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Television Production A.A. Degree

This CRC program is designed to provide skills in television and film production through the preparation of projects for the campus, Cable TV, and Internet viewing.  This option can lead to entry-level jobs in television, film, Cable TV, business, and the industry or for preparation for transfer to a four-year institution.

Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
RTVF 330
Beginning Single Camera Production or
3
F, S
RTVF 331
Beginning Television Studio Production
3
F, S
CRC Area II(a)-Writing Competency Z
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area II(a)
CRC Area II(b)-Math Competency Z
3-4
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area II(b)
CRC Area I-Humanities Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area I
CRC Area VI-Ethnic/Multicultural Studies Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area VI
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
RTVF 330 1
Beginning Single Camera Production or
3
F, S
RTVF 331 1
Beginning Television Studio Production
3
F, S
RTVF 306 Z
Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Cinematic Arts
3
Advisory: eligibility for ENGWR 300
S
RTVF 340 1 Z
Television Production Workshop I
2
RTVF 331
S
CRC Area V(a)-American Institutions Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area V(a)
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area IV
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Edu Activity Z
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area III(a)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Select course not taken in Semester 1.

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
RTVF 300 Z
Mass Media and Society
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
CRC Area V(b)
RTVF 360 Z
Introduction to Motion Graphics: Adobe After Effects or
3
F, S
RTVF 362 Z
Digital Non-Linear Video Editing
3
F
RTVF 370
Broadcast Writing & Announcing or
3
F
RTVF 380
Broadcast Journalism
3
Advisory: JOUR 300, RTVF 362 & RTVF 370 & ability to type
S
1 course (3 units) from List A
3
See List A
See List A
CRC Area III(b)-Life Development Skills 1 Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area III(b)
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Suggestion-RTVF 498 from List A.

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
RTVF 360 1 Z
Introduction to Motion Graphics: Adobe After Effects or
3
F, S
RTVF 362 1 Z
Digital Non-Linear Video Editing
3
F
RTVF 370 1
Broadcast Writing & Announcing or
3
F
RTVF 380 1
Broadcast Journalism
3
Advisory: JOUR 300, RTVF 362, & RTVF 379 & ability to type
S
1 course (3 units) from List A
3
See List A
See List A
Elective 2
3
F, S, Su
Elective 2
3
F, S, Su
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

1 Select course not taken in Semester 3.

2 Suggestion-Courses not taken from List A. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

List A-a minimum of 6 units from the following:

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
RTVF 304 Z
Introduction to Multimedia
3
Advisory: CISC 302 or JOUR 330
F
RTVF 312 Z
Beginning Radio Production
3
F, S
RTVF 315 Z
Voice and Diction for Broadcasting
3
S
RTVF 319 Z
Beginning Audio Production
3
F, S
RTVF 341
Television Production Workshop II
2
RTVF 340
S
RTVF 354 1
Audio Editing for Film & Video Post Production
3
Advisory: RTVF 362
Check Class Schedule for offering
RTVF 361
Intermediate Motion Graphics: Adobe After Effects
3
RTVF 360
Check Class Schedule for offering
RTVF 365
Intermediate Film & Video Editing
3
RTVF 330 or 331
Check Class Schedule for offering
RTVF 376 1
Advertising
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
RTVF 498 Z
Work Experience in Radio, Television and Film
0.5-4
F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
CRC Area III(b)
MKT 310
Selling Professionally
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

1 Also listed as MKT 314.

Career Options/Outlook:

Radio producers plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.  Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Animation Producer, Associate Producer, Executive Producer, News Producer, Newscast Producer, Producer, Promotions Producer, Radio Producer, Television News Producer, Television Producer (TV Producer)

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

5,520

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

19% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$79,000/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

This map can also meets the requirements for

the Certificate of Proficiency in Television Production with the choice of 6 units from List A: RTVF 341, RTVF 354, RTVF 361, RTVF 362, RTVF 365, RTVF 376, RTVF 498.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 18, 2023

Counselor Contact: Mike Chappell  | Faculty Contact: Lauren Wagner

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