Broadcast Connection Course Outline
The first step towards your new career. The course is packed full of useful information and easy-to-follow instructions to lead you step-by-step through the training that will qualify you for a position in broadcasting. Assignments include in-studio lab time training in a radio station in your local area!
| Section 1: Voice
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| Resonance and voice inflection Speech improvement Speech vocabulary Diaphragmatic breathing Breath conservation and control exercises Qualities of a good speaking voice The importance of vowel resonance Diction and articulation exercises |
The slate Diction and pronunciation exercises Agility drills Stress and phrasing exercise Inflection exercise The announcer Front, middle and back vowels Voice exercises Vocal exercises Voice and speech training |
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2: Commercial Announcing and Copywriting |
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| Commercial type Commercial announcing The importance of selling when announcing comercials Know what your selling Understanding your copy Script breakdown Know the characters Know the audience Interpretation of the script Commercial delivery for announcers Radio commercial production Timing commercials |
Commercial style guide Commercial copywriting Effective selling types Basic commercial structure The scriptware Copywriter guide Exact timing Writing assignment Commercials with jingles Production DAT and other digital audio software Copywriter techniques |
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3: Voice Overs |
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Commercial practice section, over 100 commercialsCopy outline Union or non-union guilds SAG |
Delivery styles Looping and mixing Sound effects library Digital editing The final voice over mix |
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4: Disc Jockey / Talk Show Host |
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| The DJ The straight announcer The formula jock The musicologist The comic The man on the street The "True DJ" Successful personality trait Learn to be you Originality Your radio personality Developing your on-air-skill Producer Producing your show Selecting your music Ad-libbing (T) Talk radio format Developing topics for use on-the-air Interview format Original concept ideals |
Show timing Program formats (A/C) Adult Contemporary (CHR) Contemporary Hit Radio (AOR) Album Oriented Rock (C) Country Radio (UC) Urban Contemporary (E) Ethnic Radio (R) Religious Radio (MOR) Middle Of The Road Staying within the format Format clocks The station log Disc jockey show Interviewing Station ID's Music surveys The record companies Celebrity interviewing Keeping the interview going Final DJ / talk show |
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5: News Broadcasting and Writing |
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| News policy and procedures Announcing the news Responsibility News sources The wire services UPI and AP Investigative reporting News conferences Business Political news Polling Program notice Code of ethics Equal opportunity Freedom of information Controversial matters Wire services and their audio networks Interviews Correspondent reporters Riot coverage Terrorism |
Religions Obscene or profane language Lotteries Preparing the news Reporting from the scene Payola Privacy Interception Eavesdropping Copyright Radio hot lines Radio stringers Newscast Newscast with commercials Broadcast journalism News writing techniques Stock market reports Farm reports Special headline news Several practice newscasts News actuality On the spot news reporting |
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6: Sports Broadcasting & Writing |
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| Study hints for sportscasters Sports announcing Employment opportunities for the sports announcer and writer Sports reporting for the all sports and news station Sports reporting for the music station Sports reporting for the small market station Sports reporting for the major market networks Sports announcing for the professional team Play-by-play announcing Color announcing |
Sports interviewing Wire service for sports announcing Major sports coverage The sports reporter Tips for the sportscaster Sportscasts Sportscast timing Calling the game The sports snalyst Practice sportscasts One-on-one sports Announcing Sports writing Sports delivery styles |
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7: Public Service Announcements |
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| PSA's Public speaking The community Public interviewing Public appearances |
The political side Public reporting Charity Nation public issues Local community issues |
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8: Weather Reporting |
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| Weather forecast Meteorologist Weather terms Weather hot lines |
UPI weather service Emergency broadcast service Weather forecast celivery |
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9: The Technical Side |
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| Audio production Reel-to-reel analog machines Digital recording techniques Digital audio DAT Audio consoles Control studio equipment VU meters Patch panels |
Transducers and compressors CD functions Pressing the CD Music library Editing and splicing on tape Digital audio workstations Pro-Tools, CakeWalk, SAW programs Digital Editing |
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10: The Business Of Radio |
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| Structure within the radio station Station management The program director Sales department Selling time The account executive Ratings Station surveys Music research The radio code |
Understanding and using radio audience estimates Arbitron radio market report Advertising agencies Co-op sales Promotions Recording Ratings Geographical areas Small and major market research |
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11: Broadcasting Glossary |
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| Terms used In radio and TV |
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12: Final Audition Tape Formats |
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| Audition tape formats Mixing Covering all radio and TV formats |
Final Digital Editing DAT Copies |
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13: Career Development |
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| Getting that first job in broadcasting FCC license Broadcasting positions and duties at the radio stations Approach in seeking an "on-air" broadcasting position Goal setting Preparing your audition tapes The personal interview |
Preparing a resume The cover letter Obtaining your diploma Getting a letter of recommendation (on the station's letterhead) from your local mentor Preparing your package (to send to stations) Keeping your job Growth in broadcasting |
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Read Entertainment Connection Success
Stories! Radio Connection
Mentor Sam Greenfield explains why learning at a real radio station is
infinitely better than in a classroom.
MENTOR TESTIMONIALS
The
National Private School Accreditation Alliance recognizes our
school, Film
Connection as a fully accredited private college. Upon
your request
a Film Connection Admissions Counselor will be happy to fax or email you proof of
our
certification which validates this prestigious award.
Radio Connection
Offers Complete Financial Aid
Package from
Sallie Mae
the nation's leading provider of
student loans.
Sallie Mae
the nation's leading provider of
student loans.
Not only will Sallie Mae cover the entire tuition cost ($7450), but they'll also loan up to 60% additional ($4470) for living expenses and/or equipment purchases if you choose.
So, if you are 18 years of age or older, have a good credit report and track record, you can qualify for a ZERO DOWN, low interest (starting at Prime Rate + 0%) loan and take up to 15 years to pay it back. Please call one of our Sallie Mae Financial Aid Advisors at 800.755.7597 to see if you qualify.
For those who don’t qualify for Sallie Mae financing, do not despair. Again, because we are fully accredited, Entertainment Connection can offer in-house, Internal Financing. Pretty much, this means that unless you haven’t been paying your bills, we can get you a financing program that will fit your budget. Need a low down payment? We can do that. Need to stretch your payments over several years? We can do that. Don’t want to fill out a lot of loan application forms? Relax, we can even do that for you. There’s no cost for any of this. So pick up the phone and call us, toll free at:
1-800-755-7597
We know times are tough right now. Because the Entertainment Connection is fully accredited, we are able to offer many different financial aid packages. So we’re pretty sure we can find a plan that will fit your budget. Just give us a call and let us do the paper work for you, so you can get your career in the recording industry going. Our toll free number is:
1-800-755-7597
1-800-755-7597
Don't let the fact you have no money right now stop you from getting the education, training and connections you need to get a career going in the Film business.