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MAC242Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Foundations of Broadcasting

This course introduces postgraduate students in Journalism to the foundations of broadcasting. It explores the concept of broadcasting, the agencies involved, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Students will learn about radio and television, broadcast equipment, and the personnel involved in broadcast transmissions. The course also covers modulation, broadcast signals, radio waves, and the functions of transmitters and studios. Students will gain an understanding of the production process and the roles of key personnel.

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150h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

BroadcastingRadioTelevisionElectromagnetic SpectrumProduction Process

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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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 Broadcasting

3

Television Broadcasting

4

New Media

5

Broadcast Media Agencies

6

Electromagnetic Spectrum

7

Broadcast Studio

8

Control Room Operations

9

Production Process

10

Microphones

11

Television Cameras

12

Studio Personnel

Total Topics12 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

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Broadcast Journalist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Radio Presenter

Apply your skills in this growing field

Television Producer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Media Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Communications Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Radio StationsTelevision NetworksDigital Media CompaniesGovernment Broadcasting AgenciesTelecommunications Companies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting

4h

Unit 1: What is Broadcasting?

2 study hours

•Define broadcasting and its purpose.
•Understand encoding and decoding of information.
•Explore the impact of the ionosphere on broadcast signals.

Unit 2: The Nature of Radio

2 study hours

•Examine the advantages and characteristics of radio.
•Discuss the objectives and effective utilization of radio broadcasting.
•Analyze the role of radio in mass mobilization and education.

Week

2

Module 1: The Concept of Broadcasting

4h

Unit 3: The Writing Process in Television

2 study hours

•Understand the nature of television and its impact.
•Learn the process of writing for television.
•Identify the features of a standard television script.

Unit 4: The Interactive Media

2 study hours

•Explore the interactive nature of new media.
•Discuss the social implications of the Internet.
•Differentiate between analog and digital transmission.

Week

3

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 various broadcasting organizations.
•Analyze the objectives of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

Week

4

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

4h

Unit 1: Federal Ministry of Communication

2 study hours

•Understand the role of the Federal Ministry of Communication.
•Examine technical provisions before broadcast application.
•Differentiate between VHF and UHF.

Unit 2: The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC)

2 study hours

•Examine the roles and functions of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
•Understand the Communications Act of 1934.
•Discuss licensing, renewal, revocation, and transfer of licenses.

Week

5

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

3h

Unit 3: The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

3 study hours

•Understand the role and functions of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
•Examine the objectives and achievements of the NCC.
•Discuss the powers of the NCC and the process of issuing licenses.

Week

6

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

3h

Unit 4: National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)

3 study hours

•Understand the functions of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
•Examine broadcasting standards and the NBC code.
•Discuss conditions for issuing broadcast licenses and monitoring activities.

Week

7

Module 2: Agencies Concerned with the Broadcast Media

3h

Unit 5: Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL)

3 study hours

•Examine the objectives and services of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL).
•Understand NITEL's involvement in international and network transmission.
•Discuss telephone, telex, telegraph, and other services provided by NITEL.

Week

8

Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

4h

Unit 1: What are Radio Waves?

2 study hours

•Define oscillation and its role in generating radio waves.
•Classify radio waves into different frequency bands.
•Understand the propagation of radio waves, including ground waves and sky waves.

Unit 2: What is Modulation?

2 study hours

•Understand the concept of modulation and its importance.
•Differentiate between Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM).
•Explore FM stereo, quadraphonic FM, and AM stereo.

Week

9

Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

3h

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.
•Understand the equipment used in signal processing.

Week

10

Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

3h

Unit 4: The Transmitter

3 study hours

•Define a transmitter and its function.
•Identify different types of transmitters and their uses.
•Explore the brands of transmitters and their characteristics.

Week

11

Module 3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

3h

Unit 5: Transmission of Signals through a Transmitter

3 study hours

•Understand the means of distributing signals.
•Examine the transmission of radio and television signals.
•Discuss the three-stage function of the transmitter.

Week

12

Module 4: The Broadcast Studio and Control Room

6h

Unit 1: The Radio Studio

3 study hours

•Understand the nature and characteristics of a radio studio.
•Explore the studio suite and its components.
•Discuss the importance of the studio floor and the studio complex.

Unit 2: Radio Control Room

3 study hours

•Explore the audio control booth and audio production room.
•Understand the functions of the audio console.
•Discuss the mixer and patchbay and their roles.

Week

13

Module 4: The Broadcast Studio and Control Room

6h

Unit 3: The Television Studio

2 study hours

•Understand the physical layout of a television studio.
•Explore the intercommunication system and studio monitors.
•Discuss scenery, properties, makeup, and dressing rooms.

Unit 4: Television Control Room

2 study hours

•Understand the coordination function of the television control room.
•Examine programme control, image control, audio control, and lighting control.
•Discuss the equipment used in the television control room.

Unit 5: Master Control in Television

2 study hours

•Define master control and its role in television.
•Examine specific activities of master control, including programme input, storage, and retrieval.
•Understand the programme log and its importance.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed notes summarizing key concepts from each unit.

2

Practice identifying different types of microphones and their applications.

3

Develop diagrams illustrating the signal flow in a broadcast studio.

4

Review the roles and responsibilities of key studio personnel.

5

Prepare case studies analyzing real-world broadcasting scenarios.

6

Focus on understanding the functions and regulations of broadcasting agencies like NBC and NCC.

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