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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 by the instructor.)
- A blue or black ink pen.
- Pair of headphones with a 1/4” stereo plug adapter. 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 according to the class calendar.)
- Students must participate in weekly in-class discussions.
- Students will broadcast weekly on FM90. (TBD on first day of class in accordance with the student's schedule.)
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.
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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 student’s APT (Attitude, Participation, and Teamwork) grade.
Final Project: The final project allows students to build their "Dream Radio 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" option will be offered. Students will call the instructor and simulate a live radio broadcast.
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 10 points will be deducted for each DAY that the assignment is late. (Based on an assignment grading scale of 100 points)
Attendance: Attendance is vital to success in this class. Students will check-in during class on Watermark to be counted present. After 10 minutes the link to Watermark will expire and students will then be counted absent.
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 Airchecks: 1 and 2 = NOT MET, 3 and 4 = MET
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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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On-Air Delivery: |
Not talking on-air. |
Talking on-air but with minimum effort. |
Appropriate amount of talking and effort while broadcasting on-air. |
Appropriate amount of talking, creative breaks, adding extra information into breaks. |
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On-Air Reading: |
Not reading information on-air. |
Reading information that isn’t approved by instructor. |
Reading the appropriate amount while on-air. |
Reading appropriate number of liners, adding extra personality and energy. |
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Audio Levels: |
Audio levels are not audible or over amplified. |
Audio levels are inconsistent. |
Audio levels are consistent. |
Audio levels are consistent among multiple channels using various equipment. |
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Mechanics: |
Missing breaks, dead air. |
Breaks are not started quickly causing some dead air. |
No dead air, breaks and talking starts directly after song. |
Breaks and talking are fluid, talking over songs and hitting the post. |
**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
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Radio 1 Calendar: Fall 2023
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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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