The Radio/Audio Production major offers a comprehensive education in radio and audio media via online streaming, web-based, as well as traditional platforms. Social media, advanced production software, and radio automation systems are integrated into the curriculum to prepare students to engage in the most current technology across digital platforms. The curriculum emphasizes core skills and knowledge for on-air talent, writing, producing, production, and creative content programming. Students create a body of work that can be used when seeking internships and employment. This work may include voice over, podcasting, radio theater, audio documentary, and storytelling.
All Radio majors complete at least one semester working at the award-winning WCRX 88.1 FM and wcrxfm.com as on-air show hosts, producers, music curators, sportscasters, newscasters, production directors and social media/web content producers. They can propose a new programming to further develop their unique voice and talent.
Learning outcomes:
- Apply industry best-practices;
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in studio production;
- Develop a unique audio presence;
- Create and produce original portfolio ready audio content.
