16 courses with the subject BPT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BPT 110Media Evolution (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces media in the United States. Emphasis is placed on industry development, media ethics, governmental oversight, technological advancements, revenue models, and audience shifts and trends. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of regulations, organizational structures, revenue sources, historical development, and on-going operation in media related industries.
BPT 112Media Writing (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the principles for writing for media. Emphasis is placed on understanding target audiences and demographics, while shaping the message to meet the specificity of the content platform. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and write copy and scripts according to standard industry formats.
BPT 121Media Speech Techniques (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers basic preparation and speaking performance. Emphasis is placed on proper articulation, pronunciation, rate of delivery, pitch, breathing techniques, inflection, projection, and phrasing for media talent. Upon completion, students should be able demonstrate effective communication to a target audience.
BPT 131Audio Production I (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers the creation, development, production, and presentation of audio programming elements for various formats and platforms. Emphasis is placed on the operation of professional audio equipment, microphones, and recording devices. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly operate audio recording and playback equipment and demonstrate an understanding of the basic components of sound.
BPT 132Audio Production II (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to advance the skills learned in BPT 131 Audio Production I and covers creation, development, production, and presentation of audio programming elements for various formats and platforms. Emphasis is placed on the operation of professional audio equipment, microphones, and recording devices. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly operate audio recording and playback equipment and demonstrate an understanding of the basic components of sound.
BPT 135Audio Performance I (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course the basics for audio performance and audio content creation. Emphasis is placed on diction, scripting, recording, ad-libbing, microphone techniques, articulation, pronunciation, and presentation of audio broadcasting elements for broadcast and/or other electronic media applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency in audio communications.
BPT 140Intro to Media Production (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the basics of audio and video production. Emphasis is placed on file management, content licensing, editing software, equipment, and aesthetic and technical concepts in audio and video production. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of content file standards and basic project management.
BPT 215Industry Career Preparation (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers employment trends and job descriptions in media, research, resume development, industry best practices for showcasing competencies in technical skills, and interviewing skills. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for employment in various jobs in media. Upon completion, students should be able to research, analyze, and identify employment opportunities in industry that match skills mastered in the Audio and Video Production Technology Program.
BPT 220Emerging Technologies (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces advancements in technology, equipment, and/or software in the industry. Emphasis is placed on new and emerging content production trends in the audio and video industry. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt and utilize the most current audio and video technology.
BPT 231Video Production I (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to develop technical abilities and a creative eye for producing effective videos. Emphasis is placed on fundamental techniques and aesthetics of planning, shooting, lighting, sound design, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to create professional video productions in a team environment.
BPT 232Video Production II (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course is designed to advance the study of video production learned in BPT 231 Video Production I and is designed to develop technical abilities and a creative eye for producing effective videos. Emphasis is placed on fundamental techniques and aesthetics of planning, shooting, lighting, sound design, and editing. Upon completion, students should be able to create professional video productions in a team environment.
BPT 235Video Performance I (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides hands-on experience in the operation of video equipment. Emphasis is placed on the application of skills through direct participation in the production or distribution of video. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in creating video content.
BPT 240Sports Media (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course provides direct experience as sportscasters for sporting events. Emphasis is placed on commentary, game analysis, and audience engagement. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in interviewing athletes and coaches, as well as writing and producing sports media content.
BPT 241Multimedia Journalism I (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces the gathering, writing, delivery, editing, and production of news stories and reports. Emphasis is placed on proper news writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to write news scripts and produce news content.
BPT 250Corporate Video (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers planning and video production for businesses, education, or corporate clients. Emphasis is placed on meeting the defined goal of the client, including interviewing, research, location scouting, script review, field production and post-production. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, write, shoot, and edit a corporate video.
BPT 260Multi-Track Recording (3 Credit Hours)3
Subject
BPT
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers the application of audio production techniques in a multi-track recording setting. Emphasis is placed on proper use of control room equipment and mix-down of multiple sound sources. Upon completion, students should be able to produce music or other content using sound engineering techniques.
