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W H A T I S B R O A D C A S T I N G ?

Broadcasting is a field within the entertainment that involves sharing , music, visual images, , etc. by , or other mass mediums. Broadcasting technicians install and operate equipment, such as audio mixing consoles, control systems, oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers, and satellite receivers, used to broadcast radio and television programs. LAVC DEGREES & CERTIFICATES OFFERED The Broadcasting major is housed under the Media Arts department at Los Angeles Valley College. This major will I N T E R E S T S enable students to gain valuable skills and creative techniques ( T H I N G S Y O U in the highly competitive and challenging world of Radio, L I K E T O D O ) Television and Voice Over for over the air signals, cable and satellite, and stations. The course offerings are designed Public speaking to provide a general overview of the broadcasting industries, Entertaining others and their inter-relationships, while also concentrating on Acting specific job skills. LAVC offers the following degrees and Singing certificates: Media Arts Television, , & radio Associate of for Transfer (AS-T) in Film, Television, News and current events and Associate of Arts (AA) in Broadcasting Associate of Arts (AA) in Performance Associate of Arts (AA) in Radio Associate of Arts (AA) in Television Certificate of Achievement in Broadcasting: Performance S K I L L S Certificate of Achievement in Broadcasting: Radio ( T H I N G S Y O U W I L L Certificate of Achievement in Broadcasting: Television L E A R N & U S E ) TRANSFER RELATED MAJORS Communication skills Presentation skills CSU Chico: -Option in Media Arts Leadership CSU Fresno: & -Option in Investigative skills Interpersonal Skills CSU Northridge: Journalism- option in Broadcast Strong public speaking skills CSU San Francisco: Broadcast & Electronic Communication UC Los Angeles: Film, TV and CSU Los Angeles: Television, Folm, and UC Santa Barbara: Film and Media Studies University of Southern California: Cinematic Arts, Film & Television R e v . 7 / 3 0 / 2 0 2 0 C A R E E R / T R A N S F E R C E N T E R

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EARNINGS* RELATED , OCCUPATIONS Radio show host Program director Radio show host Sports Broadcaster Radio show technician engineer Sports broadcaster News Reporter News reporter Producer editor Producer Computer Audio and video equipment

Video Editor technicians Film editors $0 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000 Journalist *Earnings can vary by occupation and experience. The following are median wages as of 2018 in California based on CaliforniaCareerZone.org

POTENTIAL FOR MORE INFORMATION EMPLOYERS Radio stations www.lavc.edu/transfer www.lavc.edu/MediaArts/Broadcasting/Home.aspxx Television stations http://www.lavc.edu/transfer/majors/default.html News stations www.assist.org Production studio www.eureka.org Entertainment industry www.cacareerzone.org Journalism organizations www.onetonline.org Magazine company http://degrees.calstate.edu/ Printing and publishing https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/ files/undergraduate_majors_list.pdf company

This general information is provided by the LAVC Career/Transfer Center. For specific information about majors and careers please make an appointment to see a counselor either online, in person at the Counseling Department (Student Services Annex) or by phone at (818) 947-2474.

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