Diploma in Broadcasting - Radio and Media Production
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 11,770 **
Application deadline
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** total fee for Canadian students. $34,036.28 for international students
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Introduction
Radio isn’t what it used to be. Of course, turning the radio dial will never go out of style, but with the emergence of online streaming and podcasts, a career in the radio business has never been more dynamic. If you’re looking to turn your creative and communication skills into an exciting career, the Broadcasting – Radio and Media Production program will help you tune into your full potential.
Your Learning Experience
During this two-year diploma program, our radio courses will train you for a variety of careers not just in radio broadcasting, but also in emerging broadcast media. We are proud to have been awarded the 2019 President’s Distinguished Achievement Program award.
The Broadcasting - Radio and Media Production program is a highly concentrated hands-on approach to training students for careers in radio broadcasting and emerging broadcast media. Areas of study include On-Air Performance, Creative Writing, Audio and Commercial Production, Sales/Marketing/Promotions, Music and Programming, and Web and Social Media content development. Students learn in a live on-air environment while performing on-air and various job functions identical to those in the broadcast industry.
Students operate three broadcast properties, which are equipped with the latest in broadcast technology. In collaboration with Journalism - Broadcast students, you'll program and operate three radio stations:
- The xFalcon
- CFRL Radio
- Stellar Radio
- CIXXFM 106.9 The X - Canada's first fully licensed teaching radio station equipped with the latest digital communications and production technology.
- View all Fanshawe radio stations and podcasts.
Students should be prepared to learn during additional hours in studios and to travel for field placements, as well students will be assigned to work on the Radio Fanshawe Inc. broadcast properties during holidays and weekends on a rotational basis.
For students interested in studying further, Western University and Fanshawe College have developed an articulation agreement, which gives you the opportunity to obtain an honors degree in Bachelor of Arts with a major in Media, Information, and Technoculture (MIT), as well as a diploma in Broadcasting - Radio and Media Production. Students may start at Fanshawe, transfer into the third year of the MIT program, and complete both credentials in only four years.
Though our main focus is job readiness in the radio industry, many of the skills learned are transferable to other industries.
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Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Create radio productions and audio content, in-studio and on location, using relevant broadcasting equipment and related industry technologies.
- Deliver, support, and promote radio broadcast content via multiple platforms using a variety of media.
- Participate in the planning and preparation of programming content for a variety of radio formats.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of radio broadcasts using appropriate relevant resources, tools, and equipment that meet current industry standards.
- Assist in promoting the station's brand and generating revenues through a variety of marketing and advertising sales activities.
- Plan and prepare interviews, scripts, and reporting content for use in radio broadcasts.
- Use business skills and accepted industry practices in the completion of tasks and projects.
- Keep current with the needs of the broadcast industry using strategies that enhance work performance and guide professional development.
- Perform all work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
- Present live programming on air to relay various types of information and stories in different formats.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
General Education - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- WRIT-1037 Reason and Writing 1-Contemporary Media
- MKTG-1052 Media, Sales, Marketing, and Promotion 1
- RADO-1002 Radio Announcing 1/Show Prep
- RADO-1003 Radio Broadcasting-Intro/History
- RADO-1004 Commercial/Feature Writing/Talk 1
- RADO-1005 Radio Production 1
- INDS-1035 New Media Culture
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- COMM-3075 Communications for Media
- RADO-1037 Radio Technology and Equipment
- RADO-1008 Radio Announcing/Voice Development 2
- RADO-1009 Commercial/Feature Writing/Talk 2
- MKTG-3031 Media, Sales, Marketing, Promotion 2
- RADO-1010 Radio Production 2
- RADO-1038 Broadcast Operations-Career Development
- INDS-1004 History of Rock and Roll
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- RADO-3003 Radio Announcing 3
- RADO-1035 Radio Programming/On-Air 1
- RADO-3031 Radio Production 3
- DIGL-1028 Digital Media Design
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- RADO-3008 Radio Announcing 4
- RADO-4002 Radio Programming/On-Air 2
- RADO-1034 Radio Management
Additional Requirement
Take 4 of the following courses -
- Normally taken in Levels 3 (2 courses) and 4 (2 courses)
RADO-3017 RADO-3018 RADO-3019 RADO-3020 RADO-3021
RADO-3022 RADO-3023 RADO-3024 RADO-3025 RADO-3026
RADO-3027 RADO-3028 RADO-3029 RADO-3030 - RADO-3017 Station Ops 1-Talk
- RADO-3018 Station Ops 1-Announcing
- RADO-3019 Station Ops 1-Production
- RADO-3020 Station Ops 1-Promotion
- RADO-3021 Station Ops 1-Programming
- RADO-3022 Station Ops 1-Writing
- RADO-3023 Station Ops 1-Sales
- RADO-3024 Station Ops 2-Talk
- RADO-3025 Station Ops 2-Announcing
- RADO-3026 Station Ops 2-Production
- RADO-3027 Station Ops 2-Promotion
- RADO-3028 Station Ops 2-Programming
- RADO-3029 Station Ops 2-Writing
- RADO-3030 Station Ops 2-Sales
General Education - Electives
- Take 3 General Education credits - Normally taken in Level 1
Program Residency
Students must complete a minimum of 32 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the program residency requirement and graduate from this program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Broadcasting – Radio and Media Production program enter private- and public broadcasting as on-air personalities, voice-over artists, radio programmers, creative writers, producers, commercial sales and marketing representatives, and promotions personnel with opportunities across Canada and the world. Radio is the prime employer; however, TV, film, web, and other media require personnel with the talents and skills possessed by Broadcasting - Radio graduates.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Broadcasting – Radio program:
Assistant Producer, Science Radio Show, and Podcast
Join the team behind a “new and notable” space-themed podcast and radio show focusing on all aspects of astronomy and space exploration.
DJ/Emcee
Use your creativity and “on-air” skills to create spectacular events that entertain, push the boundaries, and capture the imagination of your clients.
Summer Road Crew Member
Channel your fun and energetic personality to engage listeners, clients, and the general public and interact on social media to promote the radio station.
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