E-mail this pageAudio-Radio/Digital Media Production Major
A production-based program, the Audio-Radio/Digital Media Production major connects students with the wide-ranging fields of audio, radio, and digital media production. Hands-on opportunities are available at Plattsburgh State's student-run FM radio facility, WQKE, or with the student-operated, cable-based tele-radio station, WARP. You have the choice of 2 concentrations in this major to further heighten your career options. The Audio-Radio/Digital Media Production Major includes:
Audio-Radio Production Concentration
The Audio-Radio Production concentration develops your audio expertise to work in a wide variety of audio-related fields, including radio, TV broadcasting, music recording, and Internet applications. You acquire technical proficiency with digital audio tools, understand the theoretical concepts behind a variety of media, and learn what it takes to work in radio as a productions and promotions director, sales and operations manager, and disc jockey. You also develop the ability to create a variety of audio productions for specific audiences and experience the world of music recording through hands-on field recording of campus events.
On the radio side of this concentration, you have many opportunities to both learn and practice what's involved in this longest-running medium: radio. From day one you can join up with students across campus to broadcast the latest and greatest music to (yet) hit the airwaves as a member of WQKE, 93.9 FM--"The Quake." And on the academic side of things, you can build upon your experiences with the classroom-based, broadcast announcing class CMM209. This class is open to all Communication students and helps to introduce you to traditional radio environments. To develop your on-air skills you run weekly shows that are broadcast on our cable-access, tele-radio station WARP.
On the audio side of this concentration you get to develop your audio-production abilities in multiple arenas. Good audio is critical for radio, television, film, digital media, music recording, and the Internet. You can focus your efforts in any and/or all of these areas. Many students join the ATI Production team as a part of CMM408, the Field Recording Practicum. After acquiring the appropriate pre-requisites, these students develop music recording expertise by recording various musical concerts that are held on campus. Working in teams, students capture and post-produce CDs for area music directors.
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Digital Media Production Concentration
The Digital Media Production concentration teaches you how to use digital technology to create, manipulate, and effectively communicate information to intended audiences. Through building Websites, producing digital videos, and developing audio expertise, you explore rapidly developing technologies and prepare for the convergence of digitally produced media. You will be prepared to work in a variety of technology-driven fields including Website development, digital television, digital film, multimedia production, and online publications.
Digital Media Production is truly the convergence program in the Communication department. Students explore and develop their abilities with audio, video, and multi/digital media. Besides developing their own skills in each area, students often collaborate--bringing the best of all worlds center stage in their online efforts.
Program Requirements
- View the Audio-Radio/Digital Media Production major course curriculum. Note: this 535kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View communication (CMM) course descriptions
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
For more information about the Communication Studies program at SUNY Plattsburgh, or to arrange a campus visit, please contact
Peter Ensel, Chairperson
Office: Yokum Hall 103B
Phone: (518) 564-4287
E-mail: peter.ensel@plattsburgh.edu
SUNY Plattsburgh
Yokum Hall 103B
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681