Radio Lab 1-2/Mass Media

Classification: Career Education (832-833)

Prerequisite: None

Open to: 10, 11, and 12

Credit: 2 RW Note this class meets the state technology requirement, Academic Honors Elective.

Radio Lab 1-2 serves as the prerequisite course for the WHJE Radio Broadcasting Program. This class is designed to offer students an introduction to radio broadcasting, and to improve their basic communication skills. These skills are essential in any future career path.

During the first grading period, students will function within a traditional classroom environment, learning about topics such as the history of broadcasting, present state of radio broadcasting, FCC rules and regulations, first amendment rights, broadcast writing, vocal development, audio studio equipment and digital audio/on-air production. During the rest of the school year, students will function within a lab environment and rotate through a variety of stations including on-air performance, production, news writing, vocal development, career skill development and listening activities.