Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Radio and Television Broadcasting
Career Cluster:	Arts A/V Technology and Communication

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1610020202	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	64 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare the student for employment in radio and television broadcasting. 

The content includes but is not limited to commercial TV and radio/studio assisting, camera operating, technical directing, audio controlling, gaffing, grip, or script writing.  This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Radio and Television industry; planning, management, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 64 credit hours.
When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Meet the general education core course requirements of Rule 6A-14.0303, Florida Administrative Code.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related CCC and ATD credentials.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs  

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of television production safety procedures and trade terminology. 
02.0	Plan a set for television production.
03.0	Perform lighting activities for a planned production.
04.0	Operate studio camera.
05.0	Perform video recording and editing operations.
06.0	Perform television production activities.
07.0	Perform character generator and special effects generator functions.
08.0	Operate television studio audio control system.
09.0	Perform Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field Production (EFP) equipment functions.
10.0	Perform routine operator preventative maintenance operations.
11.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
12.0	Operate control room equipment.
13.0	Demonstrate radio broadcasting skills.
14.0	Explain and demonstrate news broadcasting.
15.0	Write broadcast news.
16.0	Explain and demonstrate ability to properly control traffic.
17.0	Write commercial copy.
18.0	Explain programming concepts.
19.0	Describe business aspects of broadcasting.
20.0	Explain surveys and demographics.
21.0	Explain rules and regulations governing radio broadcasts.
22.0	Perform radio broadcasting functions.
23.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
24.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Radio and Television Broadcasting 
CIP Number:		1610020202
Program Length:	64 credit hours

