Description:

Students will learn how to improve their speaking voices and body language as well as the techniques necessary to effectively communicate messages through basic announcing skills. Interviewing, radio and television news, and commercial announcing are some of the topics covered in this course, which will allow students to polish their skills through performances in the college's television studio and audio booth. 3 hrs./wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $15.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Utilize techniques to effective improve their speaking voice.
2. Exhibit the skills of an effective announcer.
3. Display the skills for proper radio and television announcing and performing.
4. Interpret communications messages for a variety of audiences.
5. Develop critical on-air interviewing skills.
6. Develop methods of self-improvement and guidance in career advancement.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Voice Quality, Pronunciation and Articulation
   A. Discover the importance of voice improvement.
   B. Apply strategies for improving speech personality.
   C. Relate the causes of mispronunciation.
   D. Debate the controversy over Standard American English.
II. The Announcer as a Communicator
   A. Display the skills of an effective announcer.
   B. Practice interpreting a variety of copy.
   C. Analyze mood and purpose in copy.
   D. Determine effective copy marking.
   E. Verify meaning and pronunciation.
   F. Convey interest in the material.

III. Building Skills for Effective Announcing
   A. Illustrate how our language changes.
   B. Explain the use of politically correct language.
   C. Describe nonstandard expressions and usage.
   D. Create effective audience rapport.
   E. Display proper microphone and camera consciousness.
   F. Exhibit proper preparation for a performance.

IV. Communicating With Your Audience
   A. Deliver ad lib announcements.
   B. Evaluate radio and television performances.
   C. Practice vocal techniques and personalities.

V. The Art of the Interview
   A. Relate the characteristics of an interview show.
   B. Develop critical interviewing techniques.
   C. Describe the components of a successful interview.
   D. Conduct on-air interviews.

VI. Self-Improvement and Career Guidance
   A. Discover tools necessary for your career.
   B. Develop resumes for broadcast careers.
   C. Learn skills to survive career changes.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Radio and Television Performances: 80% of course grade
Chapter Quizzes:                   20% of course grade
                                  100%

Grading Criteria:
90 - 100% = A
80 -  89% = B
70 -  79% = C
60 -  69% = D
 0 -  59% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.