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The Broadcast Production Technology program is designed for Triton High School juniors and seniors or any student that is 16 by the start of the school year. Students have the opportunity to earn 12 to 13 semester credits in Broadcasting Technology. No prerequisites are required and all credits earned are both high school graduation credits and semester hour credits (SHC) that transfer into the Central Carolina Community College Associate in Applied Science Degree in Broadcasting Technology. There is no tuition required, along with no textbook fees. Students in the program develop professional skills in radio, television, audio, video, and related applications. Training emphasizes speech, script writing, production planning, editing, and post production. Students study the development of the broadcasting industry, sales, ethics, law, marketing, and management. Hands-on and teamwork approaches are essential to the instructional process.

Course Descriptions

BPT 110Introduction to Broadcasting

This course introduces the field of broadcasting and other electronic media. Emphasis is placed on the history, development, and current status of radio, television, and related industries. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of regulations, organizational structure, revenue sources, historical development, and on-going operation of broadcasting and related industries.

BPT 111Broadcast Law & Ethics

This course covers judicial, legislative, and administrative policies pertinent to the ethical and legal operation of broadcast and other electronic media organizations. Emphasis is placed on legal and ethical issues including First Amendment protection, FCC regulations, copyright, and libel laws. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the historical significance and modern-day application of important broadcast laws and policies.

BPT 112Broadcast Writing

This course introduces proper copy and script writing techniques and formats for radio, television, and other electronic media. Emphasis is placed on creating effective scripts for programs and promotional materials, including commercial and public radio service announcements for a specific target audience. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and write copy and scripts according to standard industry formats.

BPT 113Broadcast Sales

This course covers sales principles applicable to radio, television, cable, and other electronic media. Emphasis is placed on prospecting and servicing accounts, developing clients, and preparing sales presentations. Upon completion, students should be able to create a sales presentation based upon standard ratings reports, prospect for new customers, and understand account management.

BPT 121Broadcast Speech I

This course covers basic preparation and performance of on-air talents' speaking quality. Emphasis is placed on developing a pleasant and efficient voice with techniques applied to taped news, features, commercial copy, and announcing. Upon completion, students should be able to show improvement and aptitude in proper articulation, pronunciation, rate of delivery, pitch, breathing techniques, inflection, projection, and phrasing.

BPT 131Audio/Radio Production I

This course covers the creation, development, production, and presentation of audio programming elements for broadcast and other electronic media applications. Emphasis is placed on the proper operation of professional audio equipment and the study of basic physical behavior and perceptual effects of sound. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly operate audio recording and playback equipment and demonstrate an understanding of the basic components of sound.

BPT 135Radio Performance I

This course provides an opportunity to operate the college radio station as an announcer and board operator. Emphasis is placed on operating control-room equipment, logging transmitter readings, EAS tests, reading news, and broadcasting free of interruptions. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare music, public service announcements, and promos for timely broadcast; introduce songs and programs smoothly, and follow FCC rules.

BPT 215Broadcasting Programming

This course covers programming methods, research, and resources needed to provide programs for radio, television, cable, and satellite target audiences. Topics include market research and analysis; local, network, and public station programming and program sources; and scheduling procedures for electronic media. Upon completion, students should be able to develop a programming format or schedule.

WUAW, 88.3 FM, is a non-commercial, educational radio station that serves as the Voice of Triton High School. Owned by Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, North Carolina, as part of its Broadcast Production Technology program, WUAW is operated by Triton High School students through a contract agreement with Harnett County Schools.

WUAW's transmitter and studios are located at 215 Maynard Lake Road in Erwin, North Carolina, on the campus of Triton High School. With a power of 3,000 watts, WUAW operates on the assigned frequency of 88.3 FM as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission.

WUAW serves the Erwin, Coats, Dunn, and Lillington listening areas. The station's signal reaches listeners in Harnett, Bladen, Cumberland, Johnston, Lee, Sampson, and Wake counties.

WUAW has an eclectic format that features adult contemporary, alternative rock, contemporary hit radio (Top 40), rock, and urban music during the school day. The station has a Top-40 format following school. In addition, the station also airs community, public service, and school announcements as well as Triton High School athletic events.

WUAW operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year. For more information about WUAW, call (910) 897-8070.