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Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Broadcasting & Electronic Media

Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER

Pathway: Business, Design, & Hospitality

More Options: Classroom Based

Program Length: 4 Semesters

Location: Centennial

Transferability: Non-transferable

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Why choose Broadcasting and Electronic Media at PPSC?

The Broadcasting and Electronic Media AAS program prepares you to enter the video production, audio engineering, television, and radio broadcast industries. You will write, produce, and package video and audio content for a wide variety of distribution methods, from broadcast to YouTube and Vimeo! To enhance the learning process, you will also complete internships at local broadcast and/or video production facilities.

What do PPSC Broadcasting and Electronic Media students study?

The Broadcasting and Electronic Media program at PPSC gives you an in-depth understanding of the various aspects of video and audio production and distribution, plus the development of programs and content creation. By pursuing a Broadcasting and Electronic Media degree at PPSC, you will:
  • Learn how to write for podcasts, webcasts, radio, television, commercial, and institutional productions.
  • Develop an understanding of audio and video production as they relate to television, radio, and online distribution.
  • Learn to operate professional radio equipment, including being on-air at the PPSC radio station KXRE 102.1 and 89.1 FM.
  • Learn to operate professional video equipment, including creating original content for the PPSC television station Pikes Peak tv!
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James Brown

Voices of PPSC

It’s almost like everybody was my friend, even the professors. It just made it easy, and I felt right at home.

James Brown
Traffic and Weather Reporter | Class of 1996

Broadcasting & Electronic Media Classes You Might Take

Broadcasting and Electronic Media has many class options to guide you on your new career path. 
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RTV 1003 | Writing for TV and Radio

Explores writing techniques for television and radio emphasizing professional techniques, format, and style.

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RTV 1006 | Principles of Broadcasting

Focuses on basic audio production techniques to be used in audio and video production. Includes the use of basic audio equipment and mixer to produce audio tracks for audio or video production.

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RTV 2002 | Advanced Television Production

Introduces additional principles and techniques of television production in theory and the approach of studio and production in news, weather, and sports. Emphasizes direction and production development to include single and multi-camera production. Examines use of effects and chroming. Includes laws and ethics governing the television broadcast industry and Institutional Television.

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RTV 2003 | Audio Mixing

Includes the fundamentals of audio mixing from the audio source to final master. By explaining the principles of mixing and the technical foundations of audio recording. Analyzing the principles of acquiring, manipulating, recording, and final mixing of audio and discussing the differences between digital and analog recording. Each student will summarize the function of microphones, audio sources, recording devices, and speakers and complete recording exercises and projects according to provided guidelines. Demonstration of linear and non-linear master mixing will also be required.

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RTV 1008 | News and Sports Reporting

Includes Foundations of broadcast news and sports reporting, anchoring and play by play announcing, public and media relations. Students create news and sports broadcast reports, featurettes, and broadcasts.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Broadcasting and Electronic Media program, you should be able to:

  • Produce and direct live television programs including: news segments, interview shows, sports updates, and weathercasts
  • Produce, shoot, and edit: television commercials, silent films, and institutional videos
  • Produce and record radio: promotions, news updates, commercials, and regular airtime
  • Operate necessary production equipment
  • Write effective scripts for a multitude of productions, from commercials to newscast
  • Work in and foster a cooperative team environment

 

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Radio & Television Faculty Contact

Brian Wheeler
(719) 502-3458
Brian.Wheeler@pikespeak.edu

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