Radio Production 1
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Course Introduction

 

Core Standards of the Course

STRAND 1
Students will explore radio related job titles and different types of audio production.

Standard 1
Job titles and employment opportunities.

1. Station Manager
   
2. Program Director
   
3. Music Director
   
4. On-Air Personalities
   
5. Promotions Director
   
6. Intern
   
7. Music Producer
   
8. Mixing Engineer
   
9. Foley Artist
   

STRAND 2
Students will explore the basics of sound, signal path and basic sound mixing.

Standard 1
The basics of sound and acoustics.

1. Frequency
   
2. Amplitude
   

Standard 2
Signal Path - Students will demonstrate proper equipment setup for recording audio.

1. Inputs/Outputs
   
2. Preamps
   
3. Mixing Boards
   
4. DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
   
5. Sample Rate
   
6. Bit Depth
   

Standard 3
Identify elements of audio in recording or when using a DAW

1. Decibel
   
2. VU Meter
   
3. Panning
   
4. Clipping
   
5. Threshold
   
6. Reverb
   

STRAND 3
Students will demonstrate proper setup and use of recording equipment and produce a variety of radio content.

Standard 1
Identify various types of audio cables and connectors.

1. 1/4"
   
2. 1/8"
   
3. MIDI/USB
   
4. XLR
   
5. Balanced
   
6. Unbalanced
   

Standard 2
Create different types of audio production.

1. Create am AM/FM radio program
   
2. Live sports broadcast
   
3. Broadcast and record a live music performance
   
4. Recording a studio album or EP
   
5. Podcast
   
6. Commercial and promotional content
   
7. Soundtrack and foley for a film or TV Show
   
8. Recorded Spot | PSA | Commercial | Promotion
   

STRAND 4
Students will create promotional content for their radio station or products.

Standard 1
Students will identify and create different types of promotional material for their radio show, station, or radio event.

1. Station ID
   
2. Sweepers
   
   • Drop
3. Sweepers
   
   • Bumpers
4. Posters
   
5. T-Shirts
   
6. Commercials
   
7. PSA
   
8. Social Media Posts
   
9. Logos
   

STRAND 5
Students should collaborate and produce different types of audio.

Standard 1
Publication Selection - Students will identify the proper distribution outlet that is best suited for their content.

1. Terrestrial AM/FM or Internet Radio
   
2. Podcast Distributor
   
3. Spotify
   
4. Apple
   
5. YouTube
   
6. SoundCloud
   
7. Social Media
   

Standard 2
Based on classroom resources, students should explore different types of audio and radio productions.

1. Recording studio album or EP
   
2. Live music concert
   
3. Create music loops
   
4. Episodic podcast
   
5. Series of related video blogs
   
6. TV/Film soundtrack production
   

Standard 3
Prepare yourself to enter the professional field of radio by learning more about it.

1. Watch a documentary on someone who succeeded in this industry. Share with your class what you learned.
   
2. Interview someone who works in the field you would like to work in. Share with your class what you learned.
   
3. Job shadow a person who works in the field you would like to work. Share with your class what you learned.
   

STRAND 6
Students will be able to understand and adhere to basic copyright laws applicable to all media.

Standard 1
Define the laws around media recording and production.

1. Define copyright
   
2. Define Fair Use
   
3. Define Public Domain
   

STRAND 7
Students will understand the importance of career readiness skills as it relates to participating in either TSA, SkillsUSA, Utah Broadcast Awards, or any other approved CTSO.

Standard 1
Understand the basics of a job related to radio production or broadcasting.

Performance Skills
Students can record, edit, and export high quality audio for use in promotional content, podcasts, or radio shows.

Workplace Skills
The following workplace skills should be discussed and modeled throughout the strands and standards of the course:

1. Communication
   
2. Teamwork
   
3. Critical and Creative Thinking
   
4. Problem Solving
   
5. Dependability
   
6. Legal Requirements and Expectations
   

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