Fundamentals Of Broadcasting
- Social Sciences
- 700 level
- 3 credit units
- 148 pages
- 25 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of JLS742, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
JLS742 · UNIT 1 WHAT IS BROADCASTING?
Opinion Function: Here, the broadcast media provide an avenue for the different shades of opinion to be aired in society. Broadcast media enable us to know what different segments of the society are thinking.
What you should be able to do
- Define broadcasting and its key concepts
- Understand the nature of radio and television
- Trace the emergence of Nigerian broadcast media
- Explain the concept of modulation and radio waves
- Identify the functions of key production personnel
- Understand the production process in broadcasting
What it prepares you for
- Broadcast Journalist
- Radio Presenter
- Television Producer
- Media Consultant
- Communication Specialist
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television Broadcasting
- Digital Media
- Telecommunications
- Journalism
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Unit 1: What are Radio Waves?
Understanding the mathematical relationships between frequency, wavelength, and signal propagation requires a strong foundation in physics and mathematics.
- Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Unit 2: Modulation
The technical details of AM and FM modulation, including sidebands, carrier frequencies, and bandwidth, demand a solid grasp of signal processing concepts.
- Module 5: The Production Process in Broadcasting.
Unit 3: Microphones and how they work
Requires understanding of the technical specifications and practical application of different microphone types in various recording environments.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting
Unit 1: What is Broadcasting? · 3 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 2Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting
Unit 2: The Nature of Radio · 3 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 3Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting
Unit 3: The Writing Process in Television · 3 hours
Understand the nature of television. Explore writing for television. Articulate the features of a standard television script. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 3.
- Week 4Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting
Unit 4: The Interactive Media · 3 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 5Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting
Unit 5: Emergence of the Nigerian Broadcast Media · 3 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 6Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media
Unit 1: Federal Ministry of Communication · 3 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 7Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media
Unit 2: The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) · 3 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 8Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media
Unit 3: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) · 3 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 9Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media
Unit 4: National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) · 3 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 10Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media
Unit 5: Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) · 3 hours
Explore the objectives of NITEL. Examine telephone and telex services. Understand international and network transmission. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 5.
- Week 11Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Unit 1: What are Radio Waves? · 3 hours
Define oscillation and radio waves. Classify radio waves. Explore propagation of radio waves. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 1.
Unit 2: Modulation · 3 hours
Understand modulation of radio waves. Examine amplitude and frequency modulation. Explore FM stereo and AM stereo. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 2.
- Week 12Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Unit 3: The Multistage Nature of Broadcast Signals · 3 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 hours
Understand the function of a transmitter. Examine types and uses of transmitters. Explore brands of transmitters. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 4.
- Week 13Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
Unit 5: Transmission of Signals through a Transmitter · 3 hours
Understand the transmission of radio and television signals. Examine the three-stage function of the transmitter. Complete Tutor Marked Assignment 5.
Preparing for the exam
- Create diagrams illustrating the signal flow from studio to transmitter (Modules 3-4)
- Review the functions of various broadcast agencies (Module 2)
- Practice writing sample scripts for different TV program formats (Unit 3, Module 1)
- Study the characteristics and uses of different microphone types (Unit 3, Module 5)
- Understand the key legal and regulatory frameworks governing broadcasting in Nigeria (Module 2)
Questions students ask about this course
What is JLS742 about?
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.
How many units does JLS742 have?
JLS742, Fundamentals Of Broadcasting, has 25 units across 5 modules, over 148 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is JLS742?
JLS742 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Social Sciences.
Is JLS742 hard?
JLS742 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does JLS742 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 25 units.
How is JLS742 assessed?
JLS742 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with JLS742?
Broadcast Journalist, Radio Presenter, Television Producer, Media Consultant and Communication Specialist.