Course Overview
There is no other format in radio or television that's more pervasive and profitable than talk. Students will learn the fundamentals of talk programming from audience research and ratings, to 'packaging' of talk radio and TV. Stirling Faux, instructor, is a 15-year veteran of national network talk radio.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe broadcast rules, standards and codes.
- Explain the complex 'science' of audience ratings and research.
- Connect the business of advertising to talk show production.
- Compare and contrast the roles of host and producer.
- Understand the importance of interview skills and guest selection.
- Discuss the legal boundaries of libel, slander and defamation.
- Describe the process of approaching networks with show concepts and proposals.
- Develop his/her own talk show outline.
Effective as of Winter 2010
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