Broadcasting – Radio

Program at a glance

Program code: 
010104
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Diploma
Length of study: 
2 years
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
College Drive

Learn to work in every aspect of radio, from copywriting to sales, on-air announcing to management. Train hands-on with industry standard computerized equipment and multimedia software in Canadore’s fully-functioning radio station that broadcasts online to a global audience. Our faculty are trained industry professionals with extensive work-related experience. A unique placement with Rogers Media in the first and second year allows you to gain valuable industry contacts while learning in a real-world environment.

“If you have an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, please bring it to class!  We strongly encourage Broadcasting-Radio students to come prepared to use their mobile devices in many of our advanced audio and production based courses. Audio editing apps available for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad will be explored and used in class, in lab settings, and in the field.”

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Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

OSSD or equivalent, Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

RAD105 Audio Systems

RAD110 Introduction to Radio Broadcasting

RAD130 Radio Programming I

RAD160 Radio Information Technology

PSY123 Applied Psychology

CMM125 College Communication

Semester Two:

CMM230 Writing/Speaking to Persuade

RAD106 Audio Systems II

RAD115 Using Interviewing Techniques

RAD120 Radio Broadcasting II

RAD150 Radio Sales and Promotion

RAD165 Radio Information Technology II

Semester Three:

RAD210 Radio Broadcasting III

RAD236 Commercial Writing and Production

RAD250 Radio Sales and Promotion II

RAD261 Internet Radio Management I

PSY223 Applied Psychology II

RAD270 Talk Radio/Feature Production

Semester Four:

RAD213 Internship Portfolio Development

RAD214 Work Placement

RAD220 Radio Broadcasting IV

RAD246 Commercial Writing and Production II

RAD265 Internet Radio Management II

SOC300 Social Issues Through Film (Gen Ed Course)

Career opportunities: 
  • Announcer
  • Reporter
  • Production coordinator
  • Voice-over artist
  • Promotions director
  • Media sales
  • Music programmer
What You Will Learn: 
  • Programming
  • Commercial writing and production
  • Sales and promotion
  • Audio systems
  • Internet radio management
  • Interviewing techniques
Courses title override: 
What You Will Learn