Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0035
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-MCF-BJ
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 weeks (200 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 communications
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 media production
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide entry-level knowledge and skills to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces needed to prepare for duty in overseas facilities in the public affairs and visual information career field.

Learning Outcomes:

  • produce a radio news story
  • produce a radio newscast
  • operate an audio console
  • demonstrate audio production methods
  • produce a radio spot
  • produce a local radio show
  • demonstrate multi-host radio show
  • demonstrate use of radio operation software
  • produce radio bits
  • apply video production skills for multiple platforms (television, web, social media)
  • write for broadcasting
  • demonstrate writing for radio, television and social media

General Topics:

  • Radio news stories
  • Local stories
  • Radio and live newscasts
  • Social media
  • Audio console
  • Radio spots and promos
  • Podcasts
  • Multi-host show
  • Radio operations software
  • Playlists
  • Video spots
  • Production
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials