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Broadcasting
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Program Summary
 There are two major emphases in this program: Radio and Television and Corporate Media. Students interested in the Radio and Television emphasis will get training and experience in newscasting, weathercasting and sportscasting. They will write, produce, direct and edit programming for radio and for television using Marshalltown Educational Television (MET12) cable channel.
Students interested in Corporate Media will receive training in creating audio-visual presentations and understanding emerging multi-media technologies. Students will study technologies including CD-ROM, interactive video, computer animation, 3D modeling, satellite video conferencing, desktop video and web page design.
MCC is equipped with a TV studio on campus, complete with state-of-art control room with satellite downlink equipment, cable television origination equipment, video duplication, closed circuit systems, and editing equipment.
Degrees Offered
Associate of Science Career Option (ASCO)
Faculty
Steve Muntz, Associate Professor of Broadcast Technology
Adjunct Faculty – local radio and television professionals who teach on a part-time basis
Broadcasting Scholarships
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Iowa Broadcasters Association – Student enrolled in the Broadcast Technology program. Four $1000 scholarships are available each year. Request special application from the Financial Aid Office.
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KFJB/KXIA Broadcast Journalism – Students interested in radio broadcasting are encouraged to apply. Request special application form from the Financial Aid office.
Related Majors
Communications/Public Relations/Journalism
Program Requirements
General Education/Credit Hours
Communications (courses approved for AA) 9
Humanities (courses approved for AA; recommend DRA102) 6
Social/Behavioral Science (courses approved for AA;
recommend SDV194) 6
Math and Science (courses approved for AA) 7
Physical Education (courses approved for AA) 2
Total 30
Program Requirements
CIS207 Fundamentals of Web Programming 3
CSC118 Computer Systems and Applications 3
JOU110 Introduction to Mass Media 3
MKT110 Principles of Marketing 3
MMS102 Introduction to Broadcasting 3
MMS105 Audio Production 3
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MMS245 Intro to Virtual Reality (3)
MMS110 Video Production 1
MMS140 Radio-TV Writing 3
MMS210 Video Production II 1
MMS225 Advanced Television Production 3
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MMS250 Multimedia Design (3)
MMS932 Internship 5
Total 31
Electives (choose from various General electives
approved for associate degrees) 3
Total 3
Total Required Hours 64
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