2011-12

Television and Video Production
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Program Code: 10-701-1

This curriculum goes into effect as of summer 2011.


This page was last updated in May 2011.

Overview — Television and Video Production is an associate degree program that focuses on preparing you for career opportunities in the production, operation and programming areas of broadcast television, cable, or corporate and commercial video. Students have the opportunity to gain practical video production background by working in the high-definition studios of Milwaukee Public Television. You attain work experience by assisting with the staging and broadcasting of programs under the guidance of station staff members. Students will be required to work hours that fall outside the normal school day. An advanced technical certificate in Advanced Television Post-Production is also available.

Career Outlook — MATC Television and Video Production graduates have an excellent entry-level employment history in a competitive field. A wide range of businesses use people trained in video production to staff their production and audiovisual departments. Potential employers are TV stations, cable systems, advertising agencies, private industry (in-house video), educational institutions and video production houses. Excellent opportunities exist for freelance positions or for owning your own video-related business. Typical positions found by graduates include production assistant, associate producer, associate director, floor manager, cameraperson, lighting director, floorperson, account/sales executive, grip, and graphics operator. Various entry-level engineering positions are also available.

Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a program graduate to have expertise in the following areas:

• Operation of television studio equipment
• Film-style field acquisition and production including news gathering
• Operation of television control room equipment
• Linear and non-linear videotape editing and scripting techniques
• Utilization of electronic graphics, animation and computers
• Integration of digital and high-definition standards in production 
• Lighting, staging and set construction
• Remote production and setup
• Understanding of the television process

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of high school level algebra
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

Abilities necessary for success in the program are teamwork, cooperation, and an ability to accept direction and responsibility. You must be able to work under pressure. Manual dexterity is also needed.

Future Opportunities — If you are interested in a baccalaureate degree upon completion of the program, check with a program counselor or advisor, and the institution you plan to attend regarding the transfer of MATC credits.

This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Possible Careers:

Associate Director
Associate Producer
Cameraperson
Floor Manager
Graphics Operator
Lighting Director
Linear or Non-Linear Editor
Production Assistant
Technical Director

Related Programs:

Animation
Electronic Technology
Electronic Engineering Technology
Graphic Design
Photography
Visual Communication/Computer Graphics

For more information, call 414-297-MATC.

Curriculum effective 2011-12.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

‡ Prerequisite required.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with the GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.