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Fundamentals of Radio: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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History and Trends

  • 1.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly1.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately1.1.2

  • 1.2

    Explain the history of the radio

    1. 1.

      Discuss and identify important aspects of the radio industry1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Identify current trends in radio

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast past, current, and future trends with the development of technology1.3.1

Legal Issues in Radio

  • 2.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly2.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately2.1.2

  • 2.2

    Define FCC rules and regulations

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate working of FCC rules and regulations2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the requirements of the legal station identification2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Conduct legal station identification2.2.3

  • 2.3

    Discuss the purpose and procedures for Emergency Alert System

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate EAS procedures2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Discuss broadcast ethics in radio (FCC, National Association of Broadcasters, and Arkansas Broadcasters Association)

    1. 1.

      Classify and analyze what constitute plagiarism2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Classify and analyze the levels of copyright infringement2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Classify and analyze the levels of licensing (BMI, SESAC, ASCAP)2.4.3

    4. 4.

      Explain the Freedom of Information Act2.4.4

Audio Production

  • 3.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly3.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately3.1.2

  • 3.2

    Identify different types of microphones

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the proper use of microphones3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the pick-up patterns of microphones3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Classify different types of microphones3.2.3

  • 3.3

    Identify audio connectors

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate proper audio connector3.3.1

  • 3.4

    Explain the features of an audio-mixer console

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate proper sound levels for the microphone and audio-mixer console3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Use an audio-mixer console3.4.2

    3. 3.

      Produce an audio recording3.4.3

  • 3.5

    Identify the components of a multi-track digital editing station

    1. 1.

      Explain the operational features and uses of a multi-track digital editing system3.5.1

    2. 2.

      Compose a music and effects bed3.5.2

    3. 3.

      Integrate music and effects into an audio recording3.5.3

    4. 4.

      Explain and demonstrate the operational features and uses of podcasting3.5.4

  • 3.6

    Discuss the safety, care, and maintenance of audio equipment

    1. 1.

      Follow proper safety procedures for audio equipment3.6.1

    2. 2.

      Follow proper safety procedures for evacuation3.6.2

    3. 3.

      Follow proper safety guidelines and procedures for injuries3.6.3

    4. 4.

      Follow proper housekeeping procedures for classroom and lab areas3.6.4

    5. 5.

      Perform maintenance check on equipment3.6.5

Radio Writing

  • 4.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly4.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately4.1.2

  • 4.2

    Summarize the process for establishing goals for commercials/PSA/Underwriting

    1. 1.

      Establish goals for commercials/PSA/Underwriting4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Discuss product appeal in relation to writing a commercial/PSA/Underwriting

    1. 1.

      Create a commercial/PSA/Underwriting using product appeal4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Identify writing styles used for commercials/PSA/Underwriting/Promo/Liner

    1. 1.

      Create commercials/PSA/Underwriting utilizing various styles4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Explain the methods used to integrate music and effects into a commercial/PSA/Underwriting/Promo/Liner

    1. 1.

      Compose a commercial/PSA/Underwriting with music and effects4.5.1

News Writing

  • 5.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly5.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately5.1.2

  • 5.2

    Identify roles of a news reporter

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the different roles of a news reporter5.2.1

  • 5.3

    Discuss common news gathering techniques

    1. 1.

      Apply news gathering techniques5.3.1

  • 5.4

    Discuss objectivity in news writing and reporting

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate fairness, factuality, and non-partisanship in news writing and reporting5.4.1

  • 5.5

    Explain the basic format of news writing

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the ability to use inverted pyramid style5.5.1

    2. 2.

      Use descriptive terminology5.5.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the ability to write a lead5.5.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the ability to use 5-Ws and H format5.5.4

    5. 5.

      Discuss how to classify news stories5.5.5

    6. 6.

      Classify and analyze news stories and rank them by importance5.5.6

Announcing

  • 6.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly6.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately6.1.2

  • 6.2

    Discuss proper voice and diction skills

    1. 1.

      Utilize voice and diction skills in various practicum's6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Apply voice tracking techniques6.2.2

  • 6.3

    Discuss skill needs of an on-air announcer

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate skills needed as an on-air announcer6.3.1

Management

  • 7.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly7.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately7.1.2

  • 7.2

    Discuss radio management skills

    1. 1.

      Design a management job description7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Perform management duties7.2.2

Workplace Skills Development

  • 8.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly8.1.1

    2. 2.

      Apply radio terms appropriately8.1.2

  • 8.2

    Identify interpersonal skills essential to workplace success

    1. 1.

      Discuss how timeliness and attendance relate to workplace success8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate timeliness and regular attendance8.2.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss how appropriate dress and personal cleanliness relate to workplace success8.2.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate appropriate dress and cleanliness8.2.4

    5. 5.

      Discuss how maintaining workplace cleanliness is important to workplace success8.2.5

    6. 6.

      Demonstrate workplace cleanliness8.2.6

    7. 7.

      Discuss appropriate work ethics8.2.7

    8. 8.

      Demonstrate appropriate work ethics8.2.8

    9. 9.

      Discuss communication, leadership, and teamwork skills essential to workplace success8.2.9

    10. 10.

      Demonstrate effective basic oral communication8.2.10

    11. 11.

      Demonstrate effective basic written communication8.2.11

    12. 12.

      Demonstrate the ability to make basic decisions regarding production responsibility8.2.12

    13. 13.

      Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a part of a team8.2.13

  • 8.3

    Identify basic resources commonly used in the radio industry

    1. 1.

      Use brainstorming techniques to identify resources used in the production and delivery of a particular product8.3.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss how individual resources affect the production and delivery of a particular product8.3.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss how timeliness of resource acquisition affects the production and delivery of a particular product8.3.3

  • 8.4

    Explore career opportunities in the radio industry

    1. 1.

      Use brainstorming techniques to identify careers associated with the radio industry8.4.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) needed to be successful in at least three careers in the radio industry8.4.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss the expected growth and potential income of at least three careers in the radio industry8.4.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss the process of establishing short and long-term career goals8.4.4

    5. 5.

      Discuss a career path related to the radio industry8.4.5

  • 8.5

    Identify workplace technology

    1. 1.

      Discuss the effect of advancing technology on the radio industry8.5.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2008
Where can I read the official document?
Fundamentals of Radio

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