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Radio Connection
Broadcast and Radio
Course Curriculum

The first step towards your new career. The course is packed full of useful information and easy-to-follow instructions to lead you step-by-step through the training that will qualify you for a position in broadcasting. Assignments include in-studio lab time training in a radio station in your local area!


INTRODUCTION


Study and Practice Tips
Broadcast History
Broadcast Power
FCC Rules & Regulations
Positions in Broadcasting
Assignment #1: Broadcast History and FCC Rules and Regs.
introduction
SECTION 1: BREATHING AND VOICE EXERCISES


Useful Exercises to Develop Proper Diaphragmatic Breathing
How Your Voice is Produced
Proper Use of the Voice
Voice Exercises
Voice and Speech Training
Common Problems
Warm-up Exercises
Speech Vocabulary
Exercises for Proper Consonant Sounds
Lesson 1
SECTION 2: COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCING AND WRITING


Commercial Types
Interpreting Commercial Copy
Assignment #2: Commercial Announcing
Commercial Practice Session
Assignment #3: Commercial Timing and Announcing
Commercial Writing
Assignment #4: Copy Writing/Announcing
Lesson 2
SECTION 3: NEWS BROADCASTING


News Policy and Procedures
Investigative Reporting
News Conferences
Business and Political News
Polling
Program Notice
Equal Opportunity
Freedom of Information
Controversial Matters
Interviews
Correspondent Reporters
Riot Coverage
Terrorism
Religions
Radio Hotlines
Radio Stringers
Assignment #5: News Broadcasting
News Practice Session
Assignment #6: Newscast with Commercials
News Writing Techniques
Special Headline News Exercise
Assignment #7: News Actuality
Lesson 3
SECTION 4: SPORTS ANNOUNCING


Tips for the Sportscaster
Assignment #8: Sportscast
Sports Practice Session
Assignment #9: Sportscast with Commercials
Sports Practice Session
Assignment #10: Announcing Sports Scores
Lesson 4
SECTION 5: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS


Assignment #11: Public Service Announcements
Lesson 5
SECTION 6: WEATHER REPORTING


Assignment #12: Weather Forecasts
Voice Problem Remedies
Lesson 6
SECTION 7: DISC JOCKEY ANNOUNCING


Music Formats
The Control Studio
Interviewing
Program/Maintenance Logs
Assignment #13: Interview
Professional Tips for the Announcer
The Announcer's Ten Commandments
Ad-libbing
Assignment #14: Disc Jockey Show
Assignment #15: Disc Jockey Ad-lib Show
Lesson 7
SECTION 8: RATINGS


Radio Audience Estimates
Arbitron Ratings Glossary
Arbitron Metro Radio Market Survey Schedule
Assignment #16: Station/Record Surveys and Self-Evaluation
Lesson 8
SECTION 9: BROADCASTING GLOSSARY


Radio and Television Hand Signals
Assignment #17: Audition Tape Format
Assignment #18: Audition Demo Tape: Final Assignment
Lesson 9
SECTION 10: GETTING THAT FIRST JOB IN BROADCASTING


Broadcast Positions and Duties at Radio Stations
Preparing Your Resume
Resume Example
The Cover Letter
The Personal Interview
Closing Statement
Lesson 10


INCLUDED IN OUR RADIO BROADCASTING COURSE IS YOUR VERY OWN COPY OF ADOBE AUDITION/COOL EDIT SOFTWARE, A SHURE MICROPHONE AND A MICROPHONE TO USB CABLE, JUST LIKE THEY USE IN THE STATION!

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