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Communications: Radio and Television
The Radio and Television program encompasses the fields of broadcasting and cablecasting news, radio, television, film, multimedia, and concert productions, along with the expanding area of industrial video applications. The field includes all aspects of creation and production both behind and in front of cameras and microphones on KSDS-FM and the television production facilities through theoretical and practical applications. The Radio and Television Department seeks to prepare the student for transfer to four-year institutions or employment in the field and facilitates training in television production and performance.

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Certificate Associate in Science
Associate in Science Degrees: Communications: Radio and Television
Core Courses
CoursesUnits
RTVC 100, Introduction to Radio & Television
or RTVC 200, Introduction to Mass Communications
3
RTVC 107, Audio Production3
RTVC 110, Introduction to Scriptwriting3
RTVC 118, Television Studio Operations3
RTVC 160, Introduction to Cinema3
Total Units = 15
*Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.

Recommended Electives: Radio and Television 200, 245, 249A,B,C,D; CBTE 101 or equivalent, or a typing certificate of 35 WPM.

Radio
CoursesUnits
Core Courses15
RTVC 105, Media Performance3
RTVC 106, Acting for Radio/Voice-Over3
RTVC 115, Radio & Television Management Principles3
RTVC 130, Radio Programming3
RTVC 131, Advanced Radio Performance1
RTVC 132, Radio Remotes Special Events2
RTVC 140, Radio & Television News Writing3
RTVC 175, Radio & Television Sales3
RTVC 247A,B,C, OR D, Radio Broadcasting Practicum1
Total Units = 37

Broadcast News
CoursesUnits
Core Courses15
RTVC 105, Media Performance3
RTVC 121, Performance for Television3
RTVC 124, Electronic Field Production3
RTVC 126, Staging Television & Film OR RTVC 128, Lighting for Television & Film3
RTVC 140, Radio & Television News Writing3
RTVC 145, Television News Production4
RTVC 146, Television News Field Report3
Total Units = 37

Multimedia
CoursesUnits
Core Courses15
RTVC 151, Introduction to Multimedia3
Select twelve units from the following:
RTVC 124, Video Production
RTVC 152, Digital Audio Post Production
RTVC 153, Non-linear Editing
RTVC 154, Interactive Game Design
RTVC 157, Multimedia Production
12
Select six units from the following:
ARTG 125, Digital Media
PHOT 180, Digital Imaging
CISC 114, Introduction to Computer Graphics & Web Media
6
Total Units = 36

Video/Film
CoursesUnits
Core Courses15
RTVC 105, Media Performance3
RTVC 115, Radio & Television Management Principles3
RTVC 122, Television Production3
RTVC 124, Electronic Field Production3
RTVC 126, Staging Television & Film OR RTVC 128, Lighting For Television & Film3
RTVC 123, Advanced Television Production
or RTVC 146, The TV News Field Report
or RTVC 119, Acting for Film and Television
3
RTVC 127, Basic Television Production Switcher Operations0.5
RTVC 167, Motion Picture Production3
Total Units = 36.5
Recommended Electives: Photography 105.

Management
CoursesUnits
Core Courses15
RTVC 105, Media Performance3
RTVC 115, Radio & Television Management Principles3
RTVC 122, Television Production3
RTVC 130, Radio Programming3
RTVC 132, Radio Remotes & Special Events2
RTVC 175, Radio & Television Sales3
RTVC 176, Radio & Television Advertising Copy1
BUSE 201, Business Organization and Management3
Total Units = 36


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