Broadcasting - Radio

A Two-Year Ontario College Diploma Program
Program Code: BRR2
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September Admission
15 week terms
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates

Contact

School of Contemporary Media: 519-452-4227

Program Description

The Broadcasting - Radio program is a highly concentrated hands-on approach to training students for careers in radio broadcasting and emerging broadcast media.  Students operate four broadcast properties in Fanshawe College's new School of Contemporary Media building, which is equipped with the latest in broadcast facilities.  CIXX-FM (106.9) is Canada's first licensed instructional radio station at full power FM utilizing the latest digital control rooms and production equipment. Areas of study include: On-Air Performance, Creative Writing, Audio Production, Sales/Marketing/Promotions, Broadcast Administration/Traffic, Web content development, Engineering, Music and Programming.  Listen live to students perform at CIXX-FM The X 106.9FM www.1069thex.ca, The Falcon at www.thefalcon.ca, CFRL Radio at www.cfrlradio.ca, and the new Stellar Radio, live video and audio at www.stellarradio.ca.  Broadcasting - Radio students learn in a live on-air environment while performing on-air and various job functions identical to those in the Broadcast industry.

University Transfer Credits and Degree Completion

For information concerning the Degree Pathways for this program visit www.fanshawec.ca/degreepathways. 

Applicant Selection Criteria

Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:

1. Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario.
2. Receipt of Application by February 1st.
3. Achievement in the Admission Requirements. 
4. Assessment of Applicant's skill set relevant to the program based on Supplemental Form.

Other Information

• Due to the academic rigor required in the Broadcasting - Radio program, applicants applying directly to this program from secondary school, without additional post-secondary education, are encouraged to consider applying to the General Arts and Science program.  The General Arts and Science program is an excellent preparatory program.
• Students should be prepared to learn during additional hours in studios and to travel for field placements. Fanshawe College has an agreement with Radio Fanshawe Inc. to provide "student staff" and services for the FM station 24 hours, from the beginning of September to the end of April, continuously. Students will be assigned to work on the broadcast properties during holidays and weekends on a rotational basis.