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COMM-2303-001 Audio Production I
Practical experience in the operation of audio equipment, including both prep and post-production needs.
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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.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
FM90 Operations Manual (given to students in class)
- A blue or black ink pen.
- Pair of headphones with a 1/4” stereo plug. Over-the-ear, not earbuds. (available in the AC Bookstore)
Refer to FM90 Operations Manual.
Purpose of this course: This course will introduce the student to radio broadcasting. Students will learn basic production, FCC rules and regulations, programming, station organization, and proper equipment usage.
Specific Objectives:
*SCANS competencies met:
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- Attendance of two in-class lectures per week for 16 weeks (unless otherwise noted)
- Students must participate in weekly discussions in class.
- Students will broadcast weekly on FM90. (schedule TBD)
FM90 air personalities are required to be aware of and follow the FM90 Operations Manual, Amarillo College policies, Matney Mass Media policies and FCC operational rules. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION from the air for an indefinite period of time.
Plagiarism is unacceptable. Plagiarism is considered serious academic misconduct. All written assignments presented in this class must be original work by the student. Any student caught plagiarizing or cheating will receive a failing grade for the course.
COMM2303 consists of 50% in-class lecture and 50% lab criteria.
Class:
The lecture portion of the class will consist of four section exams and one final project. There are broken down as follows:
Exams: In this class there are four sections:
There will be four exams, covering each of the four sections.
Weekly discussion questions:
Discussion questions will be during class. Students must participate in order to receive credit. Discussions will be counted towards a students APT (Attitude, Participation, and Teamwork) grade.
Final Project: The final project allows students to build their "Dream Station", applying knowledge they've learned during the course.
To complete this course students are required to broadcast on KACV-FM (FM90) as part of their lab requirement.
Lab: The Lab portion of COMM2303 comes from scheduled weekly air shifts on FM90. One 3-hour shift is required each week. These shifts will be assigned with the FM90 Program Director based on the student's schedule.
Lab grades consist of:
More than two unexcused absences from the lab meeting will result in you failing the lab portion of the class.
On-Location Remote: There will be opportunities for remotes with Amarillo College events and/or non-profit organized events. If we are unable to do a remote in public due to health and safety concerns, a "Remote By Phone" or an in-class remote simulation will be offered. Students will call the instructor and simulate a live radio broadcast, or will simulate a remote in class.
When a veteran student stops attending class, the Registrar’s Office and the veteran’s counselor will be notified. NO official warnings will be given to students when excessive absences jeopardize their successful completion of the class.
Late Assignments: All course work (including, but not limited to: assignments, labs, quizzes, exams, and final projects) must be submitted no later than the due date unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor and a new due date is established. If a student submits an assignment after the due date without having made arrangements with the instructor, a minimum of 5 points will be deducted for each DAY that the assignment is late. (Based on an assignment grading scale of 100 points)
Extra Credit:
I DO NOT GIVE EXTRA CREDIT!
Grading:
A = Excellent (100%-90%)
B = Good (89%-80%)
C = Average (79%-70%)
D = Weak (69%-60%)
F = Unacceptable (59%-0%)
This course is graded on a 100-pt scale broken down as follows:
Lecture Grades:
Section 1 Exam - 10%
Section 2 Exam - 10%
Section 3 Exam - 10%
Section 4 Exam - 10%
Final Project - 10%
= 50%
Lab Grades:
16 Board Shifts (One 3-hour shift per week for 16 weeks) - 20% total
1 - Aircheck - 5%
1 - Live Remote - 10%
Attendance, Professionalism, Teamwork and Skill Acquisition - 15%
= 50%
Lecture (50%) + Lab (50%) = 100%
Grading Rubric for Discussion Posts:
1 and 2 = Not Met, 3 and 4 = Met
Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Quality of Post |
No posting. |
Responded but with minimum effort |
Appropriate comments and responds respectfully to other comments. |
Appropriate comments. Thoughtful and respectful of other postings |
Relevance of Post |
No posting. |
Posts topics that don’t relate to the discussion topic; makes short or irrelevant remarks |
Posts comments that are related to the discussion |
Posts topics related to the discussion topic. Prompts further discussion of the topic |
Contribution to the Learning Community |
No feedback provided to another student. |
Does not make an effort to participate in the learning community as it develops |
Attempts to direct the discussion and presents relevant viewpoints; interacts freely |
Attempts to motivate the group discussion and presents creative approaches to the topic |
Grading Rubric for Airchecks:
1 and 2 = Not Met, 3 and 4 = Met
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**NOT SHOWING UP FOR A SCHEDULED SHIFT WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE INSTRUCTOR MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM FM90**
Attitude-behavior/Attitude problems will result in a deduction for each offense.
