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Integrated Media:
Broadcasting

Restricted Entry,
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program (2008-2009)*

*Information regarding the requirements for this Limited Entry program is available by accessing the Admission Requirements page.

MHCC Faculty Adviser
JD Kiggins: 503-491-7632 - Room AC 1385 JD.Kiggins@mhcc.edu

As technology evolves, the role of the broadcaster has evolved along with it. As a student in the Broadcasting option you will acquire technical proficiency with digital audio tools, understand the theoretical concepts behind a variety of digital media, and develop the skills you’ll need to work in the industry as a production and promotions director, operations manager, and program director. If you’re interested in music production, sound design for film, video games and the Internet, the Broadcasting option offers a broad range of multimedia skill development emphasizing professional audio skills. Instruction includes an even balance between theory classes and practical, hands-on production laboratories.

Our facilities include a Digidesign ProTools lab, and include instruction in Adobe Audition, Apple’s GarageBand, and Soundtrack Pro. Two television studios allow for experience in both sound and picture based productions. The Broadcasting option also shares an electronic music lab with MHCC’s renowned music program, giving students access to both analog and digital synthesizers, samplers and MIDI controllers. Students learn fundamental concepts and procedures in recording and broadcasting and explore emerging industry technologies that prepare them for jobs such as:

• Broadcast Presenter
• Program Director
• Operations Manager
• Recording Engineer
• Producer
• Advertising Copywriter
• Sound Designer for Film and Multimedia
• Location Recordist for Film and Television

You will become proficient with industry standard tools and practice in the fields of broadcasting and audio production. You’ll develop an understanding of the concepts behind the production of audio for other disciplines such as film and video production, animation, music, and web based multimedia.

You'll have many opportunities to collaborate as you work in the college's radio stations or serve on creative teams with other students in the Integrated Media program. In addition, there are many outside internship opportunities at commercial radio stations in the Portland market. You will earn credit while serving on the staff as an intern. These internships are an opportunity to develop networking skills and learn, first hand, about the broadcasting industry.

1 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.

‡ See pages 7-10 of the printed catalog.