COM 205 - Radio Production Skills

Description:
A combined lecture and skills development course that teaches students comprehensive skills in radio production. Course will be offered every year (in Winter).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: COM 201 and COM 202 and FILM 215 or instructor permission. Co-requisite: COM 304.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Students will be able to critically analyze various pieces of Radio production.	Listening analysis	Graded quiz based on rubric of four required elements.
Students will be able to demonstrate ability to create a Radio Station’s audio image.	Student groups will use studio equipment to produce audio promos fitting radio demographics and formats.	Graded evaluation based on accuracy of required elements used to create audio image.
Students will be able to utilize learned software skills to create original radio production projects.	Students will use studio equipment to produce long-form produced projects for Radio.	Graded audio assignments. Rubric based on time accuracy, creativity, sound elements used, professionalism of audio editing, arrangement of sound elements, voice recording and story composition.
Students will be able to demonstrate ability to conduct interviews for different types of radio features.	Student groups “questioning” interview project.	Graded Evaluation based on recording quality, knowledge of equipment, and interviewing skills.