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 WLTV-14 (Topper Station), 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 |
| COM 201 | Survey of Media | 3 |
| COM 202 | Communication in the Professional Sphere | 3 |
| COM 225 | Television Field Production | 4 |
| COM 231 | News Writing & Reporting | 3 |
| COM 311 | Media And Society | 3 |
| COM 410 | Media Law and Ethics | 4 |
| COM 401 | Media Theory | 3 |
| COM 402 | Strategic Media Research | 3 |
| COM 490 | Professional Media Portfolio | 1 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
| DMD 204 | Radio Production | 4 |
| COM 224 | Television Production I | 4 |
| COM 226 | Remote Broadcast Production | 3 |
| COM 232 | Broadcast News Writing | 3 |
| COM 329 | On Campus Intern TV or Radio | 2 |
| COM 362 | Podcasting: Story, Prod & Pub | 3 |
| COM 418 | Broadcast Performance | 3 |
| COM 323 | Intro To Cinema | 3 |
| Or | ||
| COM 324 | Documentary Film | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
| DMD 203 | Adobe Video Editing | 3 |
| DMD 300 | Sight, Sound and Motion | |
| MUS 287 | Recording Techniques I | 3 |
| MUS 288 | Recording Techniques II | 3 |
| COM 315 | Fundamentals of Public Relations | 3 |
| COM 420 | 3D Anim & Graphics | 3 |
| COM 426 | Social Media Campaigns | 3 |
| COM 428 | Prof Internship in Radio | 3 |
| COM 429 | Prof Internship in Television | 3 |
| COM 478 | Spec Top In Communications | 1 |
| COM 479 | 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