Broadcasting - Television and Film Production BRT

Holland Code: A (Artistic)

What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?

This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see website for details.

Arts & Literacy Courses in media arts and communication technology are strongly recommended, Above average written and spoken English Language skills.

Technology Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, email, Internet, checking student portal daily).

What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?

• Self-confidence
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to work with a wide variety of people
• The ability to give and take constructive criticism
• Interest in and knowledge of current events
• Skilled at public speaking
• Highly creative
• Ability to work in a team
• The ability to deal with stress
• Able to set priorities

Useful background experience for this program would be

Having an interest in photography, drama, writing and involvement with audio visual clubs.

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

Graduates of this program may go on to become a

Production assistant, technical director, floor director, camera operator, lighting technician, director of photography, audio operator, video editor, slow motion operator or take on production roles such as researcher, producer, and director.

Places you may find yourself employed include

Public and private broadcasters, media production studios, social media post-production houses, community cable companies, advertising agencies or media departments within corporations.

Typical working conditions for this kind of work:

• Shift work, late nights
• Adhering to strict deadlines

Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace

• Operate broadcast equipment such as video switchers, audio consoles, video cameras, lights, microphones and graphics computers
• Produce video content for broadcasters, corporations, non-profit organizations or small businesses
• Import station programming, commercials and promotional materials into playback servers
• Schedule or manage programming or production schedules
• Prepare and operate video playback equipment during the production of live and pre-recorded programming
• Monitor and record program, commercial, news and promotional feeds
• Create and superimpose on-screen graphics such as titles and credits that are fed from electronic video graphics equipment
• Mix or dissolve between sources and insert special effects used to make a transition from one video source to another
• Program digital video effects units
• Regulate the levels of a video signal or the volume and technical quality of sound during the production of pre-recorded and live television broadcasts
• Edit video and audio material before and after productions
• Manage media files and operate computerized servers

Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity

• Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB)
• Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB)
• Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC)
• Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.

Opportunities for further development or education

• Students may wish to go on an exchange in Belgium. See website for details.
• Graduates may qualify to apply to Fanshawe College graduate certificates in Broadcast Journalism – Television news;  Interactive Media Specialist; 3D Animation and Character Design; Visual Effects and Editing for Contemporary Media or  Advanced Filmmaking
• Opportunities to transfer credits to a university degree program at Athabasca University, Wilfrid University , and Griffith University in Australia

Last Modified: January 11, 2024