RADIO, VIDEO & FILM PROGRAM
Single Concentration
The Radio, Video & Film (RVF) Single Concentration Program is an 8-month program that provides students with an introduction to the skills and employment opportunities available to an entry-level employee in radio, television, video and film. Production skills, equipment operation, performance and related functions are studied and practiced through a combination of class lectures and hands-on exercises in our radio and television studios.
All students are exposed to both radio and video & film in the first 16 weeks of the program, but before entering the third marking period, students must choose an area of concentration, either radio or video & film. The purpose of selecting an area of concentration is to allow the student to practice and apply the knowledge that is learned in the first two marking periods toward a more focused experience in the student’s area of interest. The area of concentration will be reflected on the student’s diploma upon graduation from the program.
Concentration in Radio:
Students who elect a concentration in radio work on radio show preparation and performance, radio production, digital editing, commercial copywriting techniques, and work at the school’s radio stations in on-air and off-air capacities.
During the fourth marking period, the duties performed by students with a concentration in radio include:
- On-air announcing and board operation;
- On-air delivery of news, sports, weather and appropriate features;
- Writing and re-writing news stories for broadcast;
- Production work.
Concentration in Video & Film:
Students who elect a concentration in video & film practice various aspects of video production, including electronic newsgathering, equipment operation, studio operation, non-linear editing, graphics, on-camera performance and scene production utilizing film-style techniques.
During the fourth marking period, the duties performed by students with a concentration in video & film include:
- Working as part of a television production team to create magazine-style news programs;
- Transforming scripts into magazine-style news and scene productions;
- Editing program material using non-linear editing stations;
- Working with multiple software programs to create video effects and graphics.
RADIO, VIDEO & FILM PROGRAM
Single Concentration
PROGRAM DISCLOSURES
Program Level: Diploma | Program Length 720 Contact Hours
Q: How much will this entire program cost me?
A: Tuition & Fees: $12,549.00
Books and supplies: Included
On-campus room & board: Not Offered
Q: What is included?
A: View the Cost of Attendance PDF
Q: How much debt will I incur by enrolling in this program?
A: 82.06% of program graduates in the 2010/2011 award year graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 379
Total Number of Students in Debt: 311
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $6,424.00
- Federal loans $6,424.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
PREVIOUS AWARD YEARS
2009/2010 Award Year: 82.2% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 377
Total Number of Students in Debt: 310
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $6,593.00
- Federal loans $6,593.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
2008/2009 Award Year: 81.26% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 411
Total Number of Students in Debt: 334
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $7,167.00
- Federal loans $7,167.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
2007/2008 Award Year: 76.29% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 464
Total Number of Students in Debt: 354
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $5,395.00
- Federal loans $5,395.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
2006/2007 Award Year: 77.01% of program graduates graduated with educational debt.
Total Number of Graduates: 422
Total Number of Students in Debt: 325
Total Median Federal Student Loan Debt for Program Graduates: $6,625.00
- Federal loans $6,625.00
- Private educational loans $0.00
- Institutional financing plan $0.00
Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?
A: The program is designed to take 8 months to complete.
The completion rate for students who complete the program is 79%.
Total Number of Students Started: 624
Total Number of Students Available for Graduation: 612
Total Number of Students Completed: 482
The completion rate statistic reflects the status of available graduates from 15 Radio & Television/Radio, Video & Film classes that started from April 2009 through March 2010, as of November 2011. This statistic was reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in our annual report for 2011.
Q: What do students earn upon program completion?
A: Students who successfully complete the program earn a diploma.
Q: What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate?
A: The employment rate for students who complete the program is 71%.
Total Number of Students Graduated: 482
Total Number of Grads Available for Placement: 391
Total Number of Grads Working in the Field: 276
The employment rate statistic reflects the status of available graduates from 15 Radio & Television/Radio, Video & Film classes that started from April 2009 through March 2010, as of November 2011. This statistic was reported to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in our annual report for 2011.
Q: What types of jobs?
A: The following links will take you to the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) website and database, which is considered the nation's primary source of occupational information. (Developed under the sponsorship of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.) Please note that the wages listed refer to median incomes and do not reflect entry-level wages. It is not uncommon for entry-level jobs to pay minimum wage. However, among our Hall of Fame inductees, you will find graduates who work in upper management and programming at a variety of media-related companies.
Specs Howard School cannot guarantee any job to any graduate, but our Career Services Department works to help each graduate attain employment. The ultimate responsibility for obtaining employment rests with the Specs Howard School graduate.
Radio Concentration:
Board Operators (27-4012.00)
On Air Personalities/Announcers (27-4012.00)
Producers (27-2012.01)
Newsroom Writers/Reporters (27-3022.00)
Production Assistants (27-3043.04)
Promotions Assistants (11-2011.00)
Sales Assistants/Representatives (11-2011.00)
Video & Film Concentration:
Reporters (27-3022.00)
Talent (27-3011.00)
Videographer/Camera Operator (27-4031.00)
Video Editor (27-4032.00)
Newsroom Writers/Reporters (27-3022.00)
Production Assistants (PAs) (27-4031.00)
Audio/Visual Tech (27-4011.00)
Grip/Lighting (27-4011.00)
Q: Will I be able to pay back my student loans?
A: 38% of students in this institution who took out federal student loans are successfully repaying them.
The estimated repayment rate as reported by the general accounting office of the US Government for FY2009.
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