The Television program provides you with hands-on experience and a strong foundation upon which to build your artistic talent. Video production has expanded incredibly in the last few years, providing opportunities in digital production, and video streaming for the internet. Our goal is to help you take the best elements of your talent and apply them to work in the industry.
The television courses offer you studies in basic and advanced production, producing, shooting and editing for Channel 39 and the opportunity to work in many formats of programming. Very few colleges will offer students an opportunity to produce on-air programming and receive broadcast credits and we encourage you to participate in the creation of the channel's programming.
Internships are also available as you become familiar with the program and find a specialty you enjoy working in. Mentoring, networking and interning are all basic elements of success you'll discover within the program. Our alumni list is a great example of how these elements, along with our core classes, will help you become a success in your field and someone who will contribute your own creativity to the industry - a new addition to the talent pool!
Our Basic Television Production class starts you off with an introduction to equipment operation, crew positions, pre-production, production and post-production.
Our 4-camera studio configuration allows you to shoot a variety of formats and the curriculum allows you to experience each crew position so you can find what works for you and where your talent lies.
Within the television program, you'll have opportunities to learn about pitching project ideas, producing, lighting, shooting, directing and much more. Our goal is to give our students access to state-of-the-art equipment, solid academics, a strong sense of aesthetics and interaction with industry professionals.
Curriculum
Curriculum changes as industry standards transform. Please refer to the Saddleback College Catalog website as the following requirements may have changed since this webpage was published.
Television Certificate Program
Core Courses
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CTVR 40* | Television and Film Scriptwriting I | 3 |
| CTVR 101 | Video Production Basics | 3 |
| Select from Specialty Area below | 15 | |
| Total Required Units | 18-21 | |
Specialty Area 2—Television Required Courses:
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CTVR 124* | Television Production I | 3 |
| CTVR 125* | Television Production II | 3 |
Electives: (9 units)
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CTVR 42* | Television and Film Directing | 3 |
| CTVR 111* | Audio and Sound Design for Television and Film | 3 |
| CTVR 128* | Television and Radio News | 3 |
| CTVR 129* | Documentary Production | 3 |
| CTVR 140* | Television and Film Scriptwriting II | 3 |
| CTVR 151 | Non-Linear Editing I | 3 |
| CTVR 251* | Non-Linear Editing II | 3 |
| CTVR 262 | Production Management | 1 |
| CTVR 264* | Cinematography | 2 |
| CTVR 266 | Script Supervising for Film and Television | 3 |
| CTVR 280* | Cinema/Television/Radio Employment Skills | 3 |
| CWE 180* | Cooperative Work Experience: Television | 1 |
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
Associate Degree
Associate in Science Degree
Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.Associate in Arts Degree
Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate in Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution's catalog for transfer requirements.Television Occupational Skills Awards
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CTVR 101 | Video Production Basics | 3 |
| CTVR 124* | Television Production I | 3 |
| CTVR 125* | Television Production II | 3 |
| Select from Restricted Electives | 6 | |
| Total Required Units | 15 | |
Restricted Electives:
| Course ID | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CTVR 40* | Television and Film Scriptwriting I | 3 |
| CTVR 42* | Television and Film Directing | 3 |
| CTVR 111* | Audio and Sound Design for Television and Film | 3 |
| CTVR 128* | Television and Radio News | 3 |
| CTVR 129* | Documentary Production | 3 |
| CTVR 140* | Television and Film Scriptwriting II | 3 |
| CTVR 151 | Non-Linear Editing I | 3 |
| CTVR 251* | Non-Linear Editing II | 3 |
| CTVR 262 | Production Management | 1 |
| CTVR 264* | Cinematography | 2 |
| CTVR 266 | Script Supervising for Film and Television | 3 |
| CTVR 280* | Cinema/Television/Radio Employment Skills | 3 |
| CWE 180* | Cooperative Work Experience: Television | 1 |
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.