Also see courses listed under Communication, Film Studies, Journalism, and Speech.
BRDCST 1, Introduction to Broadcasting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Radio, television, and related electronic media are introduced in this course with emphasis on history, programming, FCC regulations, operations, economics, and social impact. The course also includes an examination of the newer technologies such as the Internet, cable, direct broadcast satellites, computers, wireless phones, and the communications technology revolution.
1076 10:15a-12:20p MTWTh LS 106 Beaton J L
BRDCST 3A, Broadcasting Announcing and Production 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Training and practical experience in announcing for radio and television and for radio control room operation, combining voice, recordings, editing, and other elements in broadcasting performance and production.
1077 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh LS 152 Brewington R H
BRDCST 48, Television Field Production Workshop (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course will include production of a variety of electronic media projects primarily for airing on public cable access and public television station channels. Projects will also be developed for podcasting, inclusion in video/film festivals, and distribution to other media entities. The emphasis in this course is on the development of creative video camera techniques, writing, producing, and editing skills for the production of digital media. Students will also have the opportunity to produce video segments for the Corsair newspaper online edition.
4022 6:30p-9:40p MW LS 106 Giggans J H
Arrange-4 Hours
Above section 4022 meets for 8 weeks, Jun 22 to Aug 12.
BRDCST 90A, Broadcasting Internship 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Broadcasting 1 or 3A or 4A.
Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
This experience acquaints the student with the career fields of radio, television and other media related industries and services. Students spend required hours each week interning with a pre-arranged broadcast media or support facility.
Students must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in a minimum of one broadcasting class, with a minimum of 7 units (including the internship), maintained throughout the semester at SMC. Limited availability.
1078 Arrange-12 Hours Riggs L E