Radio Production I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

COMM-2303-001 Radio Production I

Prerequisites

COMM 1336

Course Description

Participation in on-air board shift on KACV-FM; production techniques, formats, styles and remote equipment operation.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

1.    Krause, Keith, The Radio Station, 7th Edition, 2007
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\ 2.    KACV-FM Operations Manual

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Student Performance

Purpose of this course: This course will introduce the student to radio broadcasting.  Student will learn basic production, FCC rules and regulations, programming, station organization and proper equipment usage.
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\ *SCANS competencies met:
\ C1-4    Resources: Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources (time, money, materials and facilities, human resources).
\ C5-8    Information: Acquire and uses information.
\ C9-14    Interpersonal: Works with others, serves clients, exercises leadership.
\ C15-17    Systems: Understands complex interrelationships (evaluates, monitors, improves social, organizational and technological systems)
\ C18-20    Technology: Works with a variety of technologies (selects technology, maintains and troubleshoots equipment).
\ F1-6    Basic Skills: Reads, writes performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens and speaks.
\ F7-12    Thinking Skills: Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, knows how to learn, and reasons.
\ F13-17    Personal Qualities: Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity and honesty.

 1. Student will be able to list and analyze the responsibilities of the different positions at a commercial radio station. F9
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\ 1. The student will be able to list crucial FCC rules and guidelines necessary for station operation. *C5
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\ 1. The student will be able to execute FCC and station policy guidelines and will pass FM-90 permit exam as proof. F17
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\ 1. The student will be able to list the elements of a station’s public inspection file. C5
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\ 1. The student will be able to list and describe popular radio formats. C5
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\ 1. The student will be able to list and describe formats of all Amarillo radio stations.  C5
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\ 1. The student will be able to analyze radio station “Hot Clocks.” C17, F1, F12
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\ 1. The student will be able to demonstrate studio equipment use in KACV-FM. C18, C19
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\ 1. The student will be able to analyze Arbitron Ratings results and describe Arbitron terminology. F1, F3, F12
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\ 1. The student will be able to analyze and prepare basic radio promotions. C5, C6, C7, C8, F7, F9
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\ 1. The student will be able to execute promotions on KACV-FM both off-air and on-air.  F1, F6
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\ 1. The student will be able to act as a KACV-FM radio personality.  C18, C19
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\  1. The student will be able to solve problems of computer hardware and software crashes. C20
\ 2. The student will be able to write, process and communicate thoughts to target audience. F7
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\ 1. The student will be able to organize liners, newscasts, music and feature programming within time allowed. C1
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\ 1. The student will be able to organize control room work area and materials efficiently. C3
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\ 1. The student will be able to assume responsibilities of scheduled air shift, socialize with questionnaires to listeners and monitor progress of goals with regularly scheduled critique sessions. (airchecks) F13, F15, F16

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

School and Government Policy: Due to the nature of the radio industry (government licensed), it is imperative that you understand and follow both school policy and FCC regulations regarding the operation of KACV-FM.  You must sign and return 1) The attached form and 2) the form attached to the operations manual. Both must be turned in immediately.  Failure to follow these rules will result in withdrawal from the class.  NO EXCUSES!

Grading Criteria

Lab- 1000 points
\ 400 points-16 Board Shifts (25 points each) (at least one per week)
\ 200 points-2 Airchecks (100 points each)
\ 400 points- Attendance, Professionalism, Teamwork and Skill Acquisition
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\ Lecture-1000 points
\ 400 points-4 Tests (100 points each)
\ 200 points- Research Paper
\ 200 points-Remote set up by student
\ 200 points-Attendance (points deducted after 3 absences)
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\ Attendance:
\ Jock Meeting (20 points deducted for each meeting missed after two excused absences)
\ Lecture- (10 points deducted beyond 3 absences)
\ Boardshifts (not covered)-100 points each
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\ **NOT SHOWING UP FOR A SCHEDULED SHIFT
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\ Attitude-Behavior/Attitude problems will result in a 25-point deduction for each offense.
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\ **MORE THAN 2 INSTANCES WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION

Assignments should be turned in when due.  An excuse for missing an assignment will be considered on an individual basis.

Attendance

Lab- 1000 points
\ 400 points-16 Board Shifts (25 points each) (at least one per week)
\ 200 points-2 Airchecks (100 points each)
\ 400 points- Attendance, Professionalism, Teamwork and Skill Acquisition
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\ Lecture-1000 points
\ 400 points-4 Tests (100 points each)
\ 200 points- Research Paper
\ 200 points-Remote set up by student
\ 200 points-Attendance (points deducted after 3 absences)
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\ Possible Deductions from total points:
\ Attendance:
\ Jock Meeting (20 points deducted for each meeting missed after two excused absences)
\ Lecture- (10 points deducted beyond 3 absences)
\ Boardshifts (not covered)-100 points each
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\ **NOT SHOWING UP FOR A SCHEDULED SHIFT
\             MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM FM90**
\ Attitude-Behavior/Attitude problems will result in a 25-point deduction for each offense.
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\ **MORE THAN 2 INSTANCES WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION

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