Radio and Television Broadcasting Program

The radio and television broadcasting program at Brevard Community College prepare students for a careers in electronic media, including radio, TV, communications, multi-media production, and advertising. The program focuses on applying the technical knowledge and skills for programming production, and related operations, under the supervision of broadcast and studio managers, directors, editors, and producers. Program courses include: sound, lighting, camera operation and maintenance, power and feed control, studio operations, production preparation, broadcast engineering, and related computer applications. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer radio and television broadcasting program.

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Brevard Community College

609 N Orange St, Starke, FL

About
Brevard Community College, located in Cocoa, Florida, is a two year public institution founded in 1960. Initially known as Brevard Junior College, in 1963 the school merged with Carver Junior College, a nearby public two year college that provided education to African-American residents, expanding its service area and resulting in a name change its current. The school moved to its present location shortly after the merger and has been providing county residents with quality education through its four campuses ever since.  


Academics
Brevard Community College offers vocational, technical, and academic  transfer programs. The school's large number of programs offers students the opportunity to choose the one that best suits their career or academic goals. Career training and vocational programs provide students skill training and education related to a particular field, allowing them to enter the workforce as professionals upon graduation. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree.


Students who wish to transfer to a four year institution will enter an associate program either for general education or with a specific major in mind, completing the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education at low cost prior to applying for transfer to a college or university. As colleges and universities will have different transfer requirements, it is recommended that students meet with an academic advisor to develop a curriculum that maximizes the chances for admission at one's desired school or schools.


Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Engineering
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at BCC must demonstrate Florida residency, complete and submit the application along with any necessary documentation, transcripts, and fees. Once completed students will register for orientation and placement tests, after which the student will register for classes. As an open enrollment institution, any students who meet the minimum requirements for enrollment will be admitted upon processing of the admissions application.


Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR)  from which will be used to determine financial need, program eligibility and monetary awards. Students may be required to provide additional tax and financial information prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the SAR is true and accurate. Financial aid must be applied for prior to the start of each semester.


Athletics
The BCC Titans participate in the Florida Community College Activities Association and the NJCAA. The men's golf team has won seven national junior college championships since 1969 and the men's baseball program has one two state championships.The school supports intercollegiate athletics as it promotes growth, discipline, good health and teamwork. Individuals participating in an athletic program will work with others toward a single goal, and experiencing success and failure together. Athletic programs start at various point throughout the school year and interested students should contact the athletic department for tryout dates and times.


Athletic programs offered:

• Baseball
• Softball
• Basketball
• Golf
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Radio and Television Broadcasting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brevard Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in radio and television broadcasting.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Broadcast Technicians

Description

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate transmitter to broadcast radio or television programs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, broadcast technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -6.5% from 2014 to 2024

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

Description

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, camera operators, television, video, and motion picture employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Film and Video Editors

Description

Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, film and video editors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).