Radio and Television Production & Broadcasting Technology
Overview
Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology, offered on the Utica campus, will prepare you to work in a variety of broadcast media. Possible careers include: announcing, broadcasting control, editing, and other various technical positions. If you’ve dreamt about a career in production behind the camera or microphone, this is your best first step
Launch your career in media with the Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology program at Hinds Community College.
Exclusively offered at our historic Utica Campus, this hands-on broadcasting program prepares students for dynamic careers in radio production, television production, and media broadcasting. Whether you’re interested in announcing, editing, or operating technical broadcast equipment, you’ll gain the practical skills and real-world experience needed to thrive in today’s media industry.
Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students learn how to write scripts, moderate live or recorded programs, and operate industry-standard equipment for radio and TV broadcasting. The program also focuses on workplace readiness, leadership, and professional communication skills essential for success in media careers.
Students can earn stackable credentials: a Career Certificate, a Technical Certificate, and an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
If you’re ready to turn your passion for media into a profession, the Radio and Television Production and Broadcasting Technology program is the place to start. This is your opportunity to build a strong foundation in radio and television production while learning from experienced faculty in a supportive, career-focused environment.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 61–63 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 31 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 46 hrs.
- Utica
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 61–63 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Writing | 4 |
| Principles of Mass Communication | 4 |
| Fundamentals of Television Production | 4 |
| Principles of Audio Production | 3 |
| Intermediate Television Production | 4 |
| Basic Editing | 4 |
| Advanced Editing | 4 |
| Microsoft® Office Applications | 4 |
| Total Hours | 31 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Advanced Audio Production | 3 |
| Broadcasting Announcing | 4 |
| Station Administration | 3 |
| Advanced Television Production | 4 |
| Special Project in Media Technology | 1 |
| Total Hours | 46 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).