Media Studies - Radio, Certificate of Achievement
Broadcast professionals work in a variety of fields, including television, radio, multimedia, public relations, and advertising. San Joaquin Delta College's Certificate of Achievement in Media Studies with Concentration in Radio prepares students to enter this exciting field, or continue their education at a four-year institution. Courses in radio and audio production offer both technical and theoretical instruction. Completion of this certificate will prepare the student for employment in the radio and audio production industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Utilize essential postproduction software and equipment for non-linear (computer based) audio editing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the broadcasting industry by critically describing and discussing the significant similarities and differences between traditional and non-traditional means of broadcasting.
- Demonstrate an achievement of professional-level skills in audio production.
- Demonstrate standard preproduction, production, and postproduction skills including planning, scripting, personnel selection, equipment selection, and appropriate use of equipment and software.
Core Requirements
Complete 28 units
MCOM 001
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Introduction to Mass Communication
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3
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MUSIC 041
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Introduction to Media Arts, Music and Recording Technology
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3
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MUSIC 042A
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Audio Recording Techniques
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3
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RTV 001
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Introduction to Broadcasting
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3
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RTV 011
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Fundamentals of Audio Production
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3
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RTV 012
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Techniques of Audio Production
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3
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RTV 013
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Audio Production Workshop
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4
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RTV 021
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Fundamentals of Video Recording
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3
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RTV 031
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Media Performance
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3
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Restricted Electives
Complete 9 units selected from:
BUS 021
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Marketing
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3
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COM ST 001A
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Public Speaking
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3
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DRAMA 038
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Acting for the Camera
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3
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ENG 030
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The Film as Literature
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3
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GRART 001A
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Digital Imaging
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2
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GRART 002A
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Layout Design
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3
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GRART 003A
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Computer Art
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2
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GRART 004A
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Graphic Design for the World Wide Web
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2
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GRART 006A
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Publication Design
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4
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MCOM 010
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Introduction to Multimedia
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3
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MCOM 011
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Newswriting
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3
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MCOM 012A
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Newspaper Production I
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3
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MUSIC 043A
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Digital Audio Workstations
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3
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MUSIC 043B
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Advanced Digital Audio Workstations
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3
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MUSIC 044
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Audio Postproduction Techniques
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3
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PHOTO 001A
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Introduction to Photography
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3
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PHOTO 003A
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Introduction to Digital Photography
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3
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RTV 022
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Techniques of Video Production
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3
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RTV 023
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Video Production Workshop
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4
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RTV 098V
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Work Experience: Radio and Television
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1-8
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Minimum Units Required: 37
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
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