Digital Communications Technology

Start Your Digital Communication Technology Career at Alvin Community College

Are you interested in working in the field of digital communication technology? ACC offers specialized coursework in Broadcast Production, Electronics, and Networking. You will gain valuable experience at KACC-FM (a federally licensed radio station) and KACC-TV (the local cable access channel). ACC also offers unique opportunities for internships in commercial, television facilities, production companies and sports broadcasting franchises. Whether you want a career in broadcast, municipal, oil and gas; ACC will make sure you’re ready.

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Learning Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in the areas of Broadcast, Municipal, Educational, Petrochemical, and Corporate. The convergence of audio/video with IP Networking is opening doors in both Broadcast and Information Technology for people with the ability to bridge both fields. Students who successfully complete this program will have the skills necessary for employment.

What Will I Study?

The degree program will provide knowledge, skills, and hands-on training to prepare you for a career in Digital Communication Technology. You will take courses in a wide variety of topics such as:

  • Audio Production
  • Video Production
  • IP Networking
  • Electronics
  • Broadcast Lighting
  • and more!

Program Cost

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.

Approximate costs for the Certificate program are $2,200 for in-district students and $3,580 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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DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science Degree – 60 credit hours
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER CREDITS
RTVB 1305 - Introduction to Television Technology 3
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking 3
RTVB 1425 - TV Studio Production 4
+ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3
SECOND SEMESTER
RTVB 1320 - Television Lighting 3
CETT 1402 - Electricity Principles 4
RTVB 1421 - TV/Video Field Production 4
+MATH 1332 - Quantitative Reasoning 3
THIRD SEMESTER
ITNW 1358 - Network + 3
+SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3
SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
CETT 1403 - DC Circuits 4
RTVB 1309 - Audio/Radio Production I 3
RTVB 1345 - Broadcast Engineering 3
+COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3
SECOND SEMESTER
RTVB 1447 - Audio/Radio Production II 4
ITNW 2321 - Networking with TCP/IP 3
*RTVB 2480 - Cooperative Education-Radio and Television or *RTVB 2440 - Portfolio Development 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences 3
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (A.A.S.) DEGREE  60

+Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
*Capstone Course

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Certificate 1 – 24 credit hours
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER CREDITS
RTVB 1305 - Introduction to Television Technology 3
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking 3
RTVB 1425 - TV Studio Production 4
SECOND SEMESTER
RTVB 1320 - Television Lighting 3
CETT 1402 - Electricity Principles 4
RTVB 1421 - TV/Video Field Production 4
THIRD SEMESTER
ITNW 1358 - Network + 3
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE 1 24

 

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Certificate II – 45 credit hours
FIRST YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER CREDITS
RTVB 1305 - Introduction to Television Technology  3
ITNW 1325 - Fundamentals of Networking 4
RTVB 1425 - TV Studio Production 4
SECOND SEMESTER
RTVB 1320 - Television Lighting 3
CETT 1402 - Electricity Principles 4
RTVB 1421 - TV/Video Field Production 4
THIRD SEMESTER
ITNW 1358 - Network + 3
SECOND YEAR - FIRST SEMESTER
CETT 1403 - DC Circuits 4
RTVB 1309 - Audio/Radio Production I 4
RTVB 1345 - Broadcast Engineering 3
SECOND YEAR - SECOND SEMESTER 

RTVB 1447 - Audio/Radio Production II

4

ITNW 2321 - Networking with TCP/IP

3

*RTVB 2480 - Cooperative Education-Radio and Television or *RTVB 2440 - Portfolio Development

4

DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE 2

45

*Capstone Course

 

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