Broadcast and Video Production

Learn to shoot, edit, and produce professional-level videos that everyone has to see

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About this Program

Experience is important for success in broadcast and video production jobs and students at Francis Tuttle receive that from the start of their time here. Whether it’s through classroom projects or working with one of many business and community partners all training is aligned to real-world experience so students are ready the moment they graduate.

Students learn to use a variety of video production tools that are common in the real world such as Adobe Production Studio Suite and Apple Final Cut Pro Studio. They also learn to work with high-definition cameras, teleprompters, and professional video switchers in both a studio and field setting to produce videos such as news broadcasts, commercials, short stories, and more.

Campus
Employment Opportunities

Television broadcast industries, website design firms, training and e-Learning departments, publishing companies, organizations with in-house support for video production or web design, internet-based businesses, entrepreneurship.

Broadcast and Video Production Majors

Photojournalist

About this Major

The Video Producer major provides students with both foundational and advanced skills in video production, including shooting, editing, and live broadcasting. Students develop expertise in video photography, non-linear editing, and live production techniques through both classroom instruction and hands on projects that reflect real-world industry scenarios.  This accelerated program gives students the opportunity to quickly gain the skills needed to enter the workforce.

Success in broadcast and video production careers demands a unique combination of creativity, artistic ability, flexibility, and imagination. These professions often involve high-pressure situations and strict deadlines, requiring strong project management, adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Licensures / Certifications

  • ODCTE Production Assistant
  • ODCTE Editor

*One certification paid by Francis Tuttle. Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense.

Courses

  • Digital Media Production 120 hours
  • Non-Linear Digital Editing 120 hours
  • Broadcast Production 120 hours
  • Career Major Experience 120 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

At A Glance

Open To

  • High school juniors and seniors, adult students

Location

Total Hours Required

480

Length

  • Full-time: 1/2 school year
  • Part-time: 1 school year
  • A typical school year includes 9 months of instruction. Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Two sessions: Monday — Friday

  • 7:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
  • High school students and part-time adults enroll in either AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.
Video Producer

About this Major

The Video Producer major equips students with advanced skills to pursue careers in broadcast and video production. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students gain expertise in audio and video production, non-linear editing, visual effects, and graphic design. Instruction is delivered in both classroom settings and hands-on projects that reflect real-world industry scenarios.

As digital media continues to expand, the demand for skilled professionals who can effectively navigate and utilize this medium is on the rise. This program prepares graduates to excel in a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

Success in broadcast and video careers requires a blend of artistic talent, creativity, flexibility, and imagination. These roles often involve high-pressure environments with tight deadlines, making project management, adaptability, critical thinking, and problem-solving crucial. To remain current in this fast-paced field, professionals must stay abreast of evolving technologies and techniques, making a commitment to lifelong learning essential.

Licensures / Certifications

  • Visual Communication with Photoshop ACA
  • ODCTE Editor
  • ODCTE Production Assistant

*One certification paid by Francis Tuttle. Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

Courses

  • Advanced Interactive Media Applications 120 hours
  • Broadcast Production 120 hours
  • Digital Media Production 120 hours
  • Essentials of Digital Audio Production 120 hours
  • Multimedia and Image Management Techniques 120 hours
  • Fundamentals of Technology & Professional Enhancement 120 hours
  • Advanced Effects for Motion Graphics 120 hours
  • Non-Linear Digital Editing 120 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for High School Students

Tuition & Fees

  • N/A

Licensure / Certifications

  • Visual Communication with Photoshop ACA

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • Students will need to supply their own headphones
  • One certification paid by Francis Tuttle

Total Estimated Costs for High School Students

Cost of headphones

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

At A Glance

Open To

  • High school juniors and seniors, adult students

Location

Total Hours Required

960

Length

  • Full-time: 1 school year
  • Part-time: 2 school years
  • A typical school year includes 9 months of instruction. Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Two sessions:  Monday — Friday

  • 7:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
  • High school students and part-time adults enroll in either AM or PM session.
  • Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.