Radio Production 2
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Course Introduction

 

Core Standards of the Course

STRAND 1
Students will identify and explain the history of radio and the regulation of audio broadcasting.

Standard 1
Identify and explain the historical impact of the following:

1. FM vs AM
   
2. ASCAP
   
3. BMI
   
4. Community Standards
   
5. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
   

Standard 2
Identify and explain the difference between sponsors and advertisers.

1. Commercial vs Non-Commercial
   
2. Underwriting
   
3. Public Service Announcement (PSA)
   

STRAND 2
Students will demonstrate correct use of audio recording equipment and develop a recording workflow.

Standard 1
Demonstrate Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) workflow.

1. File management
   
2. Create project
   
3. Import audio files
   
4. Manage multiple sources/tracks of audio
   
5. Export audio
   
6. Export types (MP3, AIF, WAV, FLAC)
   

Standard 2
Students will Identify common microphone diaphragm types.

1. Dynamic
   
2. Condenser
   
   • Phantom Power

Standard 3
Demonstrate correct microphone placement for different audio recording situations.

1. Dialogue
   
2. Interview
   
3. Sound Effects
   
4. Music Performance
   
5. Instrument Recording
   
6. Ambient Recording
   

STRAND 3
Students will develop show management and broadcasting skills.

Standard 1
Students will develop their voice.

1. Identify and develop a "voice" or "style" for all forms of media
   

Standard 2
Identify and demonstrate storytelling skills.

1. Storytelling in live format
   
2. Storytelling in pre-recorded or podcast format
   

Standard 3
Students will develop and practice interview skills.

1. Research topic or background of interviewee
   
2. Prepare appropriate questions
   
3. Maintain a conversation
   
4. Edit interview while maintaining accuracy and correct context
   

STRAND 4
Students will assemble a portfolio of individual and collaborative work demonstrating various skills related to radio production for both commercial and non-commercial programming.

Standard 1
Create multiple types of radio content.

1. Create a promo for a commercial podcast or radio program
   
2. Create a promo for a non-commercial podcast or radio program
   
3. Plan and develop a regular radio show
   
4. Plan and produce a live sport broadcast
   
5. Work with an artist to produce and record an EP or album than can be played on the radio
   
6. Plan, promote, and produce a radio event or live concert
   
7. Create a collection of beats or loops
   
8. Create foley sound effects for live radio or a video
   

Standard 2
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
   

STRAND 5
Students will be able to understand and adhere to basic copyright laws applicable to all media.

Standard 1
Practice correct usage of copyright laws.

1. Right to reproduce, manipulate and distribute
   
2. Plagiarism
   
3. Fair Use
   
4. Public Domain
   

STRAND 6
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 jobs related to radio production or broadcasting.

1. Participate in a CTSO competitive event related to radio
   
2. Plan for your future career
   
3. Apply for internships with recording studios
   
4. Identify the components of an employment portfolio
   
5. Complete a survey for employment opportunities
   
6. Create a job application
   
7. Assemble your employment portfolio
   
8. Interview someone who is working in your field of interest
   

Performance Skills

1. Students should assemble a portfolio that demonstrates recording, editing, and exporting audio skills.
   
2. Plan and promote a radio show or event related to radio or live performance for use in a promotion content or podcast for radio show.
   

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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