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RTV 12/13

Assignment: Create and maintain your own radio station

Assigned: February 15, 2011

Due: April 5, 2011 (same day that your career website is due)

The purpose of this assignment is to create and maintain an online radio broadcast station. You will determine what content is broadcast on the station (you select the format - music, talk, news, sports, etc.).

The following must appear within your broadcast:

An original audio (video) recording created by you

Station identification (name of station)

Self identification (self-branding)

Promotional spots (station branding)

Public Service Announcement (PSA) spots

News, Sports, Biography, Promotional Information, or General Information.

Talk, Discussion, Interviews, or Intros/Closes

Tight presentation (NO DEAD-AIR)

On-air talent is clear and appropriate in speed and pronunciation.

Smooth transitions (segues)

Optional – Commercials/Advertisements

Optional – Bumpers and Stingers

All material broadcast should be of the highest professional quality

Follow all FCC Rules and Regulations

Minimum length of broadcast is 3-minutes

NO – Maximum length

RTV 12/13 – ASSIGNMENT # 1 (RADIO)

AUDITION/AIR-CHECK and/or VIDEO AIR-CHECK

DUE: February 15, 2011

Record your live or staged air-check in the RTV Audio Labs or Radio Station. After recording, burn your audition/air-check onto a CD and/or send your audition/air-check in via email as an mp3 attachment. Turn in your completed Air-Check CD to Marc (RTV Operations Manager) or Mr. Story and send your email with Air-Check attachment to – wstory@deltacollege.edu. All Video Air-Checks must be saved as a .mov and burned onto a DVD-R and/or uploaded onto an accessible online video account (YouTube, etc. -- Video Air-Check example - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKN47yxxjvw&feature=related).

RTV 12/13 – ASSIGNMENT # 1 (RECORDING)

AUDITION/AUDIO SAMPLE and/or VIDEO AUDIO SAMPLE

DUE: February 15, 2011

Record music (song), SFX, sound design for video or other digital media, spoken word, etc. in the RTV Audio Labs or Radio Station. After recording, burn your audition/audio sample onto a CD and/or send your audition/audio sample in via email as an mp3 attachment. Turn in your completed Audio Sample CD to Marc (RTV Operations Manager) or Mr. Story and send your email with Air-Check attachment to – wstory@deltacollege.edu. All Video Audio Samples must be saved as a .mov and burned onto a DVD-R and/or uploaded onto an accessible online video account (YouTube, etc.).

RTV 12/13 – ASSIGNMENT # 1 (RADIO)

AUDITION/AIR-CHECK and/or VIDEO AIR-CHECK

Suggestions for producing your air-check:

Recording – Create a 3 - 5 minute Air-Check.

The following must be in your Air-Check:

1.Station ID…

2.Segue from one song into another…

3.Back Sell…into a spot load (PSA/Promo)

4.Out of spot (PSA)…Front Sell (over music)

5.Live and/or record imaging (http://www.jeffradio.com/ )

6.Read News and/or Weather

7.Live spot or promo

8.Conduct an interview (in studio and/or over the phone)

9. Read a Spot tag

10. Close/Farewell

Assignment - Visit each Audio/Radio Lab and begin learning how to utilize (with tutor assistance - if necessary) the available equipment and software. This assignment must be completed by February 1, 2011.

Assignment - Update your Media Career Plan by filling out and turning in the Media Career Plan Update form.

This form must be turned in by February 1, 2011.

RTV 012 Project #1 – Ultimate Audio Project

Assigned: January 24, 2011

Due: May 8, 2011

Goal:

The purpose of this assignment is to create a project worthy of placing in your Media Career Portfolio. In other words, you are to create the highest quality audio project that you are currently capable of creating and then place it on your Media Career Portfolio website.

What is your Media Career goal? What media job are you pursuing? Whatever it is – use this project to demonstrate you have the skills and abilities to work in that particular area of the media industry. Use this project to demonstrate you are willing to put in the time and effort to do the best possible job – in order to get the best possible job. Please use this Ultimate Audio Project to create the best possible representation of your Media Manufacturing knowledge and proficiency…The - ULTIMATE - representation of your audio media skills and abilities!

