Sports Announcing and Production, AA

Emphasis: Sports Announcing and Production

Degree: Associate in Arts

Total Units: 94

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. 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. Students primarily interested in Sports Announcing have the opportunity to perfect their skills on the campus radio station KCED FM, on live broadcasts over the local cable access channel and in the College’s Television studio and production rooms. Classes and practical application will students develop skills sports announcers use to broadcast and report on sporting events. Students also have the opportunity to host their own sports discussion show on KCED as well as calling the play-by-play action of College Basketball, Baseball and local High School Football games. Instruction on vocal techniques, production, conducting and recording interviews, writing and research as well specific duties of each member of a broadcast booth will be covered.

Students who transfer to a four-year college should consult their advisors for choice of distribution credit and elective courses.