Broadcast Communications Technology - Luzerne County Community College

Broadcast Communications Technology from Luzerne County Community College is a Campus Associate Radio and Television degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Degree Description: The Broadcast Communications Technology curriculum utilizes a ?hands-on? approach whenever feasible, to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the theory and skills vital in the broadcast medium, as well as the private and corporate communications fields. An emphasis is placed on student competency in the operation of advanced technology equipment in audio and video production, and in the latest computer graphics video systems. There is also concentration on the writing skills required by the student in the areas of broadcast journalism, documentary production, commercial and dramatic production, and video/multi-media/Internet presentation for business and industry. Upon completion, students should have a firm knowledge of the written and technical foundations required in commercial radio and television , independent video production, along with the multi-media/Internet techniques used in varied corporate areas. The wide range of ?hands on? experiences on existing and emerging technology equipment augments knowledge acquired in the classroom, and better prepares the student for entry to an intermediate-level career in television, radio, video production, music recording, computer graphics and animation, or website design. It also provides a solid platform for transfer to a 4-year degree program. All courses are taught in on-campus studios, and on-location throughout the area. Students participate in the campus and community cable channel, Luzerne TV, and in the licensed broadcast station, WSFX-FM. The student's experience will culminate in a Professional Internship at a local radio and television station, video production facility, recording studio, or corporate communications department, or in a Special Projects Workshop in which the student develops and executes a complete video, audio, multi-media, computer graphic/animation or website project of professional quality. View more details on Luzerne County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radio and Television courses.