Do you want to work in the recording industry? Go ahead and record, mix & master a song. However, if you record a song - make it the ULTIMATE song. If you want to work in radio – create the ULTIMATE air-check…video air-check. If you are more into video – create the ULTIMATE music video. Make a movie and generate the ULTIMATE movie sound design…sound effects, voice over, ADR, etc.

Activity:

Use the RTV facilities (equipment and software) or other preapproved facilities (equipment, software, etc.) to record, mix down and submit the ULTIMATE audio – audio/video – audio/multimedia project. The length of your ULTIMATE project must be at least 30-seconds long and no longer than 30-minutes. Your ULTIMATE project may be turned in on either a CD or DVD. Your ULTIMATE AUDIO PROJECT must be turned in by – May 10, 2011.

Good Luck!

William Story - Contact Information:

wstory@deltacollege.edu

TV Studio - (209) 954-5831

Office - (209) 954-5581

RTV 012 - Techniques of Audio Production (syllabus)

Professor: William Story

Semester/Session: Spring 2012

Phone: 954-5831 & 954-5581

E-Mail: wstory@deltacollege.edu

Office: Shima 146/135 (office hours by appointment & TBA schedule)

Course website: http://www.deltacollegeradio.com (Click on the RTV 012 tab)

Campus Information: http://www.deltacollege.edu/ Phone: (209) 954-5151 Emergency: 954-5000

Course Title: Techniques of Audio Production

Course Code: 20264

Department and Course Number: RTV 012

Class Meets: Tuesday 10:00am – 11:00am

Lecture hours: 1.00

TBA Lab Hours: 6.00

Course Description: This course is designed to emphasize the use of digital audio workstations for audio, radio, and multimedia production and synchronization with the visual image. The course provides the opportunity for specialized training in the use of audio postproduction techniques and the skills necessary to compete in the entertainment, communications, and multimedia industries. Students are introduced to techniques and equipment currently used in digital audio postproduction. (CSU)

Method of Instruction:

Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Lecture (along with reading assignments, quizzes, multimedia presentations, etc.)

2. Lab. Hours (in class and in studio hands-on learning opportunities, etc.)

Textbook and/or Supplies:

Text Books (Required)

Author: Alten, Stanley. AUDIO IN MEDIA, ISBN: 9780495572398

Edition: 9TH 11. Price: Used: $137.25/ New: $183.00

Optional

Author: Hausman. MODERN RADIO PRODUCTION, ISBN: 9780495570493

Edition: 8TH 10. Price: Used: $98.50 / New: $131.35

Supplies (Required)

The student will need to provide several blank CD-recordable discs for their productions (CD-R, CD-RW, etc.). Also, needed are a flash drive and/or external hard drive.

GOALS:

General Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the tools utilized in audio production.

2. Demonstrate the techniques of sound propagation, recording, and reproduction.

3. Produce broadcast-quality programming.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Specific Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in manipulating sound from various sources to produce and record audio programs and commercials.

2. Select from among different possibilities, the most efficient and best-sounding alternative.

3. Operate digital audio software to digitize audio files.

4. Edit digital audio files to correct errors.

5. Build and mix a multi-track audio project.

LEARNING OUTCOME:

Outcome: Demonstrate ability to use digital audio editing software.

Assessment: Students will need to complete all assigned digital audio productions with a cumulative grade of “C” or higher.

Obligation of the Student:

Withdrawal from the Course

Students bear the responsibility of withdrawing from a class if they choose to stop attending class. Students who fail to drop the class and stop attending will receive an "F" for the final course grade. January 30, 2012 is the last date to request refund of fees for full term class/es. February 3, 2012 is the last date to drop a full-term class without a “W” notation on the academic transcript. March 19, 2012 is the last date to drop a full term class with a “W” notation on the academic transcript.

Plagiarism

Students should be aware that there are severe consequences for violations of academic integrity such as cheating or plagiarism (turning in work that is not your own, without proper credit to the original author). Students who are found to have cheated or committed plagiarism/fraud will face disciplinary action under the College's Student Conduct Code.

LABS:

In addition to the regularly scheduled class time, students are expected to complete all assigned lab activities in the Radio/TV studio (Shima 146/145) or at other equivalent on-campus facilities. Students are expected to complete lab work by the assigned due date.

Labs play an important part of this class. In many cases, lab assignments are given during class for completion prior to the next scheduled class meeting. Thus, if you miss a class it is a good idea to check in with the teacher to ensure you do not miss that week’s lab.

