Media Arts (A.A.) | Arizona Western College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationActive ListeningMonitoring

Knowledge

Communications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementTelecommunications

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityOriginalityDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FC
Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duti

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareVideo creation and editing softwareHuman resources softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Audio signal processorsDesktop computersDigital audio recordersEmergency alert system EAS equipmentEmergency communications scannersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSound mixing consolesTablet computers

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-2012.03	Media Programming Directors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

On-air audio equipment and production systems — operate and troubleshoot with routine proficiency during live and pre-recorded broadcast sessions.
Completed program logs — audit for FCC compliance and resolve common inaccuracies independently, escalating complex regulatory issues as needed.
News and promotional content — read, voice, and deliver on-air material with consistent clarity and adherence to station style guidelines.
Programming team activities — coordinate daily workflows and assignments for production personnel with reduced managerial oversight.
Broadcast schedules and content quality — monitor live and recorded programming to confirm schedule adherence and acceptable performance standards.
Broadcast copy and edited tape — prepare and finalize material for air with proficient use of video creation and audio editing software.
Cross-departmental coordination — facilitate communication and task alignment between news, production, and programming departments on routine projects.
Candidate interviews and performance evaluations — conduct under established HR frameworks to support staff hiring and development goals.
Social perceptiveness and active listening — apply to interpret stakeholder feedback and adjust programming approaches in familiar operational contexts.
Web and electronic publishing tools — use content management and web editing software to update digital programming assets with moderate independence.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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