Broadcasting - Champlain College

Broadcasting from Champlain College is a Campus Bachelor Journalism degree that prepares you for a Communications career. In the fast-moving world of radio, television and telecommunications, the changes in technologies provide exciting opportunities. Broadcast stations, cable systems, direct broadcast satellites and the Internet offer an unprecedented number of channels of news and entertainment. What is different about this program? Champlain's curriculum is designed to give direction to your creative expressions, to offer you diversified technological expertise, and to provide you with practical training in writing for the media, media production and media management. In addition to regular course work, you will gain practical experience through participation in projects at the campus newspaper, the campus television studio and digital editing suites and with internships at Burlington-area media outlets and companies. Champlain's program competencies are designed to ensure that you acquire the skills and knowledge in broadcasting necessary for professional career opportunities. Learning by Doing Hands-on learning, real-world experience and a solid academic curriculum form the foundation for your career in the information age. As a student in Champlain's Broadcasting program, you will explore the countless ways people and organizations communicate with each other using words, images, music and design. You'll learn to analyze mass media with a critical eye, studying the impact on society and exploring related ethical and legal issues, and you'll develop skills to express your own ideas clearly and forcefully. This program is designed around a primary goal: to inspire students into elevating our culture through the creation of thoughtful, responsible communication. Program Highlights Hands-on learning, real-world experience and a solid academic curriculum form the foundation for your career in the information age. As a student in Champlain's Broadcasting program, you will explore the countless ways people and organizations communicate with each other using words, images, music and design. You'll learn to analyze mass media with a critical eye, studying the impact on society and exploring related ethical and legal issues, and you'll develop skills to express your own ideas clearly and forcefully. This program is designed around a primary goal: to inspire students into elevating our culture through the creation of thoughtful, responsible communication. Learn about all aspects of the broadcasting field -- You'll learn both the tactical skills (writing, understanding of media, etc.) needed to succeed on a day-to-day basis and the "big picture" strategic orientation that organizations of all types are seeking to help them deal with today's increasingly complex communications challenges. Master professional skills and procedures using cutting-edge technology -- Gain hands-on experience with industry-quality equipment in digital editing suites, a television studio, plus numerous video labs, computer labs and audio studios. Champlain offers state-of-the-art facilities to teach professional practices so you can land an entry-level position armed with an array of finely honed skills Learn through a mix of theory and hands-on experience -- Classes range from production-oriented, where you'll learn to script, direct, shoot and edit videos shot on location, to the theoretical, where you'll learn the historical and critical context of mass communication within a context of cultural, economic and technological factors, enabling you to create ethical, enlightened work. Gain an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to media education -- By learning as many facets of the field as possible, you'll gain flexibility and depth of experience. The curriculum combines production, scriptwriting, history, theory and management, plus a strong foundation in business, to help you develop the confidence, experience, creativity and discipline necessary to find employment in the media industry. Learn about real-life environments from industry experts -- As mentors both in and out of the classroom, the faculty contribute a wealth of experience from a variety of professional backgrounds including radio, television, public relations, journalism , advertising, publishing, theater and film. Get involved in an internship -- Jump-start your career with a 140-hour internship your senior year at a communication company, government agency, broadcasting outlet or public institution. This real-world experience is critical in this major to provide you with a production portfolio for your employment search. Career Opportunities Include: Assignment editor Audio engineer Audio recording Broadcast technician Community relations director Concert tour manager Independent producer Master control operator Multimedia producer News director News reporter/anchor On-air meteorologist Radio personality Recording production assistant Sports anchor Studio manager Technical director TV director TV producer Video editor Writer Broadcasters work in: Advertising agencies Commercial TV stations Commercial radio stations Corporate/Industrial television Internet media Local cable systems News feed services Public television stations Public radio stations Public relations firms Radio and television networks Syndication services Wire services View more details on Champlain College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Journalism courses.