Department of Visual & Media Arts
Radio (BA, BFA)
The specialization in Radio is intended to provide students with a background in the business and production of radio programming. In addition to conventional radio formats and uses, students can also explore the development of new and alternative radio programming distribution channels, including Internet and satellite. Students also have the opportunity to earn non-tuition credits working in significant positions for WERS-FM or WECB-AM.
Credits
BA: 44
BFA: 60
Visual and Media Arts Foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers students a broad theoretical, historical, and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
| Required Courses |
|---|
| VM 100 | History of Media Arts I |
| VM 101 | History of Media Arts II |
| VM 120 | Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production |
Introduction to Disciplines (16 credits minimum)
At the Introduction to Disciplines level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas.
| Required Courses |
|---|
| VM 200 | Media Criticism and Theory |
| VM 202 | Critical Listening |
| VM 250 | Introduction to Sound Principles and Audio Production |
| At least one of the following: |
|---|
| VM 230 | Introduction to Film Production (I) |
| VM 231 | Intermediate Film Production |
| VM 240 | Introduction to Video Field Production |
| VM 251 | Audio Field Recording |
| VM 260 | Introduction to Digital Media Production |
Specializations
| Required Courses |
|---|
| VM 402 | Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
| One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 credits) | |
| At least two of the following: |
|---|
| VM 339 | Performance for Radio |
| VM 355 | Radio Programming |
| VM 356 | Marketing and Promotion for Radio and Audio |
| VM 414 | Radio Studies |
| VM 455 | Radio Workshop |
| Recommended Courses |
|---|
| VM 352 | Studio Recording |
| VM 452 | Art of Noise |
| VM 555 | Recording Industry as a Business |
| VM 514 | Public Broadcasting and Educational Telecommunications |
| VM 515 | Communication Law and National Policy |
Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop
Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters are mandatory for BFA. Optional for BA.
For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalogue.
WERS, Emerson's radio station
WERS (88.9 FM) is Emerson College's award-winning radio station. Student-run and professionally managed, it serves New England an eclectic mix of musical genres and more live performances than any other station in the region.
Learn about specific aspects of WERS:
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Live Mix »
Newsroom »
On Air Studio »
Production Studio »
Professional Management »
Programming »
Equipment Distribution Center
The Equipment Distribution Center's State-of-the-Art Equipment
The Emerson College Equipment Distribution Center (EDC) loans professional, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to faculty and students to fulfill class assignments. Professional staff and student employees are available to provide technical support when needed. It includes the Film Equipment Center and the Video, Audio, New Media Equipment Centers.