The RTV labs are located in Shima 145 and Shima146. Completion of lab-oriented projects may require that you sign up in advance for use of a private audio lab or TV studio lab. Sign up sheets will often be provided, upon request (generally kept on the RTV Operations Manager’s desk).

RTV POLICY: NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE CLASS AREA OR LABS

TV Studio and RTV labs may only be used to complete class assignments. Students that deliberately cause damage to studio equipment will be banned from the labs for the remainder of the semester and may be responsible for the cost of damaged equipment.

LAB HOURS:

The labs are typically open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. effective January 23, 2012. Delta College RTV Management reserves the right to change the schedule due to RTV Operations Manager illness or equipment failure. In addition, students that have booked excessive studio time may be bumped to give priority to students with project deadlines. To utilize a lab, fill out the lab’s signup sheet. As an RTV 012 student you may use any of the audio labs up to 6-hours a week (2 hour per day maximum).

Tutor Assistance: To utilize the assistance of a tutor, fill out the Tutor Assistance signup sheet, at least 24-hours in advance, and notify the tutor of what type of assistance that you will need. The Tutor Assistance signup sheet is usually available on the RTV Operations Manager’s desk.

Computer Lab & Internet Use Policy:

Using the computer lab to access the Internet should be limited to research and execution of class-related assignments only. Please note that all Internet use is monitored for improper use. In other words, do not assume that your Internet use is private. Examples of improper use include viewing of explicit content and downloading of illegal or copyrighted content. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in suspension from the computer lab. Each computer has a signup sheet. To utilize a computer, fill out the signup sheet. The computer lab computers are not available for general use during class time. The RTV Operations Manager supervises the computer lab.

NOTES

1. Many lectures will not be taken solely from the text. Regular class attendance and

careful note taking is advised.

2. Make-up quizzes are discouraged.

3. Make-ups must be taken with 7 days of the class date. You are responsible for

making arrangements with the instructor.

4. Unexcused absences on quiz days will result in grade reductions of possibly a 1/3 of a grade.

5. Reading assignments and due dates for out-of-class projects will be given in class.

If you are absent, you are responsible for getting the information on readings and

project assignments.

TOLERANCE POLICY:

All class participants are expected to be sensitive to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Specifically, this class will not tolerate discrimination relating to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability, age, marital status, creed, or national origin.

Course Content:

Studio and Consoles

The console

Cue channel

Monitoring: VU meters

Monitoring: speakers and headphones

Tape Systems

Carts

Open-reel tape deck

Cassette

Multitrack

Digital Audio Tape (DAT)

Minidisc records

Other Tools Used in Radio

Compact disc player

Records

Audio processing

Talk radio: from your phone to the airwaves

Other remote devices

Assorted "bells n' whistles" used in production

Microphones

Types of microphones

Microphone pickup patterns

Other microphone types

Microphone accessories

Using the microphone

Transmitters

On the Air Live

Personality

Pronunciation

Combo operation

Music rotation

Interviewing tips

Technical aspects (interviewing)

Regulation of Radio

Types of radio stations

How stations are started

Other rules and regulations concerning station operations

Other types of regulation of broadcast stations

Station policies

Exercises

Ratings

Types of ratings

Procedures

Sampling in theory

Calculating ratings and shares

What ratings tell about audiences

Exercises

The Digital Revolution in Radio

Digital audio recording

DAT

How digital works

Digital broadcasting

Review: comparing digital and analog, "pro's and con's"

10.

Non-Music Programming: News/Public Affairs/Talk Radio/Sports

Applications of news in radio

Sports

Exercises

SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE):

The following schedule is subject to change. In particular, the test dates are only estimates. Actual dates for lectures and tests will depend on how quickly the material is covered in class. However, this calendar should give you a general idea of what will be covered over the semester.

Schedule of Topics & Readings

Week 1 (Jan. 17) – Introduction (Setting and Achieving your Audio Career Goal)

LAB: Join one of the RTV Media Groups – Delta 360, Multimedia Group, News Broadcasting, Production Group, Radio-TV Station Operation, RTV Club, & Sports Broadcasting.

