Delta College Radio Television

Adriana Brogger

A Dream Comes True

By Jim Vergara

In celebration of Delta’s 75th anniversary, it’s important to remember the reason we’re here: the students. Adriana Brogger is a shining example of what a Delta College education can do for a career...What would you do if you could go back in time and tell a little girl that her dreams would come true?

The story of Adriana Brogger’s experience at Delta College was a stepping stone to that reality. Adriana was born in Costa Rica and is much influenced by her heritage and a family that emphasized education. “I come from humble roots. My relatives are very accomplished people who literally came from a dirt floor in the middle of a rain forest.” At age two, a dream of a better life moved Adriana’s family to Huntington Beach, eventually settling in Stockton. Soon thereafter, a dream took root. “From as far back as I can remember, back to second grade at McKinley Elementary School, I wanted to be a reporter or news anchor.”

These dreams led Adriana to become a Master of Ceremonies at McKinley’s holiday program. “Even at a young age, being on stage was natural, never scary. I enjoyed talking in front of large groups.” Adriana probably didn’t realize it at the time, but as a little girl in second grade, she had found her niche. At Tokay High, Adriana continued her interest in public relations. She was involved in community outreach programs, including “Friday Night Live” a club that focuses on promoting an alcohol and drug free lifestyle. “Through the club, I was able to branch out to similar organizations that provided opportunities to grow as a public speaker and leader.”

After High School, Adriana initially enrolled at Delta College, but an adventurous spirit had other plans. “I had the urge to travel, to see another part of the country. I had family in Michigan and moved.” Adriana’s priorities were about to change…She enrolled at Muskegon J.C. in Michigan and soon met her husband, Dan. At the time, Dan was a restaurant manager. “I was never the person who wanted to get married early in life, but it happened in 1999. I was 19.” Adriana eventually had four boys, Eric, Peter, Ben and Sam. Eric and Peter were born in Michigan. “I was a ‘stay at home’ mom.” Well…not totally. Adriana was also a PTA President and President of her church’s Primary Youth Group. “Children, children…every day of the week!”

Though a busy housewife, you can’t forget your dreams. Broadcasting moved back into the picture. Adriana became a spokesperson through local Comcast Cable programming. She acquired additional valuable on-camera experience hosting public access programs in Michigan. After six years in Michigan, Adriana, Dan and the boys because I wanted to return to school.” Adriana initially enrolled in Childhood Education courses, and Dan enrolled in Delta’s Occupational Medical Technician program, eventually earning his RN Degree. Dan now works as an intern at St.Joseph’s Hospital. “It wasn’t easy to go back to school with two young children. My parents offered to help with the boys while we focused on school.” As you might guess, Adriana couldn’t forget her dream “I made a connection with Comcast. Through them, I got a number of spokesperson jobs.” While at Comcast, Geweke Auto manager Bryan Smith noticed her on-camera talent. “Bryan said, ‘You look like you should be on TV!’ He chose me to represent the dealership as a spokesperson.” Those jobs included commercials for Ford, Toyota and Chrysler products.

And yet, Adriana’s ultimate goal to work as a broadcast journalist was never far from her thoughts. One day at Delta College, she happened upon R-TV 71: Broadcast Announcing. “Being a spokesperson was fun, but what spurred my interest in news was when the Ch. 3 and Ch. 10 production vans would show up. I said to myself, I can do that!” Adriana took the entire track of Delta’s TV courses. Her immediate aim: To become the lead anchor and News Director for Delta’s news team. Clearly, Adriana was a natural in front of the camera and a hard worker to boot. In short order, she met her Delta R-TV goals, producing and anchoring Delta Broadcasting’s Comcast Cable news program.

Next objective: Work in Broadcast TV news. “Being around students who had a goal to work in R-TV and film was very encouraging. I loved sharing other people’s success and networking.” A key aspect of Delta’s broadcast department is encouraging students to pursue internships. Adriana checked online; KCRA, Ch. 3 had an opening. Opportunity knocks…“I put together a demo reel and photographs.” It came as no surprise that the KCRA internship drew plenty of interest from four-year college and university students. These students came from huge programs. It’s a competitive world…and Adriana understood that reality. She was a community college student applicant. “Under the guidance of instructor William Story, I got the internship. I was super excited!” Adriana adds, “We have a strong Broadcast program!” Initially, Adriana did the grunt work, “Not everything is glamorous. You must volunteer for everything and be willing to work at one in the morning.”

