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Introduction To Broadcasting Course Outline

The course 'Introduction to Broadcasting: Radio, TV and Videography' (MCO 2102) is designed for second-year students and covers essential skills in broadcast media, including the use of equipment and writing for electronic media. It aims to equip students with knowledge of broadcasting functions, technical aspects, and practical writing techniques. By the end of the course, students will understand the history of electronic media and be able to produce content for radio and television.

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Introduction To Broadcasting Course Outline

The course 'Introduction to Broadcasting: Radio, TV and Videography' (MCO 2102) is designed for second-year students and covers essential skills in broadcast media, including the use of equipment and writing for electronic media. It aims to equip students with knowledge of broadcasting functions, technical aspects, and practical writing techniques. By the end of the course, students will understand the history of electronic media and be able to produce content for radio and television.

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COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTION TO BROADCASTING: RADIO,TV

AND VIDEOGRAPHY
COURSE CODE: MCO 2102
COURSE LEVEL: YEAR TWO: SEMESTER ONE
COURSE CREDIT UNITS: 3 CU, 45 CONTACT HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course focuses on basic skills and techniques of broadcast media. It
examines the nature of sound and vision, particularly those used in the
electronic media. It also introduces students to the basic characteristics of
electronic media, the use of different broadcasting equipment and
introductory writing for broadcast media

COURSE JUSTIFICATION
The course equips students with broadcasting proceedings in the studio and
how to use the equipment. It permeates worth production for the best
appreciation of the respective audience(s).

COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, students should be able to;
 Know the functions of broadcasting.

 Use the studio equipment appropriately.

 Be audible with suitable voice projection.

 Write for the broadcasting media.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of the course students should be able to;
 Describe the history of electronic media
 Identify the most recent trend taken by the electronic media
 Explain the different technical aspects utilized in production of messages
in electronic media
Acquire practical knowledge on writing for broadcasting.

COURSE CONTENT
What Is Broadcasting? (3 hours)
 Beginning of Broadcasting
 Technical aspects in Broadcasting
 Digital and Ana log systems

Radio Communication (9 hours)


 History of Radio
 Modulation- AM and FM
 Propagation of radio waves
 Ground waves
 Sky waves
 Space waves
 Transmission of Radio signals

Television (6 hours)
History of Television
 Applications of T.V
 CTV
 HDTV
 CCTV
 Transmission of Television signals

Microphones & Acoustics (6 hours)


 Acoustical design of studios and auditoria
 Directional properties of microphones
 Types of microphones
 Velocity
 Dynamic
 Condenser

Broadcast News Writing Techniques (9 hours)


 Script writing techniques
 Script writing Formats
 Reader
 Actuality
 Voice implements
 Wrap around
Interviewing (3 hours)
 Interview mechanics
 When to interview
Programs (6 hours)
 Discussion programs
 Outside Broadcast Program
Revision (3 hours)
Text Books
Dominick, J. (2001) Dynamics of Mass Communication: Media in Transition,
7th ed. Boston. Mc Graw Hill

Schaffer, L. (2009) Electronic Media: An Introduction. New York. Mc Graw Hill

Michael Tracey ( 2013) Public Service BroadcastingLast Modified Multicast in


Third-Generation Mobile Networks: Services, Mechanisms and Performance,
Published Online

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