Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in broadcast technologies, on-air hosting, news writing, and video production. Students develop skills in interviewing, research, sales, marketing, and studio operations. The program prepares graduates for careers in radio, television, web, and other broadcast media industries.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Semester 1:
• Introduction to Broadcast Technologies (BRCM 1100)
• On-Air Hosting and Show Preparation I (BRCM 1200)
• Introduction to News Writing (BRCM 1300)
• Entertainment Communication I (COMM 1135)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Indigenous Perspectives In Contemporary Media (INDG 1101)
• Digital Photography & Editing (PHOT 1101)
• Semester 2:
• On-Air Hosting and Show Preparation II (BRCM 2201)
• Writing for Broadcast (BRCM 2300)
• Video Capture I (Documentary) (BRCM 2401)
• Video Editing I (BRCM 2402)
• Emerging Digital Platforms for Broadcast (DIGI 1302)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Semester 3:
• Interviewing & Research for Contemporary Media (BRCM 3100)
• Sales, Marketing & Promotions (BRCM 3200)
• Talk Radio and Feature Writing I (BRCM 3301)
• Studio Experience Workshop I (BRCM 3400)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Video Capture II (Narrative) (VIDC 3402)
• Semester 4:
• Mobile Reporting (BRCM 4100)
• Radio Programming (BRCM 4200)
• Talk Radio and Feature Writing II (BRCM 4301)
• Studio Experience Workshop II (BRCM 4400)
• Field Placement for Broadcast (FWK 4600)

Careers:

• Radio/television/web director
• Radio/television/web host
• Radio/television/web journalist
• Radio/television/web producer
• Radio/television studio technician
• Television or film editor
• Videographer/camera operator
• Blogger or brand ambassador