Students will obtain an understanding of and be able to use the basic vocabulary of audio production. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the tools of audio production. Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency with the skills basic to audio production including recording, editing, mixing, and interconnecting equipment. Students will be able to produce a quality audition program tape. Students will gain an understanding of how the skills of radio production relate to other fields.
Laboratory exercises in which students demonstrate a working knowledge of concepts and processes.
Class participation, which demonstrates the acquisition of concepts and processes of basic audio terminology and techniques. In professional broadcasting, deadlines and time constraints constitute formidable barriers for producers. In an effort to be as realistic as possible, projects are completed under deadline pressure with a substantial penalty for assignments turned in late. A high level of professionalism is expected in the production of projects. Background and Justification a.