What You Will Learn
In today’s digital age, media plays an increasingly central role in society. Studying broadcasting arts and technology at CCM equips you with the critical media literacy skills needed to navigate and understand the constantly-evolving media landscape.
- Develop a wide-range of media skills through creative approaches and technical applications in the areas of television, digital media and postproduction!
- Study in the Alex DeCroce Media Center, which functions as a TV studio and classroom for broadcasting majors!
Whether you aspire to be a filmmaker, journalist or content creator, you can harness your creativity at CCM and learn how to engage, inform, and entertain audiences while earning an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Broadcasting Arts and Technology.
Curriculum
The Broadcasting Arts and Technology program features a 15-credit core with courses in media aesthetics, an introduction to mass media, digital video editing and television production.
Careers in the Field
Broadcasting Arts and Technology programs typically cover a wide range of jobs in media, including television production, digital media creation and postproduction. This versatility allows you to explore various career paths within the media and entertainment industry.
An associate degree in broadcasting arts and technology is a perfect starting point for creative careers, such as:
- Broadcast News Analysts
- Broadcast Technicians
- Camera Operators
- Correspondents
- Directors
- Editors
- Producers
- Radio and TV Announcers
- Reporters
- Technical Writers
- Writers
CCM graduates from this program have successfully transferred to four-year institutions including, but not limited to:
- Centenary University
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Montclair State University
- Rider University
- Rutgers Newark
- Saint Elizabeth University
- West Virginia University
- William Paterson University
Students in this program have also interned with: 77WABC, Cablevision, CNBC, Geffen Records, Giaranomo Productions, Granada TV, M&M Video Productions, Morris Videoworks, MSNBC, MTV Network, NBC, Oxygen Media, WCBS-TV, WDHA, WMBC, WPLJ-FM, WWORTV and Wilray Audio Visual.
Why Study Broadcasting Arts and Technology at CCM?
Engage with faculty who are dedicated and highly accomplished, and also maintain professional practice, bringing real world problems and solution to the broadcasting curriculum and learning environment at CCM.
The renovated Alex DeCroce Media Center features high-definition technology, a digital media editing classroom, a scenery work room, two studio control rooms, a “green room” for guests, and separate teaching and professional studio spaces, each equipped with green screen cycloramas to create a variety of background images for video.
Paying For Your Broadcasting Arts and Technology Education
Earning an associate degree is a powerful investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
Introduction to Mass Media
Introduction to Mass Media is a survey course focusing on the history and consequences of mass media for the individual, society and culture. Specific areas of emphasis include the historical development of media forms, theories concerning the effects of media, and the evolving future of media. Special attention will also be paid to current events in the media and their social consequences.
Digital Video Editing
Through hands-on learning, Digital Video Editing provides students with the fundamental principles of video editing with a focus on the techniques and technology used to achieve a superior final product. An in-depth exploration of non-linear editing concepts includes a deeper understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary motion, shot types, sequencing, transitions and continuity. Students learn to log and capture raw video, assemble shots on a timeline, create, add, and edit text, audio tracks, title animation, effects, transitions, continuity and video compositing. This course is ideal for students who wish to create and edit a professional video for broadcast, webcast and other motion media venues.
Television Production I and II
This two-semester course introduces students to the basic operation of a television studio and the production process. Students learn techniques and develop skills in various studio functions including camera, switching, sound, lighting, teleprompter, scriptwriting and directing. Advanced skill include studio and remote producing, remote-location video shooting, digital editing, advanced special FX generation and switching, and set design via a “live on tape” production of an actual television program. Collaboration and teamwork are emphasized.
Resources
Your Broadcasting Arts & Technology Faculty Advisor
Raymond Kalas Assistant Professor
Email: rkalas@ccm.edu
Office: Design and MEdia Studies, Leanring Resource Center, LRC 216D
Office hours: Wednesday: 3:15-4:30pm, Thursday: 4:45-6:30pm
Phone: 973-328-5276
Specialization: Broadcasting and Media Studies
Department: Design and Media Studies
