Broadcasting/Video Production

Bates Technical College ETPL
The broadcasting curriculum has been examined by and meets the requirements of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). Students are encouraged to test for the SBE certification upon completion of the program. Three options are offered: Broadcast Operations includes on-air master control, content storage, playback operations, and editing; satellite down-link operations; operations/systems technician; automation technician; and VIS (visual information specialist). Broadcast Engineering includes transmitter/microwave operations; video server/non-linear editing; technical training to support electronic news, sports, and field productions; transcoding and compression systems; broadcast equipment installation, maintenance, operation; and the technical training to support electronic news, sports and field productions.Video Production includes planning and script development; lighting; set design and construction; camera operation; sound mixing; technical directing; content editing; graphics generation; and equipment training to support studio and remote production.

Financial information

Total tuition

$15,563.10

Total required fees

$147.56

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Central Campus, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Associate

Award type

105

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

Completion rate

51%

Employment rate

82%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.22

Typical (median) annual earnings

$32,500.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

Other Industries

27%

Information

26%

Retail Trade

17%

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation

17%

Administrative Support

13%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
28
Completion rate
51%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
87%
Female
13%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
8%
Black or African American
12%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
50%
Multi-racial
18%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
11%
20 to 29
49%
30 to 39
22%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
59%
Some college experience, but no degree
17%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
7%