Opticianry Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

JOB151

Course Name:

Podcast and Radio Workshop with Michael Kuyucu

Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. HASİP PEKTAŞ

Course Lecturer(s):

Hatice Öz Pektaş

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The primary aim of this course is to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills within the context of audio-based communication media. In addition to offering a theoretical framework on the historical development, genres, and production processes of radio and podcast broadcasting, the course seeks to equip students with competencies in creative content production, sound editing, recording techniques, and digital publishing platforms. Through hands-on workshop activities, students are expected to plan, produce, and critically evaluate their own audio media projects. Accordingly, the