Assign: Ultimate Audio Project (semester long project) READ: Handout

Week 2 (Jan. 24) – Careers: Multimedia or Radio-TV Staff (Operations & Management – mandatory that you accept and work one of the Group Production staff positions)

LAB: Attend the Marsha Posner Williams presentation on Friday (January 27, 2012)

Assign: Read, fill out and return the RTV Policies and Procedures (Rules and Regulations)

READ: Handout Optional: Chapter 15 (Radio Production) – Modern Radio Production

Jan. 30 - is the last date to request refund of fees for full term class/es.

Week 3 (Jan. 31) – Working in Radio…Your Shift…Your Format…Audio/Video Air-Check

LAB: Join the Radio - TV Station or Multimedia Group Management Staff

Assign: LAB Production Project #1 – Create an Air-Check or Audio Sample (Radio or Recording)

Due: the RTV Policies and Procedures form READ: Chapter 10 (Voice-overs and Narration) – Audio in Media Optional: Chapter 16 (Modern Format) – Modern Radio Production

Feb. 3 - Last date to drop a full-term class without a “W” notation on the academic transcript.

Week 4 (Feb. 7) – Continue: The Format (Your Format) & Non-Music Programming – Rules (FCC)

LAB: On-Air – work a radio-TV shift, news broadcast, a sports broadcast, and/or other production

LAB: Attend the KWIN On-Air Talent VoxPro & Radio Personality Workshop (TBA)

Assign: Design and describe how to create the best possible commercial radio station (hypothetical)

READ: Chapter 13 (News & Sports) – Audio in Media

Week 5

(Feb. 14) – Working in Recording & Sound Design…Studio…Live Production

LAB: Participate and assist with a studio recording session and/or the engineering/recording of a live staged presentation/event (music concert, stage play, movie/TV production, sports/news, etc.)

Assign: Audio Project #2 – Sound Design: record a music score, SFX, and dialogue

Due: Audio Project #1

READ: Chapter 23 (Premixing and Recording) – Audio in Media

Week 6 (Feb. 21) – Radio & Recording: How It Works (Equipment: amplifiers, cables, computers, connectors, consoles, microphones, phone adaptors, speakers, transmitter, etc. - Tools of the Trade)

LAB: Disassemble and reassemble the mockup radio station/recording studio (Teacher/Tutor signoff)

Assign: Radio & Recording Jargon/Terms worksheet Due: Create a commercial radio station/recording studio (essay) READ: Chapter 8 (Signal Processors) – Audio in Media

Week 7 (Feb. 28) – Audio Production Techniques

LAB: Participate in the setup, recording, and breakdown of a music recording session

Assign: Audio Project #3 - Create a :60-second radio spot (with VO and sound design)

Due: Audio Project #2 READ: Chapter 3 (Loudspeakers) – Audio in Media

Mar. 1 – Last day to file an application for Spring 2012 graduation (AA & AS)

Week 8 (Mar. 6) – Audio Production Techniques (continued)

LAB: Audio Equipment and Audio Software review

Week 9 (Mar. 13) – Mid-Term Review (proper use of Audio Equipment)

LAB: Prepare for the Mid-Term Examination and hands on equipment demonstration

Due: Audio Project #3

Mar. 19 – Last date to drop a full term class with a “W” notation on the academic transcript.

Week 10 (Mar. 20) – Mid-Term Examination and demonstrate proper use of Audio Equipment

LAB: Listen to a movie. That’s right…don’t watch – LISTEN!

Assign: After listening to a movie, go online to the class Website and fill out and return the Movie Listening Evaluation form. On the form you will be given an opportunity to rate the movie based on your listening experience. Also, be prepared to evaluate the movie’s diegetic and non-diegetic sound.

Week 11 (Mar. 27) – Internet and Interactive Audio Sound Design (Multimedia)

LAB: Workshop - Create a basic Website and place media files on your Website (Your Portfolio Website)

Assign: Create a three-page media career resume Website Due: Movie Listening Evaluation form

READ: Chapter 7 (Synchronization and Transfers) – Audio in Media

Spring Recess – April 2, 2012 through April 6, 2012 (NO SCHOOL). Activity – attend the premiere of Broadcasting Sunshine

Week 12 (Apr. 10) – Digital Revolution in Radio & Recording

LAB: Workshop – Create your own Internet Radio/TV station

Assign: Via Livestream or Ustream create and maintain an Internet Radio/TV station