The internship taught Adriana teamwork. “It’s OK to rely on the people around you. You can’t be an expert on everything. Hand your best work off to the next person.” Adriana got her feet wet working as an Assignment Editor, the nucleus of a newsroom. “My job was to pick the important stories from scanners and newspapers. I learned what it’s like to be a news ‘gatekeeper.’ I hoped I made the right decisions!” Evidently, Adriana was making the right decisions. One month into her internship, opportunity knocked again. She was ready. Stockton bureau reporter Rich Ibarra was on vacation and there was breaking news in Stockton. KCRA’s Assistant News Producer Jim Stimson had a decision to make. Somebody needs to be on camera…Adriana was working as a Field Producer when the call came. Anchor Walt Grey sought some live talkback from the field. Adriana…you’re on! Step up to the plate…“In the morning, I was on camera saying ‘goodbye’ to the Haggin Museum mummy. Later, I covered a bomb scare at Cesar Chaves High School and interviewed Stockton Police spokesperson Pete Smith. I was lucky and grateful my colleagues put such trust in me.” No doubt Adriana was nervous, but her Delta Broadcasting background paid dividends. “I searched for people we could put on camera. I remembered to ‘speak clearly’ and ‘connect’ everything the people at home wanted to hear.”

And so the story goes… Adriana’s dream came true. (Let’s not forget all her hard work!) Adriana currently works the Friday-Monday shift at KCRA. “I can’t believe how fast everything is in this business. I constantly have my news hat on,constantly looking for a lead story. You have to know a little about everything.” Adriana has taken on numerous producing/reporting opportunities as her KCRA career evolves, including KCRA’s weekly high school sports Cheer Champ football and basketball broadcast packages. “Now that the season is over, I’m reporting on Fridays as a ‘general assignment’ reporter, in addition to assignment desk and writing duties. On Mondays, I produce KCRA’s Today Show news cut-in at 10:26 a.m.” Impressive, yet Adriana’s thoughts often return to her roots in Delta College Broadcasting. “Delta R-TV will always be close to my heart. Instructor William Story has undoubtedly been influential in my life. He believed in me from the beginning and constantly challenged me. After my first on-camera report for KCRA, I sent him an e-mail to let him know it was ‘not only

an important day for me and my family, but an important day for his efforts as a teacher on behalf of the program.’” Adriana also acknowledges the support of Journalism instructor Bill Davis and Communications teacher Ericka Hulstrom Garces. William Story recognized Adriana’s talent from the start. “Adriana is an inspiring example of what a motivated Delta College graduate can strive for and accomplish. The achievement of becoming a reporter for Channel 3 is truly a testament to all the hard work and sacrifice Adriana made to realize her dream. It is extremely rare that a community college R-TV graduate starts their reporting career at the number one news station in the market.” Mr. Story concludes, “If Adriana has the desire, I believe she has the ability and drive necessary to become a successful network broadcast journalist.”

What advice does Adriana have for Delta College students? Simple. “Ultimately, what I want people to know is this: Be professional. Any program is only going to give you as much as you give it. Opportunity doesn’t always happen, but you must want it to happen and be ready when it does…you must expect it.” So, what’s next for Adriana, network news? Only her dreams will tell…

Adriana Brogger Channel 3 Reporter - http://www.kcra.com/news/24187960/detail.html

Delta College RTV(F-M)

Radio Television Film Multimedia

New Movie Website -

http://www.wix.com/suedelso0/broadcastingsunshineethemovie

San Joaquin Delta College (Shima 146)

5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207

(209) 954-5831

The Record story about

our recent mini-premiere

THANKS to

former Delta Radio-TV Star and current

Sacramento Radio Star

Charlee Simons

for visiting his alma mater and inspiring

the next generation of radio stars!

The official full-length premiere of Broadcasting Sunshine - TBA

RTV 001 Introduction to Broadcasting

Professor Story

Monday and Wednesday 9:00AM - 10:00AM Course Code 95671

This course is designed to examine the nature and development of radio, television and the Internet with special emphasis on the persuasive powers of broadcast media in shaping American culture. The processes of broadcast communication`s role in society are investigated along with the impact of the media on economic issues. (CSU)

Monday

RTV Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Saturday Time TBA

RTV 011 Fundamentals of Audio Production

Adjunct Professor Villagomez

Monday 11:00AM - 12:00PM Course Code

This course is designed to examine the theory and practice of audio techniques in radio, television, film, and multimedia, including acoustics, audio language and terms, signal flow, use of microphones, use of mixers and related production equipment, and the aesthetic aspects of sound mixing. Students will apply the learned materials to actual audio production. (CSU)

RTV 011 LAB 12PM - 1PM

RTV Sports Broadcasting Group (Lab Opportunity) Adjunct Professor Villagomez

Date/Time TBA (Open to all RTV Students)

The RTV Sports Broadcasting Group is responsible for broadcasting a wide variety of Delta College Sports events and producing a half-hour sports talk show that appears on SJTV Channel 26 (Comcast). The RTV Sports Broadcasting Group is lead by professional sports broadcaster - Rod Villagomez (Valley Sports Broadcasting).

