Courses
R-TV 01 Introduction to Electronic Media
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
History, structure, function, economics, content and evolution of radio, television,
film, and the internet, including traditional and mature formats as well as emerging
electronic media delivery systems. The social, political, regulatory, ethical and
occupational impact of the electronic media will also be studied.
R-TV 02 On-Air Personality Development
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 and R-TV 11A (May have been taken previously)
Developing a broadcast voice, style and understanding of the business for all areas
of the industry, including disc jockey, newscaster and voice over artist. Developing
content for on-air shows. Review the basics of the production studio and its components.
R-TV 03 Sportscasting and Reporting
1.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 and R-TV 11A (may have been taken previously)
Sportscasting, interviewing, field reporting and play-by-play for radio and television.
Legalities and ethics of covering sports, and how to work with professional sports
teams and equipment technicians. Practical experience will be provided through coverage
of Mt. SAC's athletic teams.
R-TV 04 Broadcast News Field Reporting
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Corequisite: R-TV 01, R-TV 05, and R-TV 11A (May have been taken previously)
Techniques used to research and cover a variety of news events including working with
police and other emergency personnel, interviewing techniques and story developments.
Emphasis will be placed on legal and ethical issues concerning news coverage.
R-TV 05 Radio-TV Newswriting
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 (May have been taken previously)
Writing, editing and reporting radio and TV news, utilizing the Associated Press Wire
Service. Rewriting news wire copy as well as create stories from interviews and from
covering news events, including the incorporation and selection of sound bites from
actualities. Emphasis on factual and concise content and the ability to work under
deadline.
R-TV 06 Broadcast Traffic Reporting
1.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 (May have been taken previously)
Preparation and delivery of traffic reports for radio and television, including anchored
and airborne reports. Includes history and development of techniques involved in radio
and television traffic reporting through lecture and hands-on practice. Interpretation
and reading of police codes as they relate to traffic, accidents, and emergency situations
including broadcast rules and liabilities as they apply to traffic reporting.
R-TV 07A Beginning Commercial Voice-Overs
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Advisory: R-TV 01
Development of voices for radio and television commercials, character voices, narrations,
and animation. Also covers auditioning, working with agents and agencies, and understanding
voice-over contracts.
R-TV 09 Broadcast Sales and Promotion
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 (May have been taken previously)
Strategies and legalities for creating commercial campaigns for radio and television
including demographic targeting, marketing strategies and copywriting. Includes creation
of contests and promotional campaigns.
R-TV 10 Radio Programming and Producer Techniques
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 (May have been taken previously)
Programming, management and producing techniques for various radio stations formats
such as music, news, talk, and sports.
R-TV 11A Beginning Radio Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 (May have been taken previously)
Operation of standard radio production equipment for both tape-based and digital production
utilizing ProTools technology. Production skills concentrate on the use of voice,
music and sound effects as applied to a variety of broadcasting elements.
R-TV 11B Advanced Radio Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Prerequisite: R-TV 11A
Techniques in non-linear recording, editing and mixing using Pro Tools technology
as these skills apply to a variety of applications in the broadcasting industry. Develop
mastery of the concepts and skills required to work in a professional radio studio
environment.
R-TV 14 Media Aesthetics
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Media aesthetics for television and film presentation. Stresses critical, theoretical
and practical analysis. Material is presented from a producer/artist point of view
and is intended for those pursuing a career in film, television, and other electronic
visual media.
R-TV 15 Broadcast Law and Business Practices
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 (May have been taken previously)
The broadcasting industry as a business. Legal and Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) regulatory issues in broadcasting and developing media, as well as unions, contracts,
negotiations, residuals, and mergers.
R-TV 17 Internet Radio and Podcasting
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Corequisite: R-TV 01 and R-TV 11A (May have been taken previously)
Internet broadcasting and podcasting including programming, announcing, promotions,
and legal and copyright issues through the use of an actual Internet radio station.
R-TV 18 Introduction to Screenwriting
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Screenwriting for television and motion picture production. Includes characterization,
visualization, structure and form.
R-TV 19A Beginning Video Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Advisory: R-TV 14
Video production using studio, remote multi-camera, and film-style techniques. Introduction
to theory and practice in lighting, audio recording for video, basic directing and
producing, editing software, and production of a short narrative-form video.
R-TV 19B Advanced Video Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Video production techniques emphasizing narrative storytelling, film-style aesthetics and production.
