Radio Track, Broadcast Media Production

Return to: Broadcast Media Production AAS

(R): 309A

This Broadcast Media Production track is designed to prepare the student for employment in the field of radio or audio production. Emphasis is placed on the application of production planning, performance, storytelling, technical operation and management skills in the field radio communications.

General Education Course Selections

Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence

All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
MUSC 110 - Listening to Music 3 semester hours (ARTD)
TVRA 105 - Introduction to Electronic Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 125 - Audio Production Techniques 4 semester hours
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Second Semester

TVRA 129 - Writing for Broadcast and New Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 220 - Radio Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 280B - Special Communications and Broadcasting Technology Assignments 2 semester hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)

Third Semester

TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation 3 semester hours
TVRA 227 - Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours
TVRA 260 - Radio Station Operation 3 semester hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Fourth Semester

COMM 109 - Voice and Diction 3 semester hours
MUSC 125 - History of Jazz 3 semester hours
TVRA 239 - Broadcast Management 3 semester hours
TVRA 255 - Advanced Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours
Health foundation 1 semester hours (HLTF)

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Foundation Courses

English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours (MATF)
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Distribution Courses

MUSC 110 - Listening to Music 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)
Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)

Program Requirements

COMM 109 - Voice and Diction 3 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
MUSC 125 - History of Jazz 3 semester hours
TVRA 105 - Introduction to Electronic Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 125 - Audio Production Techniques 4 semester hours
TVRA 129 - Writing for Broadcast and New Media 3 semester hours
TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation 3 semester hours
TVRA 220 - Radio Production 4 semester hours
TVRA 227 - Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours
TVRA 239 - Broadcast Management 3 semester hours
TVRA 255 - Advanced Broadcast Journalism 3 semester hours
TVRA 260 - Radio Station Operation 3 semester hours
TVRA 280B - Special Communications and Broadcasting Technology Assignments 2 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Record Professional Audio in studios using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and/or announce booth, and on location, with a variety of microphones and recording devices.
Write successfully for broadcast to engage, inform or entertain various target audiences.
Produce professional segments and programs of various lengths for the audio/radio industry.
Plan, prepare and solve technical and logistical problems to successfully meet production deadlines.
Analyze and demonstrate an understanding of the rapidly changing structure of the radio and sound recording industry and its employment opportunities.
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