Telecommunications
- English
- Fundamentals of Design
- Mass Media
- Radio-TV Copywriting
- Scriptwriting
- Speech
- Telecommunications
- Trouble-Shooting Techniques
Things to Know
Many communications operations technologies programs are offered part time, with day and evening classes.
Schools
Spokane Area
Spokane Community College
- Electronics Engineering--Applications
Tacoma Area
Bates Technical College (Central/Mohler Campus)
- Broadcast and Video Elements
- Broadcasting/Video Production Core Certificates
- Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Engineering
- Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Production
Tri-Cities Area
Local Union 112 NECA Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
- Limited Energy Technician
West Side Area
Centralia College
- Media Studies--Film