Weekly Schedule
KETV Fall 2005 Schedule
Wed, Janurary 04, 2006
  • MON Talk Of The Town
  • TUE Talk Of The Town
  • WED News Center 3
  • THU News Center 3
  • FRI News Center 3
  • SAT No Programming
  • SUN No Programming
Area Stations

RTV-109, 209, 309, 409  Practicum:  Supervised practice and instruction in audio/video and broadcast procedures both on-air and off.   Students work in production, news, announcing, writing, and other radio and television type assignments on radio KKOM, KETR-FM, and KETV Cable Channel 3.  Required of all majors and minors for each semester of study of RTV.

RTV-115  Introduction to Broadcasting:  A survey course to provide an understanding of the origin, operation, organization and history of broadcasting in the United States.

RTV-151  Broadcast Technology:  A study of the theory, operation, and first echelon maintenance procedures for the basic audio and video systems.  Unites include basic audio, basic video, and theory and rules.

RTV-215  Radio-TV Announcing:  A study of the principles of radio-TV speaking, including the preparation of commercials, news, and program continuity.  An introduction to theory and practices in the broadcasting industry from the studio and production point of view.

RTV-220  Radio-TV News Practices:  A study of broadcast news practices.  The basic rules of broadcast news writing will be reviewed and stories will be will be written and delivered for both radio and television.   Studio and newsroom procedures will be examined.

RTV-319  Television Broadcasting Procedures:  Lectures and laboratory experiences in control room and studio procedures for television broadcasting.  Experiences provided include operation of cameras, control panels, lights, and audio in directing and producing nondramatic programs such as news, commercials, and interviews.  Attention is given to the television performance as well as to production techniques.

RTV-320  Radio and Television Writing:  A study of techniques, style, and format of script preparation for the radio and television media.  Scripts include commercial, news documentary, and dramatic programs.

RTV-321  Radio Production:  Lectures and laboratory experience in audio production equipment, methods, and techniques.   Emphasis is placed on radio programming and production.  Attention is given to radio formats, new technology, production skills and program management.

RTV-322  Television Production:  Lectures and laboratory experience in the production and direction of television programs.   All types of television productions will be analyzed from the basis of cost, personnel, and facilities available, with the student directing several types during the semester.  Prerequisite: RTV-319.

RTV-326  Radio-Television Commercial Practices:  An examination of the total sales function of commercial radio and television stations.   Rate cards, audience ratings, and basic commercial practices will be examined and used.

RTV-430  Mini Cam Operations:  A study of portable camera and recording equipment and the techniques employed in electronic news gathering (ENG) and other video field work.  Emphasis is placed on shooting and video editing.  Each student will complete a short video project.

RTV-450  Advanced Television Production:*  Supervised laboratory experience in producing and directing more complex television programs.   Emphasis is placed on mastering the total production sequence from conception through research, writing, planning, taping, and marketing the final project.   Prerequisite: RTV-322.

RTV-451  Broadcasting Seminar:*  A course designed to acquaint the student with current problems, issues, and practices in the area of commercial broadcasting.

RTV-453  Broadcast Station Operation:*  A study of the areas of market analysis, station policy, and laws relating to the specific needs of commercial broadcasting stations.  The managerial aspects of station operation will be stressed.

RTV-489  Independent Study:  Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member.  May be repeated when the topic varies.   Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

RTV-497  Special Topics:  Organized class.  May be repeated when topics vary.

* denotes those classes which are not offered every year.  Please check the class schedule for availability.

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