Principles of Broadcasting 2

Enrollment Message

Students need access to a webcam or video recording device.

Course Description

Available for August 2025 Enrollment

Do you love talking, telling stories, or performing? Have you ever dreamed of being on the radio or delivering the news? In this fun and interactive course, you’ll learn the amazing skills needed to be a great broadcaster! You’ll practice using your voice in different ways—changing your tone, speed, and volume to make your words sound exciting and clear. Learn how to enunciate (say words properly) and use voice inflection (making your voice go up or down) to make news stories or scripts sound natural and interesting. You’ll get hands-on experience writing and performing news scripts, commercials, and Public Service Announcements (PSAs), and even learn how to ad-lib (speak without a script) like real radio hosts do! Have you ever wondered how radio stations work? You’ll explore the control board and other cool equipment used in broadcasting while also learning how to set up and handle equipment safely. Find out what makes a great news story and how to write it using the 5 W’s (Who, What, When, Where, and Why), while also discovering the importance of ethical journalism—how reporters share the truth in a responsible way. Plus, you’ll explore exciting careers in broadcasting and gain valuable skills like teamwork, conflict resolution, and preparing for job interviews. You’ll even create a professional resume and cover letter to help you land your dream job one day. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to sound like a real broadcaster.

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Goals

Upon completion of the course, students will…

• learn about exciting careers in radio, TV, and digital media.
• understand how mass media (print, radio, TV, and digital) shape our world.
• write scripts using proper formats.
• learn key broadcasting terms and how they apply to real-world media.
• understand the steps involved in creating a broadcast script.
• get hands-on experience with audio and video equipment.
• identify different types of hardware and software used in the industry.
• learn how to properly set up and operate broadcasting tools.
• follow safety rules while using broadcasting equipment.
• learn how to store and transport equipment securely.
• choose the right cables and connections for different setups.
• explore the different stages of media production.
• learn how to bring stories to life through broadcasting.
• apply industry techniques to create professional-quality content.
• build confidence in speaking and performing for an audience.
• gain a deeper appreciation for the media industry.
• develop skills that can help in future careers in broadcasting and communication.

Indiana Academic Standards

• Next Level Programs of Study Competencies

Units of Instruction

• Unit 1 Vocal Skills & Scripts
• Unit 2 Announcing & Programming
• Unit 3 Copyright, PSA, & Promotions
• Unit 4 Interpersonal Skills, News Writing & Careers

Grading/Evaluation

Indiana Online does not assign letter grades, grant credit for courses, nor issue transcripts or diplomas. A final score reported as a percentage of total points earned will be sent to students upon completion of a course. Your school of record can also access this score within the Student Information System, Genius. The final score will be shown as a percentage in Canvas and Genius. The student’s school of record will determine the letter grade based on their specific grading scale.

Students must complete at least 70% of the course and take all parts of the final exam(s) to have a score reported to their school of record. Failure to meet these requirements will result in a score of 0 reported to the school of record.

Assessments

Online assessments consist of formative and summative assessments represented by computer-graded multiple choice, teacher-graded writing assignments including hands-on projects, model building and other forms of authentic assessments. The course includes the minimum number of assessments

• 30 Assignments
• 4 Quizzes

The assessments for this asynchronous course are weighted as follows

Teacher Contact Response Time

Students can use email or the private message system within Genius or Canvas to access highly qualified teachers when they need teacher assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside Canvas. The Teacher Information page of their course may describe additional communication options.

The teacher will respond to student inquiries (email, text, call) within one business day. Assignments will be graded and posted within two business days.

Expectations for Academic Conduct 

Student Handbook 

It is your responsibility to read the student handbook to understand all aspects of taking an online course including expectations for academic conduct. Contact your teacher if you have any questions. 

Assistance for Students with Accommodations

Indiana Online supports an inclusive learning environment for all students. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that hinder your full participation, such as inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos and podcasts, reasonable accommodations can be arranged.

Technology

Technology Requirements 

Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube. Please review the Indiana Online’s Technology Requirements.

Technical Skills Needed 

Basic technology skills necessary to locate and share information and files as well as interact with others in a Learning Management System (LMS), include the ability to

• download, edit, save, convert, and upload files
• download and install software
• use a messaging service similar to email
• communicate with others in online discussion or message boards, following basic rules of netiquette
• open attachments shared in messages
• create, save, and submit files in commonly used word processing program formats and as a PDF
• save a file as a .pdf
• copy and paste and format text using your mouse, keyboard, or an html editor’s toolbar menu
• insert images or links into a file
• search for information within a document using Ctrl+F or Command+F keyboard shortcuts
• work in multiple browser windows and tabs simultaneously
• activate a microphone or webcam on your device, and record and upload or link audio and/or video files
• use presentation and graphics programs
• follow an online pacing guide or calendar of due dates
• use spell-check, citation editors, and tools commonly provided in word processing tool menus
• create and maintain usernames and passwords

Technical Questions?  Please contact the Indiana Online Helpdesk.