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JLS742Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Fundamentals Of Broadcasting

This course introduces postgraduate students to the fundamentals of broadcasting. It explores the concept of broadcasting, the nature of radio and television, and the role of interactive media. Students will trace the emergence of Nigerian broadcast media and examine the electromagnetic spectrum. The course also covers broadcast studios, control rooms, the production process, and the functions of key personnel. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of broadcasting principles and practices in Nigeria.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
BroadcastingRadioTelevisionMediaNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Broadcasting Concepts

2

Radio

3

Television

4

Interactive Media

5

Nigerian Broadcast Media

6

Electromagnetic Spectrum

7

Modulation

8

Transmitters

9

Broadcast Signals

10

Broadcast Studio

11

Control Room

12

Production Process

13

Studio Personnel

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Broadcast Journalist

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Radio Presenter

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Television Producer

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Media Consultant

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Communication Specialist

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting

3h

Unit 1: What is Broadcasting?

3 study hours
  • •Define broadcasting and its purpose
  • •Understand encoding and decoding processes
  • •Explore the impact of the ionosphere on broadcast signals
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 1
Week
2

Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting

3h

Unit 2: The Nature of Radio

3 study hours
  • •Examine the advantages and characteristics of radio
  • •Discuss the objectives of radio broadcasting
  • •Explore effective utilization of radio
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 2
Week
3

Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting

3h

Unit 3: The Writing Process in Television

3 study hours
  • •Understand the nature of television
  • •Explore writing for television
  • •Articulate the features of a standard television script
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 3
Week
4

Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting

3h

Unit 4: The Interactive Media

3 study hours
  • •Explore the interactive nature of new media
  • •Discuss the social implications of the Internet
  • •Examine telephone communication and data transmission
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 4
Week
5

Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting

3h

Unit 5: Emergence of the Nigerian Broadcast Media

3 study hours
  • •Trace the historical evolution of Nigerian broadcasting
  • •Understand the roles of regional stations
  • •Explore the antecedents of Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON)
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 5
Week
6

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

3h

Unit 1: Federal Ministry of Communication

3 study hours
  • •Understand the role of the Federal Ministry of Communication
  • •Examine technical provisions for broadcast applications
  • •Differentiate between VHF and UHF
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 1
Week
7

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

3h

Unit 2: The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC)

3 study hours
  • •Explore the roles of the FCC as a government agency
  • •Understand the Communications Act of 1934
  • •Examine licensing and renewal processes
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 2
Week
8

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

3h

Unit 3: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

3 study hours
  • •Understand the roles and functions of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
  • •Examine the objectives and powers of the NCC
  • •Explore the process of issuing licenses
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 3
Week
9

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

3h

Unit 4: National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)

3 study hours
  • •Examine the functions of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)
  • •Understand broadcasting regulations under the NBC code
  • •Explore conditions for issuing broadcast licenses
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 4
Week
10

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

3h

Unit 5: Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL)

3 study hours
  • •Explore the objectives of NITEL
  • •Examine telephone and telex services
  • •Understand international and network transmission
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 5
Week
11

Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.

6h

Unit 1: What are Radio Waves?

3 study hours
  • •Define oscillation and radio waves
  • •Classify radio waves
  • •Explore propagation of radio waves
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 1

Unit 2: Modulation

3 study hours
  • •Understand modulation of radio waves
  • •Examine amplitude and frequency modulation
  • •Explore FM stereo and AM stereo
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 2
Week
12

Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.

6h

Unit 3: The Multistage Nature of Broadcast Signals

3 study hours
  • •Identify the multi-stage nature of broadcast signals
  • •Discuss transduction, processing, storage, distribution, and reception
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 3

Unit 4: The Transmitter

3 study hours
  • •Understand the function of a transmitter
  • •Examine types and uses of transmitters
  • •Explore brands of transmitters
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 4
Week
13

Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.

3h

Unit 5: Transmission of Signals through a Transmitter

3 study hours
  • •Understand the transmission of radio and television signals
  • •Examine the three-stage function of the transmitter
  • •Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 5

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create diagrams illustrating the signal flow from studio to transmitter (Modules 3-4)

2

Review the functions of various broadcast agencies (Module 2)

3

Practice writing sample scripts for different TV program formats (Unit 3, Module 1)

4

Study the characteristics and uses of different microphone types (Unit 3, Module 5)

5

Understand the key legal and regulatory frameworks governing broadcasting in Nigeria (Module 2)

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