R-TV 20 Television News Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: R-TV 05 or R-TV 19A
TV newscast production using writing, announcing, production, equipment, direction,
graphics, and editing skills both in and out of the studio.
R-TV 21 Remote Multicamera Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: R-TV 19A
Remote video production using both multi-camera and single camera techniques. Topics
include video engineering, directing, and remote production truck setup.
R-TV 22 Editing for Film and Television
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Aesthetics, visual and aural storytelling, and use of editing software for film and television. Previous production experience recommended.
R-TV 23 Reality Show Production
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: R-TV 19A
Types and production of reality show television programs. Authoring and pitching of
reality show concepts. Instruction in specific equipment skills in lighting, multicamera
shooting, editing and related skills. Includes production of a reality show.
R-TV 24 American Film History
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
History of American film and filmmakers from 1895 to the present. Development and
changes are examined in relation to historical, sociological, economic, political,
cultural, artistic and technological contexts.
R-TV 25 World Cinema
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Cinema history using a global perspective, following the growth of cinema in key countries
from their beginnings until the present day. Both national and multinational co-productions
are explored. Provides critical methodology and practical tools for examining and
interpreting international film movements and genres.
R-TV 28 Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Conceptualize, structure and write dramatic and non-dramatic scripts for cinema, television
and new media.
R-TV 29 Introduction to Audio Production for Film and Television
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Theory and practice of audio production for radio, television, film and digital recording applications.
R-TV 31 History of Radio DJs
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Traces the history of music radio through study of the most influential disc jockeys in broadcasting history.
R-TV 32 Radio - TV Internet Applications
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Creating and managing material on radio, TV and movie websites such as cross-promoting on-air content and converting audio and video.
R-TV 35 Pop Culture in the Media
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Examines American Pop Culture and its various forms as it applies to the 1920s through the 1990s through the major fads and follies of those decades as reflected in and influenced by radio, TV, film.
R-TV 96A Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations
1-2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: R-TV 01 and R-TV 11A
Operation of the college radio stations. Activities focus on studio equipment operation,
station procedures, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations.
R-TV 96B Campus Radio Station Lab: Disc Jockey & News Anchor/Reporter Skills
1-2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: R-TV 96A
Participation in the college radio stations. Activities focus on developing Disc Jockey,
News Anchor, and News Reporter skills.
R-TV 96C Campus Radio Station Lab: Hosting and Management Skills
1-2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: R-TV 96B
Participation in the college radio stations including individual show creation and
execution as well as management skills.
R-TV 97A Radio/Entertainment Industry Seminar
1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: R-TV 01, R-TV 11A, R-TV 15, and R-TV 96A
Corequisite: R-TV 97B
Discussion and evaluation of professionalism and problem-solving techniques related
to on-the-job experience in the Radio Broadcasting industry through an off-campus
internship.
R-TV 97B Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience
1 Unit (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: R-TV 01, R-TV 11A, R-TV 15, and R-TV 96A
Corequisite: R-TV 97A
On-the-job experience in the radio or entertainment industry in order to strengthen
and broaden skills in the workplace. A minimum of 75 paid or 60 non-paid clock hours
per semester of supervised work is required for each unit of credit. It is recommended
that the hours per week be equally distributed throughout the semester.
R-TV 99 Radio/TV Special Projects
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Prerequisite: Completion of six R-TV course units
Students earn credit via a broadcasting or film course of study customized for the
student. Instructor authorization is needed prior to enrollment.
R-TV 100 Work Experience in Film and Television
1-3 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Prerequisite:Completion of 12 units of R-TV courses from among the following: R-TV
1, 14, 18, 19A, 19B, 20, 21, 22, 23, taken at Mt. San Antonio College. Compliance
with work experience regulations as designated in the college catalog.
Provides students with on-the-job experience in the film or TV industry, related to
classroom instruction, at an approved work site. A minimum of 60 unpaid or 75 paid
hours of supervised work is required for each unit of credit.
R-TV 101 Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment
1-2 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Prerequisite: Completion of RTV 01, RTV 97A, RTV 97B and any three other RTV units,
taken at Mt. San Antonio College. Compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated
in the College Catalog.
On-the-job experience at an approved work site in the Broadcast or Entertainment industries.
A minimum of 60 unpaid or 75 paid hours of supervised work is required for each credit.