More than 2 instances will result in suspension
We will cover a large amount of material in this class and your attendance is essential. You will be allowed five absences between class and lab. You cannot be on the air if you do not attend class.
Students may set up a scheduled meeting time with the instructor: amy.presley@actx.edu
Radio 1 Calendar: Spring 2022
Week 1 |
1/17
1/19
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – College Closed
CLASS MEETS 1/19 Radio I will meet in Parcells Hall 215 @10:30AM
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Week 2 |
1/24
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CLASS MEETS 1/24
CLASS MEETS 1/26
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Week 3 |
1/31
2/2 |
CLASS MEETS 1/31
CLASS MEETS 2/2
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Week 4 |
2/7
2/9 |
CLASS MEETS 2/7
CLASS MEETS 2/9
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Week 5 |
2/14
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CLASS MEETS 2/14
CLASS MEETS 2/16
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Week 6 |
2/21
2/23
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CLASS MEETS 2/21
CLASS MEETS 2/23
Section 1 EXAM DUE 2/23 BY 11:59 PM |
Week 7 |
2/28
3/2 |
CLASS MEETS 2/28
CLASS MEETS 3/2
Exam 2 Available (3/2 – 3/9) |
Week 8 |
3/7
3/9 |
CLASS MEETS 3/7
3/9 NO CLASS Section 2 Exam DUE BY 3/9 @ 11:59 PM |
SPRING BREAK |
3/14 – 3/20 |
AIRSHIFTS ONLY |
Week 9 |
3/21
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CLASS MEETS 3/21
CLASS MEETS 3/23
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Week 10 |
3/28
3/30 |
CLASS MEETS 3/28
CLASS MEETS 3/30
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Week 11 |
4/4
4/6 |
CLASS MEETS 4/4
CLASS MEETS 4/6
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Week 12 |
4/11
4/13
4/15 – 4/17 |
CLASS MEETS 4/11 Lecture: Section 4 - Radio in Pop Culture (Part 1)
CLASS MEETS 4/13 Lecture: Section 4 - Radio in Pop Culture (Part 2) Discuss: “Does Illegal Downloading Hurt the Artist?” Section 3 EXAM DUE 4/13 BY 11:59 PM
EASTER HOLIDAY |
Week 13 |
4/18
4/20 |
CLASS MEETS 4/18
4/18: LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (16-Week Classes)
CLASS MEETS 4/20 WATCH: Soundbreaking (Sound and Vision) Assign: Final Project (Build Your Dream Station)
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Week 14 |
4/25
4/27 |
4/25 NO CLASS
CLASS MEETS 4/27 Watch: Soundbreaking - (I Am My Music) Discuss: “Should Radio Play Unedited Music?” |
Week 15 |
5/2
5/4 |
CLASS MEETS 5/2
NO CLASS: Work on Final Assignment and Exam |
Week 16 |
5/9
5/11 |
CLASS MEETS 5/9
FINAL GRADES DUE BY NOON 5/13 |
School and Government Police: 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 operations 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 to the instructor. Failure to follow these rules will result in withdrawal from the class. NO EXCUSES!
"Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services (L101, Phone 806-371-5436) as soon as possible."
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