Radio/Audio Concentration

This is a screened program. Please see the admission requirements for additional information.

The Electronic Media and Film major requires a total of 42–48 units, including 9 units of common introductory courses and, depending upon the concentration, 33–39 additional units of courses distributed between required courses and electives. 21 units must be upper (300-400) level. 

The Electronic Media and Film major requires the student to choose a concentration, but students cannot choose more than one concentration. The Film/Video/Digital Media and Radio/Audio concentrations require that 30 units in major courses must be taken at Towson University. The Film and Media Studies concentration requires that 24 units in major courses must be taken at Towson University. 

Required Pre-Admission Courses
EMF 120CONCEPT AND STORY3
EMF 140INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND FILM3
EMF 221PRINCIPLES OF FILM AND MEDIA PRODUCTION3
Total Units9

Upon completion of the required pre-admission courses, students must fulfill the requirements of one of the three concentrations.

Radio/Audio Concentration (39 units)

Requirements
EMF 265AUDIO PRODUCTION I3
EMF 311HISTORY OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA3
EMF 365AUDIO PRODUCTION II3
Writing/Media Theory
EMF 355ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND FILM LAW AND REGULATION3
or EMF 377 BROADCAST/FILM WRITING
Production
Select four from the following:12
SOUND CREATION AND DESIGN
PRODUCTION SOUND FOR FILM AND VIDEO
LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT
AUDIO DOCUMENTARY AND PODCASTING
SOUND IN MEDIA
ELECTRONIC MEDIA NEWS PRODUCTION
AUDIO POST-PRODUCTION
RADIO STATION OPERATIONS 1
AUDIO PRODUCTION III
Audio Electives
Select 9 units from the following, at least three of which must be Electronic Media and Film (EMF) courses: 39
BROADCAST/CABLE PROGRAMMING
BROADCAST PERFORMANCE
RADIO, CULTURE, AND SOCIETY
SPORTSCASTING
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRODUCTION
SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES
SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL ACTION
MUSIC INDUSTRY: LIVE PERFORMANCE
RECORDING TECHNIQUES I
MUSIC INDUSTRY: RECORDING AND DIGITAL MEDIA
RECORDING TECHNIQUES II
SOUND DESIGN
EMF Elective 46
Select any 6 units of Electronic Media and Film (EMF) coursework. 5
Total Units39
1

Only 3 units of EMF 421 may be applied to the Production category.

2

Maximum 6 units of any combination of EMF 460 or EMF 495 may be applied toward the major. 

3

Courses not selected in the Production category (above) may also be taken to fulfill electives. 

4

EMF 110 is excluded from counting toward electives.

5

EMF 460 or EMF 495 are recommended but not required.

Sample Four-Year Plan

The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.

Freshman
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
Select one of the following:3Select two of the following:6
Core 1 (or Core 2)3Core 2 (or Core 1)3
Core 33Core 63
Core 43Core 103
Core 53 
 15 15
Sophomore
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
EMF 2653EMF 355 or 377 (EMF 377 is Core 9)3
EMF 3113EMF 3653
Core 74Core 84
Core 113Core 133
Core 123Core 143
 16 16
Junior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
Audio Elective 13Audio Elective 23
Production Elective 13Production Elective 33
Production Elective 23Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
Core 93Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
 15 15
Senior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
Audio Elective 33EMF Elective 23
EMF Elective 13Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
Production Elective 43Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3
Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)3Upper-Division Elective (EMF or other)1
 15 13
Total Units 120
  1. Students will demonstrate production competence in their specific concentration (ILTC).
  2. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop and articulate reasoned critical and aesthetic analysis about the media in their scholarly writing (ILTC).
  3. Students will demonstrate proficiency in writing for electronic media/film.