Radio Broadcasting: Behind-the-Scenes (Certificate N0636)
Arts Division
Certificate N0636
The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes Certificate of Achievement provides expertise in a variety of behind-the-scenes specialties. Students gain practical hands-on-experience in the broadcasting industry through an off-campus internship at a radio station, production studio or other broadcasting facility.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| R-TV 01 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| R-TV 10 | Radio Programming and Producer Techniques | 3 |
| R-TV 11A | Beginning Radio Production | 3 |
| R-TV 11B | Advanced Radio Production | 3 |
| R-TV 15 | Broadcast Law and Business Practices | 3 |
| R-TV 38 | Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations | 1.5 |
| R-TV 96A | Beginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations | 1 |
| R-TV 96B | Intermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills | 1 |
| R-TV 96C | Advanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills | 1 |
| R-TV 97A | Radio and Entertainment Industry Seminar | 1 |
| R-TV 97B | Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience | 1 |
| Required Electives | ||
| Choose three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Radio-TV Newswriting | ||
| Broadcast Sales and Promotion | ||
| Introduction to Podcasting | ||
| History of Radio DJs | ||
| Social Media in Broadcasting | ||
| Pop Culture in the Media | ||
| Social Media and Online Ethics | ||
| Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry | ||
| Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment | ||
| Total Units | 24.5 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Work in production, programming, or a variety of other behind-the-scenes positions at a commercial radio station
- Use studio equipment to record and edit a pre-recorded piece
- Operate the studio equipment required to produce a live broadcast
- Use social media during a live radio show to engage with the audience
- Develop and implement ideas for a radio show
- Develop a format for a radio station
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
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This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| R-TV 01 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| R-TV 11A | Beginning Radio Production | 3 |
| R-TV 15 | Broadcast Law and Business Practices | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| R-TV 96A | Beginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations | 1 |
| R-TV 10 | Radio Programming and Producer Techniques | 3 |
| R-TV 38 | Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations | 1.5 |
| R-TV 05 OR R-TV 09 OR R-TV 101 OR R-TV 17 OR R-TV 31 OR R-TV 32 OR R-TV 35 OR R-TV 39 OR R-TV 99 3 | ||
| Units | 5.5 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| R-TV 96B | Intermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills | 1 |
| R-TV 11B | Advanced Radio Production | 3 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| R-TV 97A | Radio and Entertainment Industry Seminar | 1 |
| R-TV 97B | Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience | 1 |
| R-TV 96C | Advanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills | 1 |
| Certificate: Behind-the-Scenes N0636 6 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21.5 | |
