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
For a class and lab schedule check the calendar
distributed with this syllabi. This calendar is
updated in the course R drive Profnotes folder.