Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 31-701-2
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the TV/Video Studio Production Assistant Diploma
DESCRIPTION
Spotlight your future in the broadcasting industry with the skills attained through this program. You will learn the basics of television and video studio production through courses taught in Milwaukee PBS studios. Areas of study include production, studio lighting, studio camera operation, and general TV engineering principles.
Studios for cable channels, educational facilities and corporate video studios offer employment opportunities.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Television & Video Production associate degree.
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Related Programs
Television and Video Production
Prepare for a career in the production, operation and programming areas of broadcast television, cable, or corporate and commercial video. You will gain hands-on experience in the high-definition studios of Milwaukee PBS, a leader in HDTV production.
TV/Video Field Production Assistant
To get ready for cameras and action, you will gain skills in the basics of field-based production, location lighting, high-definition field camera operation, and principles of non-linear editing and content distribution. Courses are taught in the Milwaukee PBS studios for real-world experience. This program prepares students for on-location, video production entry-level positions.
Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-195 |
Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| DCC-150 | Introduction to Digital Content Creation | 3 |
| TV-101 | TV/Video Studio Production Techniques ‡ | 4 |
| TV-108 | TV-Studio Lighting Techniques ‡ | 2 |
| TV-181 | Video in Society | 1 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| TV-107 | Script Writing for Visual Media | 3 |
| TV-121 | TV and Video Production Workshop 1 ‡ | 3 |
| TV-160 | Introduction to Operational Engineering ‡ | 1 |
| TV-112 | Storytelling Via Post-Product ‡ | 3 |
| TV-105 | TV/Video Field Production Techniques | 4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
30 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
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Program Outcomes
- Apply basic principles of design and storytelling to studio and field productions
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic media software, tools, and technology
- Assist in production from concept to completion
- Communicate creative rationale in formal and informal settings
- Apply ethical business practices
Career Outlook
Coursework and hands-on experience help prepare you for an entry-level position in a studio environment. Studios for cable, educational or government access channels; smaller-market television stations; educational studios in high school and college facilities; and corporate video studios offer employment opportunities.
Possible Careers
Floor AssistantStudio Camera Operator
Teleprompter Operator
General Studio Operations
Audio Assistant
Scholarships
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