Associate in Science - Digital Television and Media Production
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Cocoa
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: AHSC
Program Code: DTAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 09.0702
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1609070213
This hands-on, skills-based degree program enables students to develop competencies in fields where television, computers, and the Internet converge. Students produce broadcast quality television in the studios of WEFS-TV and on location using professional digital cameras and editing facilities.
Digital Media combine the best practices from existing disciplines (photography, video, audio recording, and graphics) with an aggressive approach to learning about new tools, techniques, and concepts in preparation for entry into the digital media workplace.
The A.S. Digital Television and Production degree has the following associated College Credit Certificates (CCCs):
- Broadcast Production CCC
- Digital Video Fundamentals and Production CCC
- Television Studio Production CCC
Refer to the Associate in Science Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| FIL 1002 | Appreciation of the Motion Picture 1 | 3 |
| FIL 1420 | Introduction to the Filmmaking Process | 3 |
| MUMC 2600 | Introduction to Sound Recording Techniques | 4 |
| PGYC 2801 | Digital Imaging 1 | 3 |
| PGYC 2802 | Digital Imaging 2 | 3 |
| RTV 1000 | Survey of Broadcasting and Electronic Media | 3 |
| RTV 1510 | Television Studio Production | 3 |
| RTV 1520 | Video Field Production | 3 |
| RTV 2100 | Writing for Electronic Media | 3 |
| RTV 2512 | Advanced Studio Production | 3 |
| RTV 2532 | Advanced Video Field Production | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Technical Electives are grouped according to focus area to assist students with their specialized interest. However, students may choose any technical elective without following a particular focus group. | ||
| Select 11 credits from the following: | 11 | |
| Audio | ||
| Multi-Track Mixdown Techniques | ||
| General | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Portfolio Development | ||
| Radio and Television Announcing | ||
| Internship | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Graphics | ||
| Principles of Graphic Design | ||
| Creative Computer Media | ||
| 2D Animation | ||
| Raster Graphics | ||
| Vector Graphics | ||
| 3D Animation | ||
| Photography | ||
| Photography 1 | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Photography with Digital Camera | ||
| Portraiture | ||
| Advanced Digital Photography | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
Learning Outcomes
- Manipulate digital imagery using professional photo editing software
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Examine the past, present, and future of electronic media
- Supports Core Ability: Process Information
- Demonstrate effective writing techniques for broadcast and web-based media
- Supports Core Ability: Communicate Effectively
- Direct multi-camera, real-time (live) production for presentation, broadcast, or web-streaming
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate fundamental professional skills in digital video camera work and non-linear editing
- Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems