Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology
Overview
Broadcasting technology programs prepare people to make radio and television shows under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers.Radio and television broadcasting technology programs include topics such as:
- Sound and lighting
- Camera operation and maintenance
- Power and feed control
- Studio operations
- Broadcast engineering
Concentrations
In radio and television broadcasting technology, students may be able to specialize in:
- Audiovisual communications technologies
- Radio and television broadcasting technology
Schools
Many community colleges and two-year schools offer certificate and associate degree programs in radio and television broadcasting 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 radio and television broadcasting 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
- Communications Operations Technology
- Digital Communication and Media
- Photographic, Film, and Video Technology
- Radio and Television
- Recording Arts Technology
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
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
- Film and Videotape
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Audio/Recording
- Broadcasting Fundamentals
- Cinematography
- Computer and Video Graphics
- Digital Imaging
- Editing Techniques
- Electronics for Telecommunications
- Radio-TV Copywriting
- Scriptwriting
- Speech
- Telecommunications
- Trouble-Shooting Technique
Things to Know
Many radio and television broadcasting technology programs are offered part time, with day and evening classes.
Many schools offer broadcast journalism programs. These programs usually do not train you to operate equipment; they prepare you to become on-air broadcasters and reporters.
Broadcasters and technicians are subject to standards set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Schools
King-Snohomish Area
Green River College
- Broadcasting
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