RADIO BROADCASTING

Course #
19928

Credits:
5 (sem) 1 period

Location: THE ROP

Partnership with K.MIX

Requirements:
Own transportation to The ROP
Own transportation to internship
Must be 16 years old by September 1

Course Description: A two semester course designed to prepare students for entry level employment in radio. Content includes: history of broadcasting, station management, programming, interviewing, equipment use, advertising and production. Students will have the opportunity to intern in a variety of jobs with a radio station helping with remotes.

Competencies
*Copy writing
*Production of music and sound effects
*Operate recording equipment
*Operate broadcast studio equipment
*Write, produce and voice two-hour shows
*Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
*Write commercials
*Knowledge of administrative procedures in radio
*Media comparison
*Advantages of radio broadcasting
*History of broadcasting
*Knowledge of radio broadcasting components: news, programming, music, sports, public service, public affairs, marketing, sales and management