CLUSTER Fine Arts and Humanities

CONCENTRATION Radio Broadcasting

WVEIS CODE FH 1469

ONET Codes & Occupations 27-4014.00 - Sound Engineering Technicians 27-3011.00 - Radio and Television Announcers 27-4012.00 - Broadcast Technicians 27-4011.00 - Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Sample of job titles upon completion of the concentration: Sound Technician

Sample of job titles upon completion of additional education (if applicable): Recording Engineer, Audio Engineer, Sound Engineer, Mixer, Audio Operator, Broadcast Engineer, Broadcast Technician, Master Control Operator, Sound Editor, Production Assistant, Master Control Operator (MCO), Production Technician, Radio Announcer, Editor, Operations Technician, Audio Technician.

REQUIRED COURSES (Required Sequence)

WVEIS Code Course 1531 Radio Broadcasting Fundamentals 1532 Radio Broadcasting On-Air Programming 1533 Radio Broadcasting Technology 1534 Radio Broadcasting Production

ELECTIVE COURSES 1831 Photography and Dark Room Procedures 1832 Color Processing 1834 Digital Pre-Press 1837 Application in Graphic Communications 1859 Graphic Design Applications 1855 Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing

SKILL SETS Career Preparation Skills Safety Leadership Development Customer Service Broadcasting Equipment Basic Radio Station Operations Vocal Development

1 Commercial Announcing Interviewing News Announcing Music Announcing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulations Transmitter and Remote Control Operations Equipment Failures Emergency Alert System On-air Program Automation Music Rotation Assembly Live-Assist Functions Radio Station Management

2 Career Preparation, Safety, Leadership Development, Customer Service and Literacy and Numeracy skill sets should be integrated throughout the concentration as remaining skill sets are delivered.

Skill set standards 1, 2, 3, and 4 should be integrated throughout the concentration as remaining skill sets are delivered.

Skill Set Career Preparation Skills Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

FH.1  career paths.  goal development and achievement.  attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.  personal qualities and abilities needed to be effective with children.  communication in varied contexts.

Performance Objectives Students will

FH.2  relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways. FH.3  explain methods of goal development. FH.4  discuss methods of time management and task coordination. FH.5  practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc. FH.6  investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and instruction. FH.7  develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs. FH.8  prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter. FH.9  create an employment portfolio for use when applying for projects. FH.10  Practice simulated job interviews. Skill Set Safety Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

FH.11  safety procedures.  accident reporting agencies.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).bits in a radio station Performance Objectives Students will

FH.12  recognize the main causes of accidents. FH.13  research agencies that are responsible for emergencies in the workplace. FH.14  develop a plan which outlines the procedures for handling an accident. FH.15  demonstrate operating instructions before using any equipment. FH.16  establish procedures for safe evacuation of the worksite in the event of an emergency. FH.17  follow safety and security procedures. FH.18  wear PPE as required for specified task.

3 Skill Set Leadership Development Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

FH.19  public speaking.  parliamentary law.  leadership concepts.  characteristics of effective teams and organizations.

FH.20  develop and deliver speeches. FH.21  participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure. FH.22  attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national). FH.23  volunteer in community service opportunities. FH.24  participate in career development events. Skill Set Customer Service Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

FH.25  customer needs assessment.  quality standards for services.  evaluation of customer satisfaction.

FH.26  confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints. FH.27  keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken. FH.28  check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems. FH.29  determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing. FH.30  refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.

Skill Set Literacy and Numeracy Knowledge objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

FH.31  literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex  real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area  improve their thinking and reasoning skills.

4 Performance Objectives Students will

FH.32  utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects FH.33  demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects FH.34  demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects FH.35  analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects

5 Radio Broadcasting Fundamentals WVEIS # 1531

Skill Set Broadcasting Equipment Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1531.1 Radio broadcasting equipment:  microphones  audio consoles  music playback sources  recording equipment  digital audio equipment

1531.2  operate microphones and recording equipment to create voice recordings 1531.3  operate audio consoles 1531.4  operate music playback sources 1531.5  operate digital audio equipment

Skill Set Basic Radio Station Operations Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1531.6  operating broadcasting equipment  managing a radio station

1531.7  manage time slots for broadcasts 1531.8  operate and maintain equipment

6 Radio Broadcasting On-Air Programming WVEIS # 1532

Skill Set Vocal Development Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1532.1  how to use proper pitch and tone to pronounce sentences on live radio

1532.2  practice tone and pitch exercises 1532.3  practice word enunciation 1532.4  articulate sounds Skill Set Commercial Announcing Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1532.5  creating and recording radio commercials  hard sell vs. soft sell  ad-lib commercials

1532.6  develop basic structure of commercials 1532.7  create and record commercials 1532.8  conduct ad-lib commercials

Skill Set Interviewing Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  research and preparing for interviews 1532.9  interviewing radio guests

1532.10  research interview guest and create questions/topics for discussion 1532.11  conduct live air and recorded interviews  Skill Set News Announcing Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of  making news announcements 1532.12  locating news and information

7 Performance Objectives Students will

1532.13  review news sources 1532.14  conduct live air news announcements

Skill Set Music Announcing Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1532.15  music industry  music artists  music announcing

1532.16  conduct live air announcements of upcoming song tracks being played 1532.17  create pre-recorded music broadcast shows Skill Set Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulations Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1532.18  FCC regulations concerning radio broadcasts

1532.19  Review rules and regulations that oversee radio broadcasts

8 Radio Broadcasting Technology WVEIS # 1533

Skill Set Transmitter and Remote Control Operations Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1533.1  transmission of radio broadcasts

1533.2  differentiate between AM, FM, DAB, and DRM broadcasts 1533.3  control broadcast transmissions

Skill Set Equipment Failures Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1533.4  equipment operations and troubleshooting

1533.5  troubleshoot broadcasting equipment when failures occur 1533.6  review owner’s manuals to identify parts 1533.7  repair equipment failures

Skill Set Emergency Alert System Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1533.8  how and when to utilize the Emergency Alert System (EAS) based on FCC regulations

1533.9  conduct mock EAS alerts and announcements

9 Radio Broadcasting Production WVEIS # 1534

Skill Set On-air Program Automation Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1534.1  creating automated radio broadcasts

1534.2  create radio broadcasts 1534.3  record radio broadcasts 1534.4  edit broadcasts to create an automated broadcast

Skill Set Music Rotation Assembly Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1534.5  developing a music playlist

1534.6  create music playlists for on-air and automated radio broadcasts

Skill Set Live-Assist Functions Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1534.7  operating live-assist to manage on air broadcasts

1534.8  coordinate/manage on air broadcasts using live-assist

Skill Set Radio Station Management Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

1534.9  radio station operations

1534.10  create and work in a simulated radio station environment