Humanities Division
Liberal Arts & Sciences: Radio/Television Broadcasting
Overview of Program
R-TV Curriculum Overview
R-TV Tools of the Trade
Sean Blaney Radio-Television Broadcasting Major
Kathryn Puleo Radio-Television Broadcasting Major
Jake Haessig Radio-Television Broadcasting Major
Faculty
Robert Gassmann
Assistant Professor, Radio/Television Broadcasting
Radio/Television Broadcasting Program
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8233
Mary Ann Carroll
Associate Professor, Radio/Television Broadcasting
Radio/Television Broadcasting Program
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8732
Douglas Flanagan
Instructor, Radio/Television Broadcasting
Radio/Television Broadcasting Program
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8396
Kalman Socolof
Professor, Radio/Television Broadcasting
Radio/Television Broadcasting Program
(315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8232
Program Summary
The Radio-Television Broadcasting program is designed to prepare students for careers in electronic media including radio, TV, Cable TV, communications, multi-media production and advertising. Graduates are prepared to:
- Operate basic television studio and field production equipment
- Produce programming for audio and video media
- Perform Radio-TV station operations functions
- Write basic forms of broadcast copy
- Perform electronic media advertising, sales and promotion duties
- Perform on-camera or on-microphone
Program of Study at Herkimer
- English I and II
- Freshman Seminar
- Public Relations
- Introduction to Electronic Media
- Introduction to Video Production
- Advertising
- Keyboarding Essentials
- Computer Software Applications I
- Introduction to Audio Production
- Voice and Diction
- Broadcast Copywriting
- Intermediate Video Production
- Sales and Promotion in the Electronic Media
- Radio-Television Senior Seminar
OR
- Radio-Television Apprenticeship
OR
- Performance Skills for Electronic Media
- Advanced Audio Production
OR
- Advanced Video Production
- Physical Education Activity
- Various Electives
Note: Apprenticeship option is competitive and is based on the student's GPA, a written essay and recommendation of the R/TV faculty. Production courses each include a requirement of service to the College's TV Station (HCTV) and/or FM Radio Station (WVHC) outside of scheduled class time.
Acceptance into the second year of studies will be based on successful completion of first year exit tests given in the spring and consisting of both written and hands-on components.
Click Radio/Television Broadcasting for the current program of study page.
Skill Requirements
Whether in front of the public or behind the scenes, people involved in the media are communicators. For this reason, strength in verbal and non-verbal communication skills are all but essential. This includes an understanding of good storytelling. An understanding of basic math concepts is also necessary. Good interpersonal skills are important, as most jobs at all levels will involve dealng with other people, whether as co-workers, as clients or just as members of the public.
Nature of the Work
Due to the many facets of the electronic media, it is almost impossible to make generalisations about jobs in this field. There are desk jobs, and there are jobs that involve being out in the field. There are jobs that center on working with other people, and there are jobs that are spent mostly with equipment. Even so, one common factor is that the things tend to be rather fast paced, and you have the potential to go places and meet people you otherwise might not. Another is that the fast and constant changes in the industry require people working in this field be able to keep up with changing work conditions and be willing to re-learn their jobs on a regular basis.
Job Outlook
As the electronic media expand, there will be more openings for qualified,capable people. There will also be more pressure on employers to avoid people who do not give 100%. This is an intensely competitive industry. There are many people willing to take any opening that comes along. This goes double for positions "on-air." If you love what you do, you won't mind how hard you have to work at it to be successful.
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