AA Degree and Certificates

Digital Broadcast Arts gives you the opportunity to get your AA degree. You can also get a “Certificate of Achievement” or “Certificate of Proficiency”.

Palomar 2026-2027 Catalog

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Office: P-31

Associate in Arts Degrees
AA Degree requirements are listed in the college catalog
- Radio and Television
Associate in Science Degrees
AS Degree requirements are listed in the college catalog
- Digital Video
Certificates of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement requirements are listed in the college catalog
- Digital Video
- Radio and Television
Certificates of Proficiency
Certificates of Proficiency requirements are listed in the college catalog
- Broadcast Journalism
- Digital Media

Digital Video

A.S. Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement

Total Units 24

Digital Video encompasses editing and design in using both digital and analog media. This degree prepares students for employment in the film, video, Internet, and television industries.

Digital Video A.S. Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement is also listed under Graphic Communications-Multimedia and Web.

Program Requirements

GCIP 140
GCMW 165
GCMW 204
GCMW 205
DBA/CINE 125
DBA 230
DBA 270
DBA 275

Digital Imaging/Photoshop I
Digital Video Design
Motion Graphics for Multimedia
Digital Video for Multimedia
Beginning Film and Video Field Production
Digital Audio with Pro Tools
Digital Video Editing
Avid Editing for Television and Film

Electives

2 courses required, 6 units minimum

ARTI 246
ARTI 247
DT 180GCIP 152
GCIP 240
GCMW 101
GCMW 108
GCMW 201
GCMW 203
GCMW 208
GCMW
GCMW
DBA 110
DBA/CINE 120DBA 150DBA/CINE 170DBA/CINE 225

Digital 3D Design and Modeling
Digital 3D Design and Animation
3D Studio Max – Introduction to
3D Modeling and Animation
Digital Publishing/Illustrator I
Digital Imaging/Photoshop III
Multimedia I
Web Motion Graphics I
Multimedia II
Web Multimedia
Web Motion Graphics II
Broadcast Writing and Producing
Basic Television ProductionPerformance and Acting for Broadcast and FilmIntroduction to video EditingIntermediate Film and Video Field Production

Certificate of Proficiency

Total Units 17

Digital Media encompasses digital video editing in both analog and digital media. The certificate prepares students for employment in the film, video, Internet, and television industries. Major growth in this industry is anticipated as Internet and television merge into one medium.

Digital Media Certificate of Proficiency is also listed under Graphic Communica- tions-Multimedia and Web.

Program Requirements

CINE/DBA 125
GCMW 204
GCMW 205
DBA 270DBA 275

Beg Film/Video Field Production
Motion Graphics for Multimedia
Digital Video for Multimedia
Digital Video Editing
Avid Editing for Television & Film

Radio and Television

A.A Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement

Total Units 30

Provides entry-level skills in the field of digital radio and television broadcasting. Offers hands-on experience in digital broadcasting including television news and sports. Broadcast journalism is a strong component of the program.

Students who are not planning to transfer to four-year university and who have a ratio emphasis may substitute DBA 230 for DBA 220.

Program Requirements

DBA 100
DBA 110
DBA/ENTT 120
DBA/ENTT 130
DBA/CINE 170
DBA 220* DBA 230
DBA 240A
DBA 298A

Introduction to Radio and TV
Broadcast Writing and Producing
Digital Television Production
Radio Production
Introduction to Video Editing
Advanced Digital Television Production
or
Digital Audio with Pro Tools
Basic Television News/Sports
Beginning Broadcast Internship

Electives

Select 6 Units

DBA 100L
DBA 135A
DBA 135B
DBA 135C
DBA 135D
DBA 150
DBA/CINE 170
DBA 180
DBA230
DBA 240B
DBA 240C
DBA 240D
DBA 270
DBA 275
DBA 298
CINE/DBA 115
CINE/DBA 125
CINE/DBA 225

Introduction to Radio and Television Laboratory
Basic Radio Station Operations
Beginning Radio Station Operations
Intermediate Radio Station Operations
Advanced Radio Station Operations
Performance and Acting for Broadcast and Film
Introduction to Video Editing
Sports Broadcasting
Digital Audio with Pro Tools
Beginning Television News/Sports
Intermediate Television News/Sports
Advanced Television News/Sports
Digital Video Editing
Avid Editing for Television and Film
Broadcast Internship
Creative Writing for Television and Cinema
Beginning Film and Video Field Production
Intermediate Film and Video Field Production

Broadcast Journalism

Certificate of Proficiency

Total Units 15

Provides a background in print journalism and broadcast journalism: practical experience in gathering, writing, editing and producing news. This certificate prepares students for employment in the television news industry.

The Broadcast Journalism Certificate of Proficiency is also listed under Journalism.