PUBLISHED 2024-2025 Credit Catalog
Radio, Television and Broadcast News - Television
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Are you the kind of person who constantly finds themselves immersed in YouTube videos, binge-watching TV shows, or creating captivating content for social media? If so, the Television major within the Radio, Television, and Broadcast News program is the perfect path for you to turn your passion for visual storytelling into a rewarding and exciting career.
This program helps you harness the power of storytelling through television and digital media and prepares you for a dynamic and ever-evolving media landscape.
If you are passionate about storytelling and creating engaging content, this program will give you the tools and knowledge to craft compelling narratives that captivate audiences.
In this program, you will:
- get hands-on experience in simulated real-world production and broadcasting environments, including single-camera or multi-camera setups
- learn all facets of television production, including the fundamentals of producing, directing, editing, and shooting
- explore a diverse range of projects, including drama, music videos, and documentaries
- work collaboratively in teams to produce sports, Esports, news, and talk programs, gaining invaluable teamwork and leadership skills
- prepare to work with broadcast-quality equipment that includes HD cameras, stabilizers (Steadicam, Dolly, Jib Arm), switchers, digital audio consoles, graphics systems, servers, and computer-based editing systems.
Our Television major is a launch pad for many exciting career opportunities. You’ll have the fundamentals to become a producer, director, or editor for television shows, films, documentaries, or news programs.
Pursue a career in news reporting, journalism, or investigative reporting, or explore roles in media management, including content curation, scheduling, and programming for television networks and digital platforms.
Or, use your skills to create engaging content for social media platforms, streaming services, and online channels or enter the thrilling world of sports and Esports broadcasting, covering live events and providing commentary.
This program involves two years of full-time study, along with an industry practicum in your fourth semester.
If you’re ready to turn your passion for visual storytelling into a successful and fulfilling career, this program is your gateway to media and entertainment.
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Traits, skills and aptitudes
Those in broadcasting are innovative, social, and methodical. You need: - curiosity
- initiative, persistence, and resourcefulness
- objectivity and integrity
- creativity
- an accurate memory
- communication and interview skills
- composure and poise
- research and critical thinking skills
- physical and emotional stamina to cope with the pressures of competitive, fast-paced work
- solid news judgment
- an interest in people and current events.
You should enjoy finding different ways to tell stories, working with many different people, generating interest from others, and methodically compiling information. Practicum, co-op and work integrated learning opportunities
In your second year, you’ll complete a two- to three-week practicum placement with an approved media-related employer. Credential
Upon successfully completing this program, you’ll receive a SAIT Radio, Television and Broadcast News diploma with a major in Television. Accepts international applicants - PGWP-eligible
This program accepts international applicants and meets the eligibility criteria for the Post-Graduation Work Permit program, as long as the student is registered in on-campus classes or completes more than 50% of the courses on campus (for blended options).
International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit. International students are responsible for maintaining their eligibility throughout their studies.
Related careers
Our graduates may work in the following occupations. Some careers require additional experience and education.
Potential careers (NOC):
- Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts (50011)
- Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations (51120)
- Film and video camera operators (52110)
- Broadcast technicians (52112)
- Audio and video recording technicians (52113)
- Announcers and other broadcasters (52114)
- Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts (52119)
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (53111)
Admission requirements - Applicants educated in Canada
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet all the following requirements or equivalents:
- at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.
Application process
When applying in the application portal, select Radio, Television and Broadcast News. You will be able to select Television as your major during the application process. Program outline
The Radio, Television and Broadcast News - Television diploma requires 60 credits (21 courses) to complete. The program spans two years, with two semesters each year. Required courses
You must take all of the following courses to complete this program. Required courses - General core
Required courses - Television major core
Suggested schedule of study
Progression
You must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better each semester and pass the prerequisite courses to progress through the program.
To qualify for graduation, you must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Review our grading and progression procedure >
Books and supplies
Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year. This is a bring-your-own-device program with a standard computer hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page. Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore’s website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date. Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn’t receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you’re in luck; no textbook purchase is required this term. Program outcomes
Broadcast News major
- Apply communication skills effectively and appropriately within the Radio, Television and Digital on-line world.
- Demonstrate professional behaviours that reflect the expectations of the industries.
- Interact professionally within the work environment.
- Manage technical and administrative activities which support the organization.
- Plan, design, or work through projects or tasks from start to finish using well-defined objectives and outcomes.
- Demonstrate an ability to use computer software and hardware related to the creation of television, radio and on-line productions.
- Continuously assess personal strengths and areas for development to set personal learning goals.
- Use appropriate leadership skills to move quickly toward conflict resolution, and compromise to allow the team to move forward.
- Demonstrate the ability to critique process and product.
Radio major
- Apply communication skills effectively and appropriately within the Radio industry.
- Demonstrate professional behaviours that reflect the expectations of the Radio industry.
- Interact professionally within the work environment.
- Manage technical and administrative activities which support the organization.
- Plan, design, or work through projects or tasks from start to finish using well-defined objectives and outcomes.
- Demonstrate an ability to use computer software and hardware related to the creation of Radio productions.
- Demonstrate the ability to create effective scripts; including client interaction, creative meetings, research and editing skills.
- Demonstrate technical ability to voice, edit, mix and produce effective commercials and features.
- Continuously assess personal strengths and areas for development to set personal learning goals.
Television major
- Apply communication skills effectively and appropriately within the Television industry.
- Demonstrate professional behaviours that reflect the expectations of the Television industry.
- Interact professionally within the work environment.
- Manage technical and administrative activities which support the organization.
- Plan, design, or work through projects or tasks from start to finish using well-defined objectives and outcomes.
- Demonstrate an ability to use computer software and hardware related to the creation of television/video productions.
- Demonstrate the ability to move a script into production including production meetings, location scouting, budgets, facilities, equipment and personal.
- Continuously assess personal strengths and areas for development to set personal learning goals.
- Use appropriate leadership skills to move quickly toward conflict resolution, and compromise to allow the team to move forward.
- Demonstrate the ability to critique process and product.
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