Audio-Radio Production, B.A./B.S.

Curriculum 0260/0261

The Audio-Radio Production major provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a variety of audio fields including radio, TV/Film sound, live sound, and field recording. For more information contact the Communication Studies Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 52 Credits

Core Requirements: (25 cr.)

Introductory Courses

Survey and History

CMM 288 - Fundamentals of Electronic Media (3 cr.)

Professional Preparation

Advanced Writing

CMM 335 - Writing for Radio and Television (3 cr.) (AWR)

Senior Seminar

CMM 491 - Senior Seminar (1 cr.)

Electives: (27 cr.)

Application and Development

Select twelve credits from the following:

CMM 408 - Audio Field Recording Practicum (2 cr.) or
CMM 409 - Radio Management Practicum (2 cr.)
Must take CMM 408 or CMM 409; will only apply twice to fulfill major.
CMM 233 - Television Station Operations (3 cr.) - students will be assigned to audio positions
CMM 415 - Digital Film Production (4 cr.)
CMM 446 - Sound Production for Film & Video (4 cr.)
MUS 205 - Introduction to Music Technology (3 cr.)
MUS 305 - Advanced Music Technology (3 cr.)
THE 103 - Stage Lighting and Sound (3 cr.)

Communication Contexts

Select two courses from the following:

Culture and Communication

Select two courses from the following:

Theoretical Foundations

Select one course from the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following courses: CMM 101 , CMM 118 , CMM 288 , and CMM 335 .