Also see courses listed under Communication, Film Studies, Journalism, and Speech.
BRDCST 1, Introduction to Broadcasting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Radio, television, and related electronic media are introduced in this course with emphasis on history, programming, FCC regulations, operations, economics, and social impact. The course also includes an examination of the newer technologies such as the Internet, cable, direct broadcast satellites, computers, wireless phones, and the communications technology revolution.
1238 8:00a-9:20a TTh LS 106 Dawson F R
1239 9:30a-10:50a MW LS 106 Dawson F R
BRDCST 2, Broadcasting Programming and Management 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Principles of radio and television programming and management, including program sources, programming theories, station organization, community involvement, market demographics, and fulfillment of FCC requirements are covered in this course.
1240 9:30a-10:50a MW LS 152 Pernisco N
BRDCST 3A, Broadcasting Announcing and Production 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Training and practical experience in announcing for radio and television and for radio control room operation, combining voice, recordings, editing, and other elements in broadcasting performance and production.
1241 12:45p-2:05p MW LS 106 Brewington R H
4057 6:45p-9:50p M LS 106 Brewington R H
BRDCST 4A, Newscasting and Newswriting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course familiarizes the student with the expectations of journalism by the public and teaches the student the basic newswriting guidelines used in broadcast journalism. Through newswriting assignments and exercises, the student will become adept in basic broadcast news writing.
Broadcasting 4A is the same course as Journalism 4A. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
4058 6:45p-9:50p T DRSCHR 203 Giggans J H
Arrange-2 Hours Staff
BRDCST 5B, Sportscasting Spring Sports (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course is a continuation of sports reporting for the broadcast media with emphasis on techniques of interviewing, color reporting, and play-by-play announcing for spring sports, including baseball, basketball, and track. Field work involves interview shows with coaches, players, and sports figures.
4059 6:45p-9:50p W LS 106 Riggs L E
Arrange-2 Hours
BRDCST 9, Broadcasting Workshop (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Broadcasting 3A or 4A.
This course offers further training and practical experience in producing and announcing for radio. Students use digital audio workstations to produce commercials, newscasts, promos and various other audio projects. Lecture topics include an overview of current industry trends, plus instruction on voiceovers, digital editing and mixing, podcasting, Internet streaming and satellite radio. Students will also have the opportunity to host a weekly radio show to help prepare them for professional radio station work. One repeat of the course is allowed.
1242 11:15a-12:35p MW LS 152 Pernisco N
BRDCST 46, Television Production 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course provides basic training in the use of television equipment and facilities; camera operations; audio and video control; lighting; graphics; editing; portable video, and audio production techniques.
1243 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 106 Dawson F R
Arrange-2 Hours Dawson F R
BRDCST 48, Television Field Production Workshop (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
This course will include production of a variety of electronic media projects primarily for airing on public cable access and public television station channels. Projects will also be developed for podcasting, inclusion in video/film festivals, and distribution to other media entities. The emphasis in this course is on the development of creative video camera techniques, writing, producing, and editing skills for the production of digital media. Students will also have the opportunity to produce video segments for the Journalism 20 online magazine and Corsair newspaper online edition.
1244 12:45p-3:50p Th LS 106 Raymond A
Arrange-2 Hours
BRDCST 90B, Broadcasting Internship 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Broadcasting 1 or 3A or 4A. Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
This experience acquaints the student with the career fields of radio, television and other media related industries and services. Students spend required hours each week interning with a pre-arranged broadcast media or support facility.
Students must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in a minimum of one broadcasting class, with a minimum of 7 units (including the internship), maintained throughout the semester at SMC. Limited availability.
1245 Arrange-8 Hours Riggs L E