Radio and Audio Media Major - Bachelor of Communication Studies

Get to know the business of radio, and run an FM and online radio station with other students. You create the format, manage the playlists, sell advertising, write features and commercials, promote the station and its clients, and learn how to work as a team in a fast paced and creative media enterprise.

Most courses last one semester and are worth 15 points. Students must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree).

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Year 1

You study the following courses:

• COMM505 Text, Image and Sound (15 points)
• COMM512 Communication Ethics (15 points)
• COMM513 Media Technology and Society (15 points)
• COMM514 Intercultural Communication (15 points)
• COMM515 Media, Politics and Citizenship (15 points)
• COMM516 Media Production Foundations (15 points)
• COMM517 Media Production Studio (15 points)
• DIGD507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices (15 points)

Year 2

You study the following courses:

• RADC601 Radio Production: Context and Creativity (15 points)
• RADC602 Radio Production: Programming and Performance (15 points)
• RADC603 Web Media for Radio (15 points)
• RADC604 Sound Production: Podcasting (15 points)

You also complete courses from your second major and your chosen minor(s).

Year 3

You study the following courses:

• COMM705 The Music Industries (15 points)
• RADC701 Radio Project (15 points)
• RADC703 Advanced Radio Practice (15 points)
• RADC706 Radio Studio (15 points)

You also complete courses from your second major and your chosen minor(s).

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