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RTVB-1150-001 Audio/Radio Experience I
Prerequisite: COMM 2303 or instructor consent
Laboratory experience in radio operation and announcing by broadcasting on the college radio station, KACV-FM.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(1 sem hr; 4 lab)
On Campus Course
No textbook is required.
Headphones, FM90 Operations Manual, plus a blue or black ink pen.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR RTVB 1150:
1) 500 points of your grade will come from your board shifts (Two 2-hour shifts per week) - 16 minimum (25 points each) and 2 completed production assignments (50 points each)
2) 500 points of your grade will come from the following:
100 points - Two air checks presented for critique
100 points - Mastery of radio formatics
100 points - Attitude, professionalism and teamwork
100 points - One live promotional assignment
Additional Information
1. Two Airchecks
a. Students must arrange air check critiques with instructor within ten days of aircheck. Students will not get credit if critiques do not take place within time limit. Air checks will be held at least every 6 weeks. But all shifts may be air checked.
b. Students will have 14 days to complete production assignments such as promos, PSAs, etc... Students will not get credit if assignments aren’t completed during time limit.
2. Mastery of Radio Formatics
a. Mastering formatics include 1/4 hour maintenance, playing correct songs, smooth song to song execution, backsells, ID’s, contests, raps, correct artist identification and being on time for air shifts.
b. The following point deductions or “fouls” will occur for formatic or procedure failures:
Breaking Playlist 25 points
Missed ID 25 points
No Aircheck Saved 20 points
Incomplete Logs 10 points
Stepped on Songs 5 points
No “FM90" 10 points
Incorrect Contest Procedures 5 points
Talking Out of Promos 10 points
Ego flare-ups or temper tantrums 25 points (More than 2 instances will result in suspension)
3. Attitude, Professionalism and Teamwork
a. Any violations of a policy in the FM-90 Operations Manual will result in a loss of 100 points in this category. Two or more policy violations will result in on-air probation and/or supervision. Policy violations include logging procedures, EAS activations and tests, etc. Suspension will occur for students under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. Students may be reinstated after review with instructor, general manager and department chair.
b. All jocks are expected to sign-on and sign-off FM90 at least once per semester. All jocks are expected to run the board for a syndicated program at least once per semester. Waivers will be granted only in extenuating circumstances
c. All block format jocks must also pull one alternative music board shift per week. Waivers will be granted only in extenuating circumstances.
4. Promotional Assignment
Minimum of one live remote or other promotional assignment. Assignments by Program Director. Schedule of these assignments will be dictated by activities on campuses of Amarillo College. Jocks may discuss promotional ideas or assignments with Program Director.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
All expected student/DJ behavior is outlined in the FM90 Operations Manual.
Evaluation Scales
1000-900 A
899-800 B
799-700 C
699-600 D
599 or less F
SCHEDULED MEETINGS:
Attendance at scheduled jock meetings is essential. Air shift scheduling, station operational policies, promotional plans and related activities will be discussed. You may miss 2 jock meetings with no penalty, however you must still make up any shifts or production assignments. Missing 3 or more meetings will result in a letter reduction from your final grade.
Failure to pull (or have covered) an assigned board shift will result in a two week suspension. If a situation which prevents you from pulling your shift is unavoidable, it is your responsibility to find someone to cover it, but you must notify the program director of the change before it occurs. Failure to provide notification of a change will result in a ten point deduction from your final grade.
Live remotes on location at events are essential to being a great broadcaster. You are required to do ONE remote during the semester. Remotes will be announced as they become available. The PD will email you with details of remotes.
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Week 1 |
5/20 - 5/26 |
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5/25 Remote at Sam Houston Park for Bad Magik |
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Week 2 |
5/28- 6/2 |
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5/27 Memorial Day |
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Week 3 |
6/3 - 6/9 |
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6/10-6/16 Schedule Aircheck w/FM90 PD |
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Week 4 |
6/10 - 6/16 |
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Week 5 |
6/17 - 6/23 |
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Week 6 |
6/24 - 6/30 |
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Week 7 |
7/1 - 7/7 |
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7/4 Fourth of July |
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Week 8 |
7/8-7/14 |
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Week 9 |
7/15 - 7/21 |
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Week 10 |
7/22 - 7/28 |
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7/28 Chalk It Up Remote |
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Week 11 |
7/29 - 8/4 |
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7/30 - 8/7 Schedule airchecks with FM90 PD |
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Week 12 |
8/5 - 8/8 |
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8/8 Classes End |
05/16/19 12:17 PM
05/17/19 8:56 AM