The associate of applied science in broadcast technology prepares technicians to operate and maintain broadcast audio and video equipment in the context of broadcast station operations. Additionally, these technicians develop competencies in multi-track recording technology, satellite uplink technology, studio facilities design and construction, electronic field production, videotape technology, broadcast operations, broadcast technology management, and broadcast equipment maintenance. Finally, through opportunities offered by internship programs, these technicians develop a realistic understanding of professional work ethics under actual working conditions. Course Offerings Click here for a definition of the course-numbering system. Survey of the technology used to disseminate programming through telecommunications systems, including terrestrial and satellite transmissions systems, CATV, and production technology.
Course includes an overview of broadcast technology professionals.
Examination of the regulatory function of the Federal Communications Commission as it pertains to broadcast technology, including construction and licensing regulations, emergency broadcast systems, license renewal, public records, and adjudication procedures. Study of FCC technical parameters for broadcast operations. Study of video theory and systems used in broadcasting, including camera design and operation, studio design and lighting, video switchers, television graphics, telecine, videotape and recorders, video editing, and audio for television. Theory and practice of master control operations for radio and television, including master control switching, character generators, audiotape and videotape recorder operations, time-based correction, camera operations, satellite and microwave operations, metering functions, and rf transmission systems. Advanced study of studio, field, and multi-track production technology.