Audio Broadcasting Certificate

The Audio Broadcasting certificate program will enable students to gain valuable skills and creative techniques in the highly competitive and challenging world of audio broadcasting forms of over the air signals, podcasting stations, and other forms of over-the-top distribution channels. The course offerings are designed to provide a general overview of the broadcasting industries and their inter-relationships, while also concentrating on specific job skills.

This certificate is designed to prepare students for career paths in audio production for a variety of media formats, such as podcasts, radio broadcasting, YouTube, and other streaming services. The emphasis is in recording and producing content for audio media platforms. The outcomes for this certificate include the ability to write scripts for all forms of media, produce a concept pitch for media, develop a professional level portfolio and qualify for entry-level work in media or transfer to a 4-year university.

At the completion of the program, students will be able to:

1.       Create a portfolio of work to demonstrate entry-level skills

2.       Write a resume for entry level employment in media, television, or film production

3.       Modify and edit film and media content for distribution

4.       Produce content to be streamed for podcasts or broadcast radio

This program supports the San Bernardino Valley College mission, “San Bernardino Valley College provides quality education and services that support a diverse community of learners. ”The Audio Broadcasting Certificate will support the educational goals of media arts professionals and 4-year educational institution goals. The degree offers dynamic constantly-evolving methods of education, promotion and advocacy. Through the program faculty work together to develop innovative curriculum and practicum that supports students' success. This degree offers updated curriculum that speakers to the evolving state of media professions.