Arts Division
The Radio Broadcasting Behind-the-Scenes degree is designed for students who are interested in the non-performance side of the broadcasting industry. Instruction prepares students for entry-level jobs including production, promotion, copywriting, and management. Students also receive instruction in the business side of the industry and can further customize their program by selecting from a variety of courses. Practical hands-on experience is available at the campus radio stations.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
R-TV 01 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
R-TV 09 | Broadcast Sales and Promotion | 3 |
R-TV 10 | Radio Programming and Producer Techniques | 3 |
R-TV 11A | Beginning Radio Production | 3 |
R-TV 11B | Advanced Radio Production | 3 |
R-TV 15 | Broadcast Law and Business Practices | 3 |
R-TV 96A | Beginning Campus Radio Station Lab: Studio Procedures and Equipment Operations | 1 |
R-TV 96B | Intermediate Campus Radio Station Lab: On-Air and Behind-the-Scenes Skills | 1 |
R-TV 96C | Advanced Campus Radio Station Lab: Program Hosting and Management Skills | 1 |
R-TV 97A | Radio and Entertainment Industry Seminar | 1 |
R-TV 97B | Radio/Entertainment Industry Work Experience | 1 |
R-TV 38 | Radio Broadcasting Rules and Regulations | 1.5 |
| 6 |
R-TV 05 | Radio-TV Newswriting | |
R-TV 06 | Broadcast Traffic Reporting | |
R-TV 17 | Introduction to Podcasting | |
R-TV 31 | History of Radio DJs | |
R-TV 32 | Social Media in Broadcasting | |
R-TV 35 | Pop Culture in the Media | |
R-TV 99 | Special Projects in Broadcasting and Entertainment Industry | |
R-TV 101 | Work Experience in Broadcast Entertainment | |
R-TV 39 | Social Media and Online Ethics | |
Total Units | 30.5 |
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