May 21, 2024  
2017-2019 Catalog Addendum 
    
2017-2019 Catalog Addendum [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


This section includes a brief description of each credit class offered on a regular basis at Green River College. Classes are arranged in alphabetical order according to the college department that offers the class.

Each listing includes a course number (prefix & code/number), course title, number of credits awarded, prerequisite and academic transfer distributions are also designated where applicable. Common course numbers are identified by an “&” symbol at the end of the department abbreviation.

Course numbers 100-299 are designated for Green River College programs and courses that transfer to senior institutions (transfer is sometimes limited). The 100 series is ordinarily for first-year students and the 200 series for second-year students, but this distinct varies because of differing requirements at other colleges and universities. The 300 and 400 level series are for third- and fourth-year students.

Consult the “Programs of Study ” section of this catalog and your faculty advisor for specific information about each class and about which classes will meet your requirements.

 

Journalism

  
  • JOURN 110 - Radio Laboratory 1

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working at Green River campus radio station KGRG-FM on-the-air and behind-the-scenes experience in news broadcasting, radio production, and disc jockey work.

    Satisfies Requirement: Activity
  
  • JOURN 111 - Radio Laboratory 2

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working at Green River campus radio station KGRG-FM additional experience in newsgathering, remote broadcasting, and on-the-air performance.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 110  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 120 - Digital Radio Laboratory 1

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working exclusively on all-digital KGRG-AM radio station experience with computer-based over-the-air broadcasting, radio station operations, FCC rules and regulations, and both live and voice-tracked disc jockey work.

    Satisfies Requirement: Activity
  
  • JOURN 121 - Digital Radio Laboratory 2

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working exclusively on all-digital KGRG-AM radio station additional experience with computer-based over-the-air broadcasting, radio station operations, FCC rules and regulations, and both live and voice-tracked disc jockey work.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 120  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 122 - Digital Radio Laboratory 3

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working exclusively on all-digital KGRG-AM radio station further experience with computer-based over-the-air broadcasting. Students gain experience with the KGRG Internet web site, as well as webcast development and maintenance.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 121  or instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 150 - Introduction to Broadcasting

    Credits: 3
    Offers the student an overview of the broadcast industry from the origin of the wireless, through the golden age of radio, to the domination of television. Covers the different radio formats, and explores the growth of cable, satellite and related new entertainment technologies.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • JOURN 152 - Radio and the Community

    Credits: 3
    Covers radio management practices emphasizing the business of broadcasting. Includes sales, promotion, community relations, government regulations, demographics and programming.

    Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English
  
  • JOURN 205 - Radio Management

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working at Green River campus radio station KGRG-FM experience in radio management, including promotion, news and public affairs, music, traffic and logging procedures, copywriting and/or sports broadcasting, as well as disc jockey work.

    Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 206 - Radio Workshop

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working at Green River campus radio station KGRG-FM additional experience in radio station management, including promotion, news and public affairs, music, traffic and logging procedures, production copywriting and/or sports broadcasting, as well as disc jockey work.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 205  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 207 - Advanced Radio Workshop

    Credits: 3-5
    Gives students working at Green River campus radio station KGRG-FM further experience in radio station management, including promotion, news and public affairs, music, traffic and logging procedures, production copywriting and/or sports broadcasting, as well as disc jockey work.

    Prerequisite: JOURN 206  and instructor’s permission.
  
  • JOURN 255 - Broadcast and New Media Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Gives students detailed understanding of sales, marketing, and research at broadcast radio and television stations. Explores the role of advertising agencies and new technologies such as the internet in broadcasting.

    Recommended: JOURN 150  or JOURN 152 .
  
  • JOURN 256 - Broadcasting Boot Camp

    Credits: 3
    A one-week concentration class on special topics in broadcasting. Features radio and television sports broadcasting and radio programming techniques and strategies. Presents radio show producing, podcasting, streaming, and managing radio station web sites. Other topics include job-seeking strategies, talent agents, promotional events, and effective interaction with the broadcasting audience.

    Recommended: Completion of at least one broadcasting course.
  
  • JOURN 257 - Broadcasting Traffic Reporting

    Credits: 1
    Provides instruction and practice in gathering and reporting traffic conditions for broadcast use. Emphasis on gathering information, writing and announcing traffic updates, and familiarization with professional practices in radio and television traffic operations. Course activities include compiling, composing, and delivering traffic reports for broadcast use. Includes actual airborne traffic reporting instruction.

  
  • JOURN 260 - Introduction to Pro Tools

    Credits: 2
    Applies a concentrated approach in exploring the processes, functions, and use of Pro Tools, the entertainment industry’s premium digital audio editing software system. Emphasizes Pro Tools applications as pertinent to radio broadcasting.