Radio, Television & Film
Quick Facts
- Pathway: Arts & Humanities
- Campus: Northeast
Working in radio, television, and film production can be either in front of the camera, performing, or behind the camera, editing and producing media.
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See Our Students in Action
Our Radio, Television & Film students made this video to give you an idea of what you can learn and experience in our program.
Job Titles & Career Info
Our Program
Why Choose Radio, Television & Film?
- Use state-of-the-art software & equipment—with minimal investment on your part—as you learn industry-specific skills
- Determine which type of media work you most enjoy & want to pursue as a career
- Gain live broadcasting experience by being a part of client-driven production projects
- Meet industry professionals through guest lectures & panel discussions
- Get leads on jobs by participating in an internship/practicum & building a portfolio
Prepare for What You Will Do at Work
- Produce over-the-top (OTT) & on-demand video content
- Create, manage & archive media assets
- Support, present & record conference media
- Mix & record sound for front of house, stage & theater
- Broadcast for affiliate & national news or new magazine programs
Marketable Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Communication
- Personal & social responsibility
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Before You Enroll, Think About:
- Your proficiency is directly related to practice. Our courses require outside-of-classroom time to produce projects.
- Computer literacy is highly recommended.
- 3 skills or work style traits that will help you succeed in this field:
- Cooperation
- Flexibility
- Stress tolerance
Requirements
- Equipment: You must have a personal portable hard drive, 1TB SSD (solid state drive) minimum.
- Academics: You must be TSI compliant for A.A.S. & Level 2 Certificate programs.
Need a boost to get ready for college?
Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.
Degrees & Certificates
Degree
Certificates
Level 1
Level 2
Fort Worth Film Collaborative Certificate Program
Want a fast track to a job in the film industry?
TCC and the Fort Worth Film Commission, in partnership with 101 Studios, are offering fast-track certifications to meet Fort Worth's growing need for trained film industry crew.
Read about the program and certificates on Fort Worth Film Collaborative Certificate Program
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2024–2025 Academic Year
Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Semester Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
---|---|---|---|
AAS | Radio, Television and Film | 60 | $4,140 |
CRT1 | Sound Recording Technology | 30 | $2,070 |
CRT2 | Multimedia Production | 39 | $2,691 |
Notes:
- Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
- Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Continuing Education Programs
Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.
Earn More Choices & More Money
Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to promotion opportunities.
While our program is designed to prepare you to enter the workforce, you may be ready to work toward:
- Bachelor of Arts in Film / Video
- Bachelor of Arts in Media
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & TV Production
Next steps
- Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
- Explore transfer schools
Start on Your Pathway!
- Apply to TCC
- Find out about financial aid
- Talk to an academic advisor
- Visit career services
- Request a transcript evaluation if you are transferring to TCC
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Updated October 30, 2023