Radio Broadcasting or Television Production, AA

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Emphasis: Radio Broadcasting or Television Production

Degree: Associate in Arts

Total Units: 91

Purpose: The Media Studies program is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media which includes: Radio, Television, Video Production, Film, Broadcast Journalism and Sports Announcing. In some cases, this program is equally suited for students interested in a two-year terminal degree prior to entry in the media field. The Electronic Media facilities at Centralia College are unique among Washington State community colleges. Students learn on professional audio and video equipment and are provided experience in numerous areas of production. KCED-FM, a fully equipped radio station authorized by the Federal Communications Commission, is operated by students in the Media Studies programs. Those students desiring an emphasis in radio broadcasting have ample opportunity for live “on-the air” experience in broadcasting as well as studio production experience. The Centralia College television studio and production facilities are well equipped and provide experience in taping, directing, editing, and producing. Students who transfer to a four-year college should consult their advisors for choice of distribution credit and elective courses.

Suggested Order of Classes

Term 1

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (C) 5 Unit(s)
M ST 230 - Intro to Radio 5 Unit(s) *
M ST 260 - Intro TV & Video Production 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 15

Term 2

ENGL& 102 - Composition II (C) 5 Unit(s)
M ST 231 - Advanced Radio Broadcasting 3 Unit(s)
M ST 261 - Introduction to Editing 5 Unit(s)
Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) 1 Unit(s)

Total Units: 14

Term 3

CMST& 102 - Introduction to Mass Media (H) 5 Unit(s)
M ST 220 - Introduction to Broadcast News (H) 5 Unit(s)
M ST 262 - Television Production 5 Unit(s)
Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) 1 Unit(s)

Total Units: 16

Term 4

M ST 271 - Radio Broadcasting Internship 1 Unit(s)
OR
M ST 281 - TV Broadcasting Internship 1 Unit(s)
Humanities Distribution (H) 5 Unit(s)
Natural Science Distribution (NS) 5 Unit(s)
Social Science Distribution (SS) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 16

Term 5

Humanities Distribution (H) 5 Unit(s)
Natural Science Distribution (NS) 5 Unit(s)
Social Science Distribution (SS) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 15

Term 6

Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) 1 Unit(s)
Natural Science Distribution (NS) 5 Unit(s)
Quantitative Skills Distribution (M) 5 Unit(s)
Social Science Distribution (SS) 5 Unit(s)

Total Units: 16

Note:

*Radio Majors

In cooperation with a professional radio or television company, a student may enroll in M ST 190, Cooperative Work Experience. The student may receive up to 12 units for learning that occurs on the job. Attendance at a Work Experience Seminar is required of Co-op students. You must take the Work Experience Seminar before or in the same quarter as the Co-op course.