Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 10-701-1
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August
About the Television and Video Production Degree
DESCRIPTION
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.
Graduates have an excellent entry-level employment history in a competitive field. Potential employers are TV stations, cable systems, advertising agencies, private industry, educational institutions and video production houses.
You can earn the TV/Video Studio Production Assistant technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
Additional program details: Students must work hours that fall outside the normal school day. Attributes necessary for success include teamwork and accepting direction and responsibility, ability to work under pressure, and manual dexterity.
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Career Outlook
Related Programs
TV/Video Studio Production Assistant
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.
Digital Content Creation
To begin a career in producing on-demand visual media content, this degree prepares you to distribute high-quality video content for the internet, smartphones and other interactive technologies. You will learn how to acquire, edit and recode media for multiple delivery platforms, and gain hands-on experience at Milwaukee PBS studios.
Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TV-101 | TV/Video Studio Production Techniques ‡ ^ | 4 |
| TV-181 | Video in Society ‡ ^ | 1 |
| DCC-150 | Introduction to Digital Content Creation ‡ ^ | 3 |
| TV-108 | TV-108 TV Studio Lighting Techniques (or) TV-104 TV Studio/Field Set Design ‡ ^ |
2 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ ^ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| TV-105 | TV/Video Field Production Techniques ‡ ^ | 4 |
| TV-112 | Storytelling Via Post-Production ‡ ^ | 3 |
| TV-121 | TV and Video Production Workshop 1 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| TV-107 | Script Writing for Visual Media‡ ^ | 3 |
| TV-160 | Introduction to Operational Engineering ‡ ^ | 1 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics ‡ ^ (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| TV-110 | Advanced Production Techniques ‡ | 4 |
| TV-161 | Intermediate Operational Engineering ‡ | 2 |
| TV-142 | Intermediate Non-Linear Video Editing ‡ | 3 |
| TV-109 | Techniques for Field Audio Acquisition ‡ | 2 |
| TV-104 | TV Studio/Field Set Design ‡ (or) DCC-170 Media Design Elements ‡ |
2 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| TV-115 | Advanced Broadcast Program Production ‡ |
4 |
| TV-123 | TV and Video Production Co-Op 1 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| DCC-158 | Data Content Management ‡ | 1 |
| DCC-152 | Intermediate Digital Content Techniques ‡ | 3 |
| TV-106 | Lighting, Gaffing and Gripping ‡ | 2 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
65 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the TV/Video Studio Production Assistant technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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DIGITAL BADGES
Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):
2025-2026 Program Flyer
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Program Outcomes
- Apply the principles of design and storytelling to develop media products and services
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of media software, tools and technology
- Implement creative solutions from concept through completion
- Communicate creative rationale in formal and informal settings
- Implement project management skills to meet customer and market demands
- Apply effective and ethical business practices
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