Chabot College
Fall 2009
Course Outline for Mass Communications 58
KCRH RADIO EXPERIENCE
Catalog Description:
58 – KCRH Radio Experience
(May be repeated 3 times)
3 units
Practical experience in KCRH radio station operations including programming, music, audio production
techniques, promotions, news, live sports, and underwriting sales. Experience in broadcast operation of
KCRH-FM. Prerequisite: Mass Communications 50 completed with a grade of "C" or higher. (Mass
Communications 38 and 58 may be taken a combined total of four times.) 2 hour lecture, 3 hours
laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 35, laboratory 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
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operate on-air studio equipment;
execute on-air format;
maintain necessary station logs;
read meters;
operate automation system;
understand how to produce liners and public service announcements;
participate in station departments
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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operate on-air studio equipment;
execute on-air format;
use automation system;
maintain necessary station logs;
read meters;
understand how to produce liners and public service announcements;
participate in station departments.
Course Content (Lecture):
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Radio programming philosophies
Music rotation, automation and formats
Marketing of radio stations
News and sports
Production techniques
Role of the Sales Department
Chabot College
Course Outline for Mass Communications 58, Page 2
Fall 2009
Course Content (Laboratory):
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On-air equipment operation
Reading meters
On-air DJ, talent, host
Department duties and office hours
Studio production
Live field remotes
Promotional events
Air-checks
Streaming audio
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture, PowerPoint and discussion
Guidance in on-air presentation
Guidance in station departmental operation
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Execute radio station department duties as outlined in the KCRH Station Handbook
b. Perform on-air shifts as detailed in the KCRH Station Handbook
c. Record, review, and critique radio show air-checks
d. Contribute to and carry out remote broadcasts
e. Participate in promotional events
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Assess execution of assigned duties
b. Evaluate performance improvement
c. Review ability in taking direction
d. Appraise production skills
e. Interview students about attitude
f. Track class participation
g. Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
KCRH Station Handbook 2nd edition, Chad Mark Glen & Rick Strauss, CMG Pub., 2008
Special Student Materials:
CD ROMs, USB drive, access to radio and the Internet.
CMG
Rev: 11/06/08