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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
Career Options:

Examples of employment options available in entry level radio, television, and film production after successful completion of the associate degree program include:
  • On-air-personality
  • Radio news reporter
  • Radio and television program writer/producer
  • Television operations engineer
  • News photographer
  • Audio engineer
  • Director and videographer
  • Studio positions
Careers which require four-year degrees in radio and television include:
  • Motion picture writer/producer
  • Radio and television salesperson
  • Manager
  • News writer/reporter
  • News producer
Careers in multmedia and industrial/instructional video require an associate and often a four-year degree.