# Radio and Television (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Media Studies

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Provides students with the basic skills required for employment in the media production field of their choosing. This degree allows students to choose their area of focus while providing real-world, hands-on experiences throughout their individualized academic path.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Write and produce scripts in a variety of formats for multi-media products (i.e. - television, radio, podcasts, commercials and film) that adhere to professional standards and best practices.
2.  Proficient in the operation of production equipment associated with radio, television and multi-media broadcast products; including field and studio cameras, field and studio lights, microphones, audio boards, video and audio switchers.
3.  Proficient in the operation of audio, video and animation post-production software for the purposes of producing a variety of multi-media, film and broadcast products that adhere to professional standards.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 15 |
| DBA 170 | Introduction to Video Editing | 3 |
| DBA 110 | Broadcast and Media Writing | 3 |
| **Introduction to Media Production - Choose One** | | 3 |
| DBA 120 | Digital Television Studio Production | 3 |
| or CINE 125 | Beginning Single Camera Film and Video Production | 3 |
| **Audio Production - Choose One** | | 3 |
| DBA 130 | Radio Production | 3 |
| or DBA 230 | Digital Audio Avid Pro Tools | 3 |
| **Advanced Production or Advanced Post-Production - Choose One** | | 3 |
| CINE 270 | Advanced Video Editing | 3 |
| or CINE 275 | Avid Editing for Television and Film | 3 |
| or DBA 225 | Intermediate Single Camera Film and Video Production | 3 |
| or DBA 240A | Basic Television News/Sports | 3 |
| **Electives - Select one course from below or any course requirement not already used from above.** | | 3 |
| CINE 115 | Creative Writing for Television and Cinema | 3 |
| DBA 100 | Introduction to Radio and TV | 3 |
| DBA 298C | Advanced Broadcast Internships | 3 |
| DBA 135A | Basic Radio Station Operations | 3 |
| DBA 135B | Beginning Radio Station Operations | 3 |
| DBA 135C | Intermediate Radio Station Operations | 3 |
| DBA 135D | Advanced Radio Station Operations | 3 |
| DBA 240B | Beginning Television News/Sports | 3 |
| DBA 240C | Intermediate Television News/Sports | 3 |
| DBA 240D | Advanced Television News/Sports | 3 |
| GCMW 204 | Motion Graphics for Multimedia | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18** |