Teleproduction and Multimedia Technology

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Teleproduction and Multimedia TechnologyThis program option prepares students for careers in the television, film and Media industry, but emphasizes the Sound/Audio aspect. Through lecture and lab students develop skills in all aspects of sound production: pre-; production; post-.  Courses will cover areas such as microphones use; radio broadcasting and writing; software applications specific to sound recording and editing; field production; on-air presentation; interviewing; and digital editing.  The emphasis is on exposing students to the wide variety of skills needed to succeed in the broadcast industry, as well as demonstrating the array of possibilities for careers in the ever changing Digital Media field.

Digital Audio Production Program Goals

  1. Have a fundamental understanding of the broadcast and film industry
  2. Have mastered the techniques necessary to complete pre-production work
  3. Have mastered the skills to participate in a television production
  4. Have developed the ability to complete post-production work
  5. Have the ability to work effectively in a group setting

Programmatic Technical Standard (PDF)


(DAUD.AS) Curriculum
Semester 1
No. Course Title Credits  
TPRD-100 INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA 3  
TPRD-125 INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO PRODUCTION 4  
TPRD-160 DIGITAL AUDIO PRODUCTION 1 3  
ENGL-100 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 3  
ELSOC GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE 3  
Total: 16  
Semester 2
No. Course Title Credits  
TPRD-112 WRITING FOR ELECTRONIC MEDIA 3  
TPRD-140 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION 3  
TPRD-150 INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL EDITING 3  
TPRD-230 SPEAKING ON TV 3  
TPRD-260 AUDIO PRODUCTION 2 3  
Total: 15  
Semester 3
No. Course Title Credits  
TPRD-210 ADVANCED TELEVISION WRITING 3 OR
TPRD-220 DIGITAL FILM MAKING 3
TPRD-240 FILM STRUCTURE AND ANALYSIS 3  
TPRD-280 DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING 3  
TPRD-352 DIGITAL SOUND AND VIDEO DESIGN 3  
ENGL-200 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 2: AN INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE 3  
Total: 15  
Semester 4
No. Course Title Credits  
TPRD-422 TELEVISION NEWS PRODUCTION 3  
ARTS-215 DIGITAL ARTS 3  
BIOL-113 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 4  
ELHUM GENERAL HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 3  
ELMAT GENERAL MATH ELECTIVE-100 LEVEL OR HIGHER 3  
Total: 16  
Total (DAUD.AS) Curriculum Program Credits: 62  

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Science in Teleproduction and Multimedia Technology will be awarded.


Department Personnel
Name Title Office Phone Email
LuAnne Carbaugh Faculty/Co-Chairperson 02/716 413-755-4601 carbaugh@stcc.edu
Joshua Girouard Technical Assistant II 02/719 413-755-4205 jgirouard@stcc.edu
Thomas H. Powers Faculty 02/717 413-755-4573 hpowers@stcc.edu
John Wakelin Faculty/Co-Chairperson 02/718 413-755-4194 jwakelin@stcc.edu