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Broadcasting and Production Technology - Radio Production

Curriculum Description

Students enrolled in the Broadcasting Production Technology curriculum will develop professional skills in radio, television, audio, video, and related applications.

Training will emphasize speech, script writing, production planning, editing, and post production. Students will also study the development of the broadcasting industry, sales, ethics, law, marketing, and management. Hands-on training and teamwork approaches are essential to the instructional process.

Upon successful completion, students are prepared to enter broadcasting, production, and related industries in a variety of occupations.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

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POS Approved: Fall 2011

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BPT 110 Intro to Broadcasting 3 0 0 3
BPT 121 Broadcast Speech I 2 3 0 3
BPT 131 Audio/Radio Production I 2 6 0 4
BPT 135 Radio Performance I 0 6 0 2
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy NEW PREREQ 1 2 0 2
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
  Total: 11 17 0 17

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BPT 112 Broadcast Writing 3 2 0 4
BPT 122 Broadcast Speech II 2 3 0 3
BPT 132 Audio/Radio Production II 2 6 0 4
BPT 136 Radio Performance II 0 6 0 2
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 10 17 0 16

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BPT 111 Broadcast Law & Ethics 3 0 0 3
BPT 113 Broadcast Sales 3 0 0 3
COE 111 Co-op Work Experience I 0 0 10 1
  Total: 6 0 10 7

Total Credit Hours: 40

Additional Information

Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

General Education Courses

Written Communication:

ENG 111

Behavioral and Social Science:

PSY 118, PSY 150

Technology:

CIS 111

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