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School of Broadcasting

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You’ve got a dream. Let us help you make it cometrue. The Brown College School of Broadcastingprepares students to build successful careers in radio,television and communications. Talented instructors, ahands-on approach to learning, and a curriculum alignedwith industry standards — it adds up to the foundationyou need for the career of your dreams. Thousands ofBrown College graduates have already done it. Why not you?

“It doesn’t feel like school. It feels like you are really

producing news orcommercials.”

Brandon Rickert, graduate, Television Production

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Prepare Yourself for a Great Career

Today’s world is shaped by radio, television andcommunications. Find your place in the thickof it as a professional in one of thesefascinating industries.

Radio BroadcastingWhether your dream is to be an on-airpersonality or at the helm of the studiocontrol board, you’ll learn everything youneed to know to tune into a radiocareer.

Television ProductionBehind the scenes, but in thethick of the action — that’s thehigh-energy field of televisionproduction in satellite, cable orvideo settings.

Communication StudiesGrounded in theory, practical inapplication — learn how toeffectively communicate and use yourskills in public relations, working with themedia, planning campaigns, and many other vital communications functions.

Brown College graduate Brandon Rickert (below)

works for a local Fox network station and recently

freelanced for ABC Sports. “Brown College prepared me

for the real world with hands-on experience. Most classes,

such as studio production, were conducted as if you were

actually broadcasting a show. I learned how to do news

packages, commercials, public service announcements,

and thirty-minute studio shows, from pre-production to

post-production. When I graduated I felt very confident

about being able to get a job in television.”

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Learn These SkillsOn-air presenceSportcastingNews writingCommercial writingStudio operations

Advertising salesDigital audioproductionVoice tracking

Get Ready for These Careers Disc jockeyNews directorNewscasterProducerProduction director

Sales accountexecutive Sports announcer

Is a career in radio in your future? Get all thetraining you need in Radio Broadcasting atBrown College. Our nationally known program,which has been preparing broadcast professionalsfor more than 60 years, offers the best in hands-on training using the latest studio equipment.You’ll develop the on-air presence and technicalskills needed to move into today’s fast-paced,growing broadcast industry. Learn from talentedinstructors who have helped launch thousands of graduates on the path to successful broadcastcareers — on-air personalities, newscasters,sportscasters, talk show hosts, musicprogrammers, producers, sales executives and station managers.

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“Because our school has a national reputation,a Brown College degree in broadcasting carriesa great deal of weight in the industry. We havegraduates working in practically every state inthe country.” Mike Kronforst, instructor, Radio Broadcasting

Veteran Brown College radio broadcasting

instructor Mike Kronforst (above) has

worked in both radio and television in addition

to teaching. A Brown College alum

himself, he teaches because he loves

working with students. “There's no

greater kick than to see my students

achieve success. I've seen former

students get their first jobs and go on to become

program directors, general managers and radio

station owners.”

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Associate of Applied Science DegreegBroadcasting


Join the field of broadcast television, satellite, cable or video. Learn everything you need to know for a career in TelevisionProduction. Brown College’s hands-on approach develops skills in behind-the-camera television production positions, both in the studioand on location. Our talented instructors, all experienced professionals,will teach you to produce a studio show, write copy, create TV graphics,and prepare your own demo tape. Join the ranks of Brown Collegegraduates who enjoy careers as television broadcast professionals.

Learn These Skills

Get Ready for These CareersFloor directorVideo editorCamera operator

Producer Master control operatorGraphics operator

Camera operationField shootingLighting DirectingTV graphics

TV writingLinear and non-lineareditingStudio production

Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Television Production


As sales promotion manager at The WB Minnesota television

station, Siobhan Kieráns (left) puts her Brown College

education to work every day. “Brown’s broadcasting program

gives you all the information and skills you need to achieve

your goals. Ten years after graduation, I still refer to things

I learned at Brown in my work.” In her broadcasting career,

Kierans has hired Brown College broadcasting graduates for a

number of positions. “If you really put yourself into it, you

will get a lot out of your Brown College program.”

“The instructors at Browntreat you very seriously.You’re not just an obscurenumber. They guide andmentor you throughoutyour program. It’s a veryprofessional environment inwhich you are constantlybuilding your skills.” Siobhán Kierans, graduate,Radio Broadcasting

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CommunicationThinking about a high-energy career in public relations,advertising or other communication field? If so, theBrown College Communication Studies program is for you. Building on your associate degree in broadcasting,visual communication, marketing, communication orother related field, you’ll develop the credentials andcompetencies employers expect in a communicationprofessional — campaign planning, verbal and visualmessage development, marketing research, editorial skills, and capability with a range of communicationtechnologies.

A former corporate trainer, instructor

Adam Tyma (right) teaches courses in

media theory and criticism, public speaking,

and mass communication, among other

subjects. “Our curriculum reflects the latest

research and theory in communication

and includes courses and approaches you

won’t find elsewhere.

Our students learn how

to apply the material

to their own lives.”

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“Our graduates go into wide-ranging fields, fromPR to training design to advertising to graphicdesign. Some go to law school or graduateschool. A Communication Studies degree can becustomized to what you want to get out of it.”Adam Tyma, instructor, Communication Studies

Learn These SkillsInterviewingWritingPR campaigndevelopment

Sales presentationsMarket researchInternet /web useMedia relations

Get Ready for These Careers EditorProducerSales and promotionsrepresentativePR specialist

Marketing coordinatorStaff writerTechnical writerAdvertising coordinator

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Bachelor of Science Degree


p-Next StepsLooking for outstanding

career preparation?

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Financial Aid and ScholarshipsBrown College participates in a variety of federal andstate financial aid programs and offers a number ofscholarships. Our Financial Aid staff will assist youthrough the financial aid application process. To learn more, call us at 1-800-627-6966.

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About Brown CollegeFor more than 60 years, Brown College has been helpingstudents realize their career dreams. Our well-known programscombine the technical knowledge, concrete skills, and hands-on training you need to succeed in your career of choice.Brown College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

Career Services Our goal is to help you find

employment in your chosen field. Students take a course in

career development and are encouraged to work with the

College’s expert Career Services staff. Individual career

planning and assistance in résume preparation, job searches

and interviewing are available to all students. Regular job fairs

are held on campus.

Student Services Brown College’s Learning

Resource Center, Writing Center and academic advising are

among the services available to students throughout their

program.

Locations Brown College is located in Mendota Heights,

Minnesota, with a branch campus in Brooklyn Center. Both

campuses are conveniently located close to major highways

and have access to public transportation. Free parking is

available to students.

“We are committed to helping our students get the hands-onpreparation for success in the real worlds of broadcasting andcommunication today.” Tim Peterson, chair, School of Broadcasting



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