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Broadcasting/Video Production

Program Description:

This program offers a combinations of hands-on, hybrid, and online courses. See course descriptions for more information.

If you have ever dreamed of working behind the scenes as a camera operator, technical director, video editor, sUAS video (drone) pilot, audio engineer, or similar position, then the Bates Broadcast/Video Production (BVP) program is a great fit for you. Former BVP students are working in dozens of different industries and companies from major TV stations like KOMO, KIRO, KCPQ and KING to Microsoft studios, Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, TVW, Root Sports, Victory Studios, and across the country.  The BVP curriculum has the rare distinction of being certified by the Society of Broadcasting Engineers (SBE). Students are encouraged to test for SBE certifications at certain points in the program. Whether you like the creative side or the technical side of broadcasting and multimedia/digital video production, this program is your road to an exciting career.

For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.

Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Select and effectively use video and audio technology and field production equipment to produce deliverables that meet industry standards
  2. Install, set up, maintain, operate audio/video and broadcast equipment
  3. Follow established production processes for content creation
  4. Apply legal, ethical, and professional standards that guide media practices
  5. Demonstrate industry-expected soft skills
  6. Discuss technological concepts of audio/video and broadcast systems
  7. Combine production elements such as planning, scripting, storyboarding, budgeting and production