7139

Principles of Broadcasting provides entry-level fundamental skills for students who wish to seek or pursue opportunities in the field of broadcasting or mass media. Students will explore the technical aspects of audio and sound design for radio production and distribution, as well as, the technical aspects of video production and distribution.

• Required Prerequisites: none                                                                                                              •     Recommended Prerequisites: none

• ReCredits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diploma

7306

Audio and Video Production Essentials provides an in-depth study on audio and video production techniques for radio, television, and digital technologies. Students will learn skills necessary for audio production and on-air work used in radio and other digital formats. Additionally, experience will be gained in the development of the video production process; including skills in message development, directing, camera, video switcher, and character generator operations.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Broadcasting                                                                        •     Recommended Prerequisites: none

• 2 period course blocked with 7156: Technical Skills Development

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 periods, 2 credits per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

• Acceptance to program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

7307

Mass Media Production will focus on the study of theory and practice in the voice and visual aspects of radio and television performance. In addition, this course introduces the skills used to acquire and deliver news stories in a digital media format. Students will learn how to research issues and events, interview news sources, interact with law enforcement and government officials, along with learning to write in a comprehensive news style.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Broadcasting; Audio and Video Production Essentials

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• 2 period course blocked with 5974: Embedded Internship

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2-3 periods, 2 credits per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

• Acceptance to program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

7308

The Radio & TV Broadcasting Capstone will cover a variety of domains further building on skills in video production, and broadcast industry practices specific to radio, television, and digital media. Attention will be given to cross industry synergies, emerging technologies, and the global market for media. Students are highly encouraged to do a video newscast or radio practicum to gain real world experience. In most cases this practicum may be completed through a school-based enterprise.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Broadcasting; Audio and Video Production Essentials; Mass Media Production

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

• Acceptance to program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

IMPORTANT!!!

The Principles, Concentrator A, and Concentrator B courses are all required to meet the CTE graduation pathway requirement.

If a student completes all four courses and earns the required dual credit, they should be eligible for a Technical Certificate from Ivy Tech in that pathway. 

THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE COMPLETED!