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of television production safety procedures and trade terminology. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Describe the television studio workflow.	
01.02	State and apply general safety rules for operating equipment in the television studio.	
01.03	Understand terminology used in the television studio.	
01.04	Transport equipment safely and securely.	
01.05	Store equipment in appropriate locations.	
02.0	Plan a set for television production. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Prepare television set for a planned production.	
02.02	Draw and design a set plan to scale.	
02.03	Select and arrange stage props.	
02.04	Inspect and repair scenery as needed.	
03.0	Perform lighting activities for a planned production. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe types of lighting fixtures.	
03.02	Identify parts of lighting fixtures.	
03.03	Perform special-effects lighting.	
03.04	Set-up appropriate lighting for a production.	
03.05	Understand and operate lighting control software.	
03.06	Analyze lighting needs for production.	
03.07	Describe dangers of high intensity studio lighting.	
03.08	Understand lighting theory.	
04.0	Operate studio camera. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe major parts of a studio camera.	
04.02	Align camera for a studio production.	
04.03	Perform appropriate camera movements.	
04.04	Operate camera for commercial recording.	
04.05	Operate camera for studio production.	
04.06	Perform floor director's functions.	
04.07	Understand CCU Camera Control Unit.	
05.0	Perform video recording and editing operations. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Understand editing terminology.	
05.02	Apply media management skills.	
05.03	Demonstrate picture and sound editing processes.	
05.04	Apply post­production titling and graphics.	
05.05	Understand the aesthetics of editing.	
05.06	Understand and apply image and audio finishing techniques.	
05.07	Understand and apply image delivery techniques.	
05.08	Understand the process of manipulating still images.	
06.0	Perform television production activities. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Operate a video switcher.	
06.02	Operate router for productions	
06.03	Develop script for a program.	
06.04	Draw story board for a planned production.	
06.05	Direct participants in production of a program.	
06.06	Perform on-camera.	
06.07	Act as producer to get program from idea to air.	
06.08	Operate through the lens teleprompter.	
07.0	Perform character generator and special effects generator functions. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Describe operational parts of character generator.	
07.02	Set up character generator.	
07.03	Describe inputs of special effects generator.	
07.04	Operate special effects generator during production.	
07.05	Operate character generator during production.	
07.06	Demonstrate basic computer literacy.	
07.07	Demonstrate knowledge of television graphics software.	
08.0	Operate television studio audio control system. The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify and select microphones for production.	
08.02	Place microphones for maximum effect.	
08.03	Understand and operate audio editing software.	
08.04	Record audio to appropriate audio editing software.	
08.05	Recognize various audio file formats and their uses. 	
08.06	Describe parts of audio mixing console.	
08.07	Operate audio mixing console.	
09.0	Perform Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and Electronic Field Production (EFP) equipment functions. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Complete a field production from writing, to shooting, to editing.	
10.0	Perform routine operator preventative maintenance operations. The student will be able to:	
10.01	Describe types of video connectors.	
10.02	Describe types of audio connectors.	
10.03	Replace bulb in light fixture.	
11.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills. The student will be able to:	
11.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.	
11.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
11.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.	
11.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
11.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.	
12.0	Operate control room equipment. The student will be able to:	
12.01	Demonstrate a working familiarity and understanding of the functions of an audio console (mixer).	
12.02	State the characteristics of various microphone types and demonstrate the ability to use them.	
12.03	Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to use audio editing software.	
12.04	Handle remote sources through the console.	
12.05	Demonstrate how to handle an audio portion of a deejay show and news program, putting together all the elements of audio control in radio.	
12.06	Demonstrate ability to work as an audio control operator in TV or radio studio production.	
12.07	Understand the ad-lib format and show proficiency in that style of broadcast.	
13.0	Demonstrate radio broadcasting skills. The student will be able to:	
13.01	Outline the qualifications and requirements of an announcer.	
13.02	Demonstrate development of the skills of announcing, the various techniques of delivery and procedures according to accepted standards.	
13.03	Demonstrate the ability to perform to standards before a TV camera, visually and orally.	
13.04	Perform the various assignments in a professional manner, for both radio and TV, according to industry standards.	
14.0	Explain and demonstrate news broadcasting. The student will be able to:	
14.01	Differentiate between news, commentary, and editorials.	
14.02	Demonstrate ability to mark, edit, and present news in an acceptable manner.	
14.03	Demonstrate ability to use the various equipment of a newsroom.	
14.04	Identify the various sources of news and how they are used.	
14.05	Demonstrate ability to ad-lib from the scene, interview guests, and type news stories.	
14.06	Understand and interpret criticism of broadcast news.	
15.0	Write broadcast news. The student will be able to:	
15.01	List the elements that constitute news materials and evaluate them.	
15.02	Demonstrate ability to write news stories in broadcast style.	
15.03	Be able to use the broadcast style page format.	
15.04	Understand the technique of using present of past perfect tense in writing broadcast news.	
16.0	Explain and demonstrate ability to properly control traffic. The student will be able to:	
16.01	State the duties of the traffic department.	
17.0	Write commercial copy. The student will be able to:	
17.01	Explain the job of a copy writer and outline the elements of good copy.	
17.02	Demonstrate ability to write commercial continuity in its various forms.	
17.03	Demonstrate ability to select and utilize music and sound effects in the production of recorded copy.	
17.04	Demonstrate ability to edit, splice, dub, overlap sound or otherwise utilize various production techniques.	
18.0	Explain programming concepts. The student will be able to:	
18.01	List and explain the various functions under the control of the program director.	
18.02	Differentiate between formats used in large and small markets.	
18.03	Explain various methods of station promotion, including procedures and rules.	
18.04	Explain the techniques and procedures of networks, syndication, news, talk, sports, special events, public service and music programs.	
18.05	Identify the various music formats used in contemporary radio.	
18.06	Understand FCC rules dealing with indecent programming and obscenity.	
19.0	Describe business aspects of broadcasting. The student will be able to:	
19.01	Explain the determination of cost and expense involved in station operation, the financial structure, the evaluation of time to the station and its clients.	
19.02	Explain the requirements and regulations of station ownership.	
19.03	Describe the development of media advertising and explain the various forms utilized in the industry today.	
20.0	Explain surveys and demographics. The student will be able to:	
20.01	Explain the methods of measurement used by broadcasters and evaluate their function in the overall operation of a station.	
21.0	Explain rules and regulations governing radio broadcasts. The student will be able to:	
21.01	Demonstrate a basic understanding of rules and regulations governing licenses, measurement and records, political broadcasts, and lottery laws.	
21.02	Show an understanding of the features in broadcasting magazine including the update on broadcasting litigation and lawmaking.	
22.0	Perform radio broadcasting functions. The student will be able to:	
22.01	Perform to high standards in the role of audio operator, announcer, deejay, reporter, interviewer and commercial production, in varied format situations.	
23.0	Demonstrate employability skills. The student will be able to:	
23.01	Conduct a job search to include online job sites.	
23.02	Formulate strategy for post-graduation. 	
23.03	Demonstrate knowledge of how to navigate the job market for growth in the industry.	
23.04	Identify proper personal and professional ethics.	
24.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship. The student will be able to:	
24.01	Define entrepreneurship.	
24.02	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
24.03	Identify the risk involved in owning a business.	
24.04	Identify the personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
24.05	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small video production business efficiently and effectively.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.