Radio and Podcast

Summary

The Associate of Science Degree in Radio and Podcast offers hands-on training and experience in the fundamentals of radio and podcast production principles, using new and emerging multimedia tools and technologies in our state-of the-art facilities. The program emphasis is placed on production, writing, on-air skills, and audio storytelling. Other topics addressed include voiceover performance, audio editing, and radio station and podcast marketing. Students can contribute to the City Times Media platform and CT Sound, the award-winning student radio station broadcast on 88.3 KSDS HD-2. This program is designed for students interested in enhancing their skills and knowledge of radio and podcast production, students majoring in Radio and Podcast, and for those seeking entry-level employment in related industries.

The skills acquired with this AS degree may lead to employment, freelance work or business ownership. These jobs include, but are not limited to, multimedia producers, directors, radio and podcast hosts, writers, reporters, program managers, sound board operators, sound designers, sound technicians, audio editors, and broadcast news analysts.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Radio and Podcast Program will be able to:

1. Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the media professions in which they work.
2. Write in forms and styles appropriate for media professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
3. Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the media professions in which they work.
4. Apply principles of diversity, equity, and media law and ethics.

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