Studio Composition | SUNY at Purchase College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningMonitoringOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingWritingReading ComprehensionTime Management

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsTelecommunicationsEngineering and TechnologyCommunications and MediaEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningFlexibility of Closure

Tasks

Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment whe
Monitor and log transmitter readings.
Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commissio
Develop budgets.

Technology

Video creation and editing softwareMusic or sound editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

Audio mixer consolesAudio patch baysDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD recordersDisk storage systemsFrame synchronizersIntegrated receiver decoders IRDLaptop computersMaster control switchersModulatorsNetwork routersNon-linear editing systemsPersonal computers

Work Values

SupportAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsRecognition

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: medium27-4012.00	Broadcast Technicians	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: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Signal integrity — autonomously monitor, diagnose, and resolve complex strength and clarity issues across multiple simultaneous broadcast streams.
Emergency equipment repairs — execute hands-on fixes to a wide range of broadcast hardware under time pressure with minimal guidance during live events.
FCC compliance records — manage and audit programming logs station-wide, identifying and correcting discrepancies before regulatory review.
Broadcast networks and servers — architect, maintain, and troubleshoot full station computer and network infrastructure across IT and RF systems.
Automation system failures — apply advanced problem-solving to restore automated playback during critical broadcast windows without escalation.
Transmission quality — evaluate non-routine signal anomalies using deductive reasoning and test equipment, implementing lasting corrective solutions.
Scheduled and live programming — oversee end-to-end readiness of all outgoing content, coordinating with production and on-air teams across the broadcast day.
Preventive maintenance programs — design and execute equipment maintenance schedules that reduce failure rates across the station's technical infrastructure.
Cross-platform broadcast tools — integrate video creation, sound editing, and desktop publishing software into streamlined production workflows.
Station personnel coordination — lead real-time communication between engineering, production, and management during complex or breaking broadcast situations.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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