Due: Three-page media career resume Website

READ: Chapter 19 (Music Recording) Optional: Chapter 12 (Production) – Modern Radio

Week 13 (Apr. 17) – Ratings & Reviews (The Business of Broadcasting)

LAB: Workshop – Media Marketing, Promotion and Sales & Developing your On-Air Persona…Developing ratings success via personality

Assign: Audio (Video) Project #4 – Create a Radio-Video Air-Check (you may use outtakes from your Internet radio-TV shows) READ: Handout Optional: Chapter 15 (Advanced Radio Production) – MRP

Week 14 (Apr. 24) – Local Radio Stations - Recording Studios - On-Air Talent & Recording Talent

LAB: Guest Speaker - a professional from either Multimedia, Radio, Recording, or Sound Design (TBA)

Assign: Audio Project #5 – Create a :30-second promo for Delta College Radio-TV and/or your Internet Radio Station

READ: Chapter 2 (Acoustics and Psychoacoustics) – Audio in Media Optional: Chapter 16 - Modern Radio

Week 15 (May 1) – Present Internet Radio/TV stations

LAB: Critique Internet Radio/TV stations

Due: Audio Project #5

READ: TBA

Week 16 (May 8) – Presentation of Ultimate Audio Projects

LAB: Critique Ultimate Audio Projects

Due: Ultimate Audio Project

READ: No readings scheduled

Week 17 (May 15) – FINAL EXAMINATION REVIEW

LAB: Audio Equipment and Audio Software review session

Due: Audio Project #4

READ: No readings scheduled

Week 18 – FINAL EXAMINATION

May 22, 2012 – 10am – 11:50am

Method of Evaluation and Grading Options

Student grades will be calculated using the following criteria:

Worksheets, Quizzes, Critiques, Class Participation10 percent

Audio Production Projects20 percent

Mid-Term Examination20 percent

Lab Activity Participation 30 percent

Final Examination20 percent

Semester Total100 percent

(90 to 100 = A; 80 to 89.9 = B; 70 to 79.9 = C; 60 to 69.9 = D; under 60 = F) Late projects will be penalized 1/3 of a letter grade for each day that they are late. Thus, an "A" project turned in three days late can earn a grade no higher than a "B."

The instructor reserves the right to change the preceding information with prior notice.

Radio-TV Station Meeting Friday @ 12:30PM

Delta 360 Show Friday @ 1:00PM

RTV 012 Tuesday 10a.m. - 11a.m.

January 17 - Introduction

RTV 012 Project #1 – Ultimate Audio Project

Due: May 10, 2011

AUDITION/AIR-CHECK and/or VIDEO AIR-CHECK

DUE: March 22, 2011 (now due – April 12th)

Assignment: Create and maintain your own radio station

On-Line Radio Station Project

DUE: May 3, 2011

Three-page media career resume Website

Assign: April 5, 2011

Due: May 17, 2011

RTV 012 Assignments:

RTV 12

Assignment: Create and maintain your own radio station

Assigned: September 6, 2011

Due: November 1, 2011 (same day that your career website is due)

The following must appear within your broadcast:

An original audio (video) recording created by you

Station identification (name of station)

Self identification (self-branding)

Promotional spots (station branding)

Public Service Announcement (PSA) spots

News, Sports, Biography, Promotional Information, or General Information.

Talk, Discussion, Interviews, or Intros/Closes

Tight presentation (NO DEAD-AIR)

On-air talent is clear and appropriate in speed and pronunciation.

Smooth transitions (segues)

Optional – Commercials/Advertisements

Optional – Bumpers and Stingers

All material broadcast should be of the highest professional quality

Follow all FCC Rules and Regulations

Minimum length of broadcast is 3-minutes

NO – Maximum length

RTV 12/13 – ASSIGNMENT # 1 (RADIO)

AUDITION/AIR-CHECK and/or VIDEO AIR-CHECK

DUE: September 20, 2011

RTV 12/13 – ASSIGNMENT # 1 (RECORDING)

AUDITION/AUDIO SAMPLE and/or VIDEO AUDIO SAMPLE

DUE: September 20, 2011

RTV 012 Project #1 – Ultimate Audio Project

Assigned: August 16, 2011

Due: November 29, 2011

Goal:

Activity:

Good Luck!