Broadcasting - Radio

Program Description

This program offers pre-professional training in radio production and presentation skills necessary for careers as a radio announcer, radio station disc jockey, music programmer, radio script writer, radio broadcaster. The aim of the program is to give students a high degree of competency that will enable them to begin careers within the broadcast industry. In this course of studies, students are provided fundamental skills in on-air presentation, script writing, and audio production necessary to create and produce effective radio programming. This program is recommended for students interested in radio broadcasting in the context of radio stations.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Desirable:

• Grade 12 Mathematics
• Basic computer skills including, Windows or Macintosh operating system, word processing (preferably Microsoft Word), spreadsheet software (Excel)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, applicant selection may be a two-step process. In Step 1, academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre-requisite subjects and/or scores in English and Reading Achievement Tests) may be used to select applicants who are eligible for Step 2. The second step will require attendance at an orientation session and the completion of program-related assignments. Applicants who are unsuccessful in Step 1 will be notified by mail, and will not be included in Step 2 of the selection process.

Your Career

Graduates will find a wide range of employment in radio stations. Some specific careers include radio show host, producer, scriptwriter, sales and promotion. Our graduates also find employment in audio production houses, training departments of companies, corporations, school boards, fire and police departments and government.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities:

Toronto

Canada

International

Joint Program - Seneca College and York University

Program Code: RTYR

Seneca College and York University offer a joint program which allows students to earn a Seneca diploma in Broadcasting - Radio and a York University Bachelor of Arts Degree. This program is for students who have completed two years of a B.A. program, or three years of an honours B.A. program at York University. Information on the joint program may be obtained from the Advising Centre, Faculty of Arts, York University, or from the Admissions Office, Seneca College.

Affiliations and Associations

• Broadcast Education Association, Canada (BEAC)
• Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB)
• Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB)
• Industrial Television Association (ITVA Canada)
• Radio Marketing Bureau
• Corporate Television Association
• Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA)
• Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE)

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is the pre-requisite.

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Field Placement

As a requirement for graduation, students must complete one hundred hours of field placement in a professional broadcast setting.

Curriculum

Curriculum currently under review.

* Full credit subject offered weeks 1-7 only.
** Full credit subject offered weeks 8-14 only.

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