BC 102                                              Fall 2005

 

Dr. David L. Barner                                                             

Telephone: 7239        Office: TC 306     Email: barnerdl@westminster.edu

Please use voice mail for messages-office hours by appointment.

 

Audio Production-Teaches the hands-on theories and skills needed for radio on air, news, and production.  Skills are easily adaptable to TV and stage uses.  This class covers both the basics of analog equipment and digital audio software. The course offers both theory and practical assignments.

 

TEXT

 

Digital Radio Production- Donald Connelly (McGraw Hill)

BC 102 Audio Lab Manual- Local

 

GRADING

 

Mid- term written exam-           75 points

Mid term practical-                   25 points

Final Exam- (cumulative)           75 points

Final exam – practical- 25 points

Practical projects -                  50 points

Weekend radio shifts-(4)          15 points         

 

Attendance is important- Attendance will be taken by a sign in sheet at each class and lab.  Labs can only be made up for excused reasons. There is a letter grade reduction for each set of three unexcused class and lab absences.

 

In addition to regular labs you will be required to work 4 weekend shifts at Titan Radio. Those who do not want to talk on air can engineer athletic events.

 

Outside Projects: 5 points each- S-U.  Must meet professional standards to earn an S.

Due dates for projects will be provided with each project.  There will be no credit given for any project turned in after the due date and time.

 

Assignment 1                Weather donut (5 points)

Assignment 2                PSA recording (5 points)

Assignment 3                Analog project (5 points)

Assignment 4                News promo (5 points)

Assignment 5                Best Appliance (5points)

Assignment 6                Advanced station promo using effects

Assignment 7                Mini- disc edit project (5 points)

Assignment 8   News wrap-phone interview (5 points)

Assignment 9                Xmas memories project (5 points)          

Assignment 10              Sounds of Westminster web project (5 points)

 

For a class and lab schedule check the calendar distributed with this syllabi. This calendar is

updated in the course R drive Profnotes folder.