Succeeding in Television Production and Entertainment
Television is all about communicating messages through images and words.
Your success in producing a message that is visual and stimulating and one that reaches the intended audience depends on good verbal and written communications skills. You’ll often have to conduct research in libraries and on the internet, or through personal interviews to gather the facts or opinions you’ll need to develop and produce story ideas. And of course, you’ll need great computer skills to write, edit and share your ideas with others. Teamwork and the ability to work with a diverse team are also very important components to your success. When working with a team in television, reliability and excellence are essential. In every production environment, you’ll be networking with production professionals who will take notice of your ability, work ethic and interpersonal working relationships. You never know who will be putting together a team to work on the next award-winning production, so it’s important to strive for excellence, even in your classes and internships.
3, 2, 1 …Action!
At RCC, you’ll get :
- Hands-on Production – camera operation, analog and digital editing and live-to-tape studio production
- Industry experienced Faculty - professionals who love production and love to work with students like you!
- Technical skills that meet industry expectations - RCC maintains close ties with industry partners in broadcast and cable television, entertainment, corporate, government and military production facilities in the region, so you can be sure you’re learning the skills and work ethic that employers are looking for.
- Internships - opportunities to learn with the pros as you work along with professionals in studios, broadcast and cable television channels, live productions and special events
- Telecommunications/Television Production Certificate and Associate’s Degree Program – flexible options that prepare you for entry level production jobs or continued study at a 4-year college.
Live-to-Tape Studio Production
As part of your coursework, you'll work on the crew of RCC cable programs
- Inland Valley News
- Inland Valley Magazine
This live-to-tape studio production experience provides you with unique skills and experience that will set you apart with a competitive edge.
NEW!!! Digital Production Techniques
Learn industry-standard hardware and software in:
- Digital video production
- Digital audio production and sound design
- Digital editing
