Radio Broadcasting: On-Air (Certificate N0637)
Arts Division
Certificate N0637
The Radio Broadcasting On-Air Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry level positions in a variety of performance specialties including disc jockey, news anchor, sportscaster, and commercial voice-overs. Students gain practical hands-on experience at the college radio stations as well as through an off-campus internship at a station, studio, or other broadcasting facility.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| R-TV 01 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| R-TV 02 | On-Air Personality Development | 3 |
| R-TV 05 | Radio-TV Newswriting | 3 |
| R-TV 11A | Beginning Radio Production | 3 |
| R-TV 15 | Broadcast Law and Business Practices | 3 |
| R-TV 36 | Beginning Commercial Voice-Overs | 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 |
| Choose three units from the following: | 3 | |
| Sportscasting and Reporting | ||
| Broadcast News Field Reporting | ||
| Broadcast Traffic Reporting | ||
| Broadcast Sales and Promotion | ||
| Radio Programming and Producer Techniques | ||
| Advanced Radio Production | ||
| Interview, Talk, and Community Affairs Programming | ||
| Introduction to Podcasting | ||
| History of Radio DJs | ||
| Social Media in Broadcasting | ||
| Pop Culture in the Media | ||
| Advanced Voice-Overs Techniques | ||
| Social Media and Online Ethics | ||
| Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry | ||
| Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment | ||
| Total Units | 27.5 | |
- Work as a DJ or newscaster on a commercial radio station
- Use the studio equipment to record and edit a pre-recorded piece
- Plan, set-up, and perform a radio station remote as an on-air personality
- Use social media during a live radio show to engage with the audience
- Operate the studio equipment required for a live radio broadcast
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 02 | On-Air Personality Development | 3 |
| R-TV 11A | Beginning Radio Production | 3 |
| Units | 9 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| R-TV 05 | Radio-TV Newswriting | 3 |
| R-TV 15 | Broadcast Law and Business Practices | 3 |
| R-TV 96A | Beginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations | 1 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| R-TV 36 | Beginning Commercial Voice-Overs | 3 |
| R-TV 38 | Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations | 1.5 |
| R-TV 96B | Intermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills | 1 |
| Only need 3 units of R-TV Elective-choose 1 course 1 | ||
| R-TV 101 OR R-TV 13 OR R-TV 37 OR R-TV 39 OR R-TV 99 0 | ||
| R-TV 03 OR R-TV 04 OR R-TV 06 OR R-TV 09 OR R-TV 10 OR R-TV 11B OR R-TV 17 OR R-TV 31 OR R-TV 32 OR R-TV 35 3 | ||
| Units | 5.5 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Certificate: Radio Broadcasting: On-Air N0637 7 | ||
| Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Total Units | 24.5 | |
