Communications - A.S. Degree
Start Your Broadcasting Career at Alvin Community College
Are you interested in Broadcasting or Digital Media content creation? If so, starting an educational journey in Broadcast Communications may be for you. ACC offers specialized coursework in audio and video broadcasting. You will gain valuable experience at KACC-FM, a federally licensed radio station and have the opportunity to produce programming for KACCTV, the local cable access channel. ACC also offers unique opportunities for internships in commercial, television facilities, production companies and sports broadcasting franchises. Hone your creative skills while preparing to transfer to a university. ACC will make sure you’re ready
Learning Opportunities
Opportunities exist in the areas of performance, programming, news, general administration,
engineering and sales. Presently, the fields of broadcast communication, digital media,
multimedia
production, social network management, corporate and broadcast communication are experiencing
remarkable growth. Students who successfully complete this program will be ready to
transfer to a university and complete a bachelor’s degree.
What Will I Study?
You will take courses in a wide variety of topics such as:
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Media Writing
- Photography
- and more!
For More Information:
Website: www.alvincollege.edu/communications
Phone: 281.756.3770
Email: RadioTV@alvincollege.edu
Curriculum Guide - Communications - A.S. Degree
First Year
First Semester
- American History 3 Course Credits+
- COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Course Credits +
- COMM 2311 - Media Writing 3 Course Credits
- Component Area Options - Group 2 3 Course Credits+
- ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits +
Semester Credits: 15
Second Semester
- COMM 1318 - Photography I 3 Course Credits
- COMM 1336 - Video Production I 3 Course Credits
- ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Course Credits +
- MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 Course Credits +
- Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 Course Credits+
Semester Credits: 15
Third Semester
- GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Course Credits +
- SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Course Credits +
Semester Credits: 6
Second Year
First Semester
- COMM 1337 - Video Production II 3 Course Credits
- COMM 2303 - Audio Production 3 Course Credits
- GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits +
- Life and Physical Sciences 3 Course Credits+
Semester Credits: 12
Second Semester
- COMM 2366 - Film Appreciation 3 Course Credits *
- Life and Physical Sciences 3 Course Credits +
- American History 3 Course Credits +
- COMM 2305 - Editing & Layout 3 Course Credits
Semester Credits: 12
Total Minimum Credits Required for Communication Degree: 60
+ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.
* Capstone Course
Visit the ACC Catalog page for a complete academic listing.
Approximate costs for the Degree programs are $4,400 for in-district students and $7,160 for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
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