Course

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

  • Demonstrate multi-host radio show
  • Demonstrate us of radio operation software
  • Operate an audio console
  • Perform broadcast video production for multiple platforms (TV, Web, Social Media)
  • Write for broadcasting
  • Produce a radio news story
  • Demonstrate audio production methods
  • Produce radio bits
  • Produce a radio newscast
  • Produce a radio spot
  • Produce a local radio show

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
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials