Intensive study in the operation of broadcast equipment leading to proficiency with compact disc players, broadcast consoles, turntables, reel to reel tape recorders, cassette and cart machines, camera operation, TelePrompTers, video editing and digital work stations. Students work individually and in groups in simulated on-air environments. An applied practical introduction to the fundamentals of audio production. The program covers theory, terminology and techniques with an emphasis on the function and operation of studio equipment to achieve basic production skills. An examination of the theory and practice of audio production highlighting the unique properties of the medium.
Emphasis is on program development from conception, production and evaluation.
The study and application of the creative capabilities of audio equipment. Students will learn to produce sophisticated studio programming involving the creative use of advanced equipment including digital audio work stations. Beginning with an introduction to basic writing techniques, the course emphasizes the developments of news judgment and practice in reporting, writing, gathering, analyzing and delivering of stories for broadcast. A solid grounding is provided in historical , ethical and legal aspects of media-society relations. The program concludes with an intensive study of news gathering and reporting for broadcast.