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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.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain a Diploma in Broadcasting and Production Technology with an emphasis in Radio Production.

Diploma

D30120RP
NC CIP: 10.0202
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POS Approved: Fall 2012

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 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
___ ___ Social/Behavioral Science Elective 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

Social/Behavioral Science Electives: Select 3 hours from PSY 118 or PSY 150

**Hours will vary depending on course selection.

D30120RP