Broadcasting/Video Production

Work behind the scenes in the broadcast industry.

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Turn your passion for storytelling and technology into a dynamic career with our Broadcasting/Video Production program. Whether you want to create music videos, produce podcasts, direct live sports broadcasts, or work behind the scenes as a camera operator, editor, or audio engineer, this program gives you the hands-on experience to make it happen. You’ll develop both creative and technical skills—ranging from filming and editing to engineering and live production—preparing you to become a go-to professional on any production set. With a curriculum that has been examined by and meets the requirements of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), you’ll also have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certification upon completion. Graduates have gone on to work with major broadcasters and companies like Microsoft, Century Link, T-Mobile Park, TVW, Victory Studios and regional TV networks like KOMO, KIRO, KCPQ and KING, proving the program’s strong industry alignment. If you’re ready to bring ideas to life and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, this is your path into the world of digital media and broadcasting.

CONNECT WITH US!

Kevin Kildun, Program Career Advisor

253.680.7605

kevin.kildun@batestech.edu

Ace Wheeler, Instructor

253.680.7082

ace.wheeler@batestech.edu

Joshua Hamm, Instructor

253.680.7761

joshua.hamm@batestech.edu

Program Information

Degrees & Certificates:

  • Associate of Applied Science: Broadcasting/Video
  • AAS Transfer: Broadcasting/Video
  • Competency Cert: Broadcast and Video Elements
  • Certificate of Training: BVP Engineering
  • Certificate of Training: BVP Audio
  • Certificate of Training: BVP Operations
  • Certificate of Training: BVP Production
  • CIP: 10.0202

Program Lengths:

  • AAS degree program length: 6 quarters
  • AAST degree program length: 6 quarters
  • Certificate of Competency: 5 quarters
  • Certificate of Training: 1 quarter

Location/Hours

Central Campus

7:30AM – 4:00PM

Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.

Computer technology skills
All BVP students must have keyboarding skills.  You must be able to perform basic computer skills, such as:

  • Attach files to email
  • Create PDFs
  • Send photos, including from mobile devices like phones
  • Access college email (including Canvas)
  • Open, close and browse websites and software programs

You will also use the basic functions of the Microsoft Office 365 suite, including Word and PowerPoint. You must be able to:

  • Create documents
  • Use spell check
  • Use grammar correcting
  • Use basic formatting tools
  • Save, rename, copy and move various files from, and to, other devices
  • Understand basic file-saving structures

Physical Requirements
You must be able to:

  • Lift 50lbs
  • Climb stairs, bleachers and/or ladders
  • Stand for long periods of time

Tuition and Fees

At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.

See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.

BVP minimum materials list:

  • Minimum USB 3.0 64 GB flash drive
  • Minimum 64GB (60MB/s or higher) U3 class 10 SD card
  • SD card reader – make sure it is 3.0!
  • Over-the-ear “flat” headphones for critical listening/audio mix. Sony 7506 (or similar) is recommended
  • Earbuds, for non-critical listening (e.g., watching training videos)
  • Get a Pierce County (or wherever county you have an address in) library membership and get Linkedin Learning!
  • A physical notebook and writing utensils for note taking
  • Access to a cell phone that takes digital photos and video

No accreditation or related information have been provided.

Learn more about this program’s Advisory Committee.