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School of Radio & Television Arts
BDC 979: Radio Production
Winter 2011
Professor: Lori Beckstead ext. 6030 email: lbeckste@ryerson.ca
Office Location: RCC 124 (enter via RCC 104)
Office Hours: No specific office hours. I’m more than happy to set up a time to meet with you anytime…just email or call to set something up.
Teaching Assistant: Kevin Konarczewski ext. 7525 email: kevkon@ryerson.ca
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About the Course
Course Description from the Ryerson University Undergraduate Calendar:
The course will explore commercial and public radio programming and production. Radio advertising and formats will be explored. Students will have the opportunity to practice their skills in these areas by planning and producing content that reflects various formats and target demographics.
Time, Location & Format
Tuesdays 10am – 1pm, RCC 162
The class will be delivered through a combination of lecture, demonstration, group discussion, and practical workshop modes.
Course Goals (Learning Outcomes):
Students will: • Develop an appreciation for the role of radio in media and society; • Develop radio production skills in studio recording, editing, mixing and live studio operations; • Develop creative content for radio; • Learn about radio formats and target audiences; • Build team-work and collaborative skills.
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Weekly Outline
|Week |Topic/Activities |Assignment Due |
|Week 1 |Intro to course | |
|Jan 11 |Radio Formats & the Toronto Radio Market | |
| |Discuss Station Branding Package assignment | |
| |Assigned
School of Radio & Television Arts
BDC 979: Radio Production
Winter 2011
Professor: Lori Beckstead ext. 6030 email: lbeckste@ryerson.ca
Office Location: RCC 124 (enter via RCC 104)
Office Hours: No specific office hours. I’m more than happy to set up a time to meet with you anytime…just email or call to set something up.
Teaching Assistant: Kevin Konarczewski ext. 7525 email: kevkon@ryerson.ca
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About the Course
Course Description from the Ryerson University Undergraduate Calendar:
The course will explore commercial and public radio programming and production. Radio advertising and formats will be explored. Students will have the opportunity to practice their skills in these areas by planning and producing content that reflects various formats and target demographics.
Time, Location & Format
Tuesdays 10am – 1pm, RCC 162
The class will be delivered through a combination of lecture, demonstration, group discussion, and practical workshop modes.
Course Goals (Learning Outcomes):
Students will: • Develop an appreciation for the role of radio in media and society; • Develop radio production skills in studio recording, editing, mixing and live studio operations; • Develop creative content for radio; • Learn about radio formats and target audiences; • Build team-work and collaborative skills.
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Weekly Outline
|Week |Topic/Activities |Assignment Due |
|Week 1 |Intro to course | |
|Jan 11 |Radio Formats & the Toronto Radio Market | |
| |Discuss Station Branding Package assignment | |
| |Assigned
Links: (Student Code of Academic Conduct, Ryerson University, 2006, p. 2) The University penalties for cheating can be severe, ranging from getting zero on the assignment or test up to, in cases of prior academic dishonesty, suspension or expulsion.