Overview

The new Broadcasting for Radio & Television diploma program offered through Columbia Academy at VanArts is designed for individuals who want a career in the broadcast radio or television industry.

For four decades, the Columbia Academy of Radio & Television Arts provided quality education to thousands of students. When Columbia closed in 2011 many of its faculty and students came to VanArts to continue their teaching and studies. VanArts is proud to continue this great Columbia tradition of professional training for the broadcast industry.

Our students do the actual jobs done by today's broadcast professional. Through this unique educational approach, VanArts graduates are not only trained but experienced. Our in-house campus radio stations provide 600 hours of actual experience in an on-air environment.

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This program allows you to develop hands-on professional skills as an on-air personality, in news & sports writing and delivery, commercial production, copywriting, programming, music direction and promotions. You will also develop an understanding of the wide range of business aspects within the industry. Our learn by doing educational approach develops the knowledge and skills necessary to function at a practical level within most stations.

Successful graduates will receive a diploma in Broadcasting for Radio & Television and will be trained and career-ready for the following entry-level positions in broadcasting: On-Air Personality (DJ), News Reporter/Anchor, Sports Reporter/Anchor, Traffic & Weather Reporter, Features Reporter, Entertainment Reporter, Community Events Reporter, Commercial Remotes, Commercial Copywriting, Audio Production, Promotions, and Sales.

Jessie Storm, a graduate of Columbia Academy at VanArts, tells us about her first job in the broadcasting field and how the program helped her reach her goals.

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