Media Arts: Telecommunications Technology AAS
This program prepares students for employment in telecommunications and related industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Gather and edit audio and video programs in media industries
- Produce audio and video programs in media industries
- Direct audio and video programs in media industries
- Understand how to utilize various media outlets to distribute audio and video programs
- Operate specialized broadcast communications equipment found in radio and television broadcasting
- Continue your education at a 4-year institution
Career Possibilities
Graduates are employed as telecommunications specialists in various fields and as radio, television, audio, and cable TV engineers and technicians.
Transfer Information
Students should contact their advisor and the Coordinator for Transfer and Articulation in the Centers for Student Engagement and Academic Advisement for information on transfer services. Early consultation to plan the most appropriate course sequence will optimize transferability.
Degree Requirements
Students learn to operate, install, maintain, and repair audio, video, RF, and specialized communications equipment in the media and telecommunications industries.
Students work on engineering, operations, and production projects professionally. Cayuga’s facilities include video studio diagnostic stations, electronics labs, and a fully operational radio lab for technical instruction. Internships are required in area industry facilities. Program graduates are eligible to receive certification as broadcast technologists from the Society of Broadcast Engineers.
The curriculum listed on this page represents the minimum coursework required for the AAS degree in Media Arts: Telecommunications Technology. Some required courses are offered only in the evening.
Academic Preparation
Required: algebra; readiness for ENGL 101.
| COURSES | CREDIT HOURS | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| ELEC 101 | Electrical Circuits | 4 |
| ELEC 105 | Introduction to Digital Computers | 4 |
| TELC 104 | Audio Video Production Techniques I | 3 |
| 17 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| ELEC 102 | Basic Electronics | 4 |
| COMM 201 | Media and Society | 3 |
| CS 110 | Exploring Computer Technology | 3 |
| CS 180 | Principles of Data Communications | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| THIRD SEMESTER | ||
| TELC 140 | Analysis of Broadcast Equipment Systems | 3 |
| COMM 207 | Television Production I | 4 |
| ELEC 201 | Intermediate Electronics | 4 |
| General Education Natural Science and Scientific Reasoning | 3 | |
| 14 | ||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | ||
| COMM 208 | Video Production 2 | 4 |
| TELC 260 | Broadcast Systems Maintenance | 3 |
| TELC 275 | Internship Radio/TV | 3 |
| ELEC 208 | RF Communications | 4 |
| CS 225 | Introduction to Networks | 3 |
| 17 | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 64 | |
A prior felony conviction may hinder a student’s ability to enroll in a course or complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or meet the criteria for licensure required by certain professions.