COM 150: Introduction to Radio Production

This performance-based course introduces students to the world of radio production. Instruction in the basic fundamentals of radio allows students to experience the hands-on processes involved, including equipment operation and editing software, mixing and editing techniques and the production process. With this knowledge, students create a variety of live and edited projects including promos and a weekly show on WCC's own radio station, Orchard Radio. A brief overview of the history of radio and an understanding of the terminology complete this course.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered at nighttime   offered in the daytime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered at nighttime   offered in the daytime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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