RTV 012 Techniques of Audio Production

Professor Story

Tuesday 10:00AM - 11:00AM Course Code 20264

This course is designed to emphasize the use of digital audio workstations for audio, radio, and multimedia production and synchronization with the visual image. The course provides the opportunity for specialized training in the use of audio postproduction techniques and the skills necessary to compete in the entertainment, communications, and multimedia industries. Students are introduced to techniques and equipment currently used in digital audio postproduction. (CSU)

Tuesday

RTV 013 Audio Production Workshop

Professor Story

Tuesday 11:00AM - 12:00PM Course Code 74246

This course is designed to provide opportunity for the student`s development in all aspects of audio production. The course includes development of operational activities, including live broadcasting, music, public service, and community service broadcasting.(CSU)

RTV Radio-TV Station Group (Lab Opportunity)

Story/Villagomez

Date/Time TBA (Open to all RTV Students)

The RTV Radio Station Group is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Delta College Radio Station. The Delta College radio station can be heard on the Internet and on FM 89.5 (on campus - only). The RTV Radio Station Group is lead by professional radio broadcaster - Rod Villagomez (KWIN-FM).

RTV Multimedia Group (Lab Opportunity)

Story/Brogger/Villagomes

Date/Time TBA (Open to all RTV Students)

The RTV Audio Performance Group is responsible for organizing and presenting audio based (stage music concerts) performances. The Group will present one to two concerts, per semester. The Audio Performance Group will work in concert with the Delta College radio station group to stage these concert events.

RTV 001 Introduction to Broadcasting

Professor Story

Monday and Wednesday 9:00AM - 10:00AM Course Code 95671

Wednesday

RTV 021 Fundamentals of Video Production

Professor Story

Wednesday 11:00AM - 12:00PM Course Code 64217

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the theory, terminology, and operations within a television studio and control room. Includes television directing, the operation of television audio equipment, TV cameras, and television switcher, fundamentals of TV lighting, graphics, video control, and video tape recording for TV. (CSU)

RTV 021 LAB 12PM - 1PM

RTV Delta 360 (Lab Opportunity)

Professor Story

Date/Time TBA (Open to all RTV Students)

RTV 022 Techniques of Video Production

Professor Story

Thursday 10:00AM - 11:00AM Course Code 38595

This course is designed to provide intermediate television production skills intended for the student seeking employment in the television, editing, video production, and multimedia industries. Emphasis on theory and practice in television production including, planning, writing, producing, staging, and directing interviews, commercials, public service announcements, dramatic pieces, multimedia, and other program segments. Special emphasis will be placed on non-linear video editing techniques. (CSU)

Thursday

RTV 023 Video Production Workshop

Professor Story

Thursday 11:00AM - 12:00PM Course Code 25101

This course is designed to provide student development in all aspects of video production. The course includes development of operational activities as well as public service and community service broadcasting. (CSU)

RTV Radio-TV Station Group (Lab Opportunity)

Story/Villagomez

Date/Time TBA (Open to all RTV Students)

The RTV TV Station Group is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Delta College TV Station. The Delta College TV station can be seen and heard on the Internet and on Comcast (SJTV Channel 26). The RTV TV Station Group is lead by professional TV broadcaster - Adriana Brogger (KCRA-TV).

RTV Multimedia Production Group (Lab Opportunity) Story/Brogger/Villagomez

Date/Time TBA (Open to all RTV Students)

The RTV Video Production Group produces commercial style content/programming. The Production Group is business/entrepreneur oriented. The Group takes on productions for hire.

RTV 031 Media Performance

Adjunct Professor Brogger

Friday 1PM - 2PM Course Code 94841

This course is designed to provide instruction and practice in announcing, interpretation of copy, news casting, music continuity, the operation of audio equipment, and interviewing. Students gain practice with commercial material and ad lib announcing. (CSU)

Friday

RTV Club

Adjunct Professor Brogger

Friday 12PM - 1PM (Open to all Delta College Students)

This semester, the RTV Club will help wrap up the production of the RTV full-length movie - "Broadcasting Sunshine." Also, the group will meet with the purpose of assisting on each others audio, video, and assorted multimedia projects. Occasionally, media industry guest speakers will meet with the group and specially selected movies and audio productions will be presented for critical review.

RTV News Broadcasting Group (Lab Opportunity) Brogger/Villagomez

Friday 11AM-12AM (Open to all RTV Students)

The RTV News Broadcasting Group is responsible for broadcasting a wide variety of Delta College activities/events and producing a half-hour news show that appears on SJTV Channel 26 (Comcast). The RTV Sports Broadcasting Group is lead by professional news broadcaster - Adriana Brogger (KCRA-TV).

RTV Club/Film/News/Radio/Sports/TV (Lab Opportunity) Story/Brogger/Villagomez

Saturday (Dates TBA & Times TBA) (Open to all RTV Students)

Throughout the semester, media production (lab) opportunities will be organized and presented on various Saturdays. Most of these lab activities will take place on the Delta College Stockton campus.

Saturday