TV Production Technology

An Introduction to the basic principles, procedures, and techniques of television production. The courses includes video control, special effects, operation of cameras and editing machines, scripts, graphics, composition, lighting, staging, and directing, on-camera announcing and interviewing. These skills prepare students for a range of careers including television broadcast technicians, camera operators, directors, and producers.

Campus Locations
Potential Industry Certifications / Credentials

  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Areas of Study

  • A sample of the hands-on projects students create in this program are: School Announcements, Short Films, Advertising, News Broadcasts, Public Service Announcements, and Music Videos.
  • Students learn vocabulary used in the TV Industry and well as Stage direction, hand signals and basic audio production.
  • Students work in classroom and laboratory settings where they work with and learn the intricacies of microphones and audio equipment.
  • Story composition is emphasized during lessons in Pre-Production which include brain storming, script writing, storyboarding, scheduling, prop/wardrobe preparation, and location scouting.
  • During Post Production students can screen footage, import video and use editing software to create a finished show.
  • Hands-on production skills come together in this program connecting all aspects such as camera operation, communications, mathematics, science and problem-solving skills.
  • Students become skilled in using Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and/orPremiere Pro software to create products.

HONORS Credit for CTE Level 3 Courses
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Level III (3) courses are designed for students who have demonstrated an advanced level of interest and achievement in their CTE subject area. CTE Level 3 courses are more demanding and have requirements beyond those of standard CTE courses.
The aims of CTE level III courses are to promote:
  • Opportunities for advanced work.
  • Rigorous study of CTE content areas.
  • Practical application of knowledge and skills.
  • Transfer of knowledge and skills to work-based situations.
  • College and Career credit and readiness.
Earn College Credit
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Labor Market Information

This program supports students' college and career readiness. Students are college and career ready when they have the knowledge, skills, and academic preparation needed to enroll and succeed in college credit-bearing courses within an associate or bachelor degree program without the need for remediation. Students need these same attributes and levels of achievement to enter and succeed in post-secondary workforce education or to enter a career path offering a living wage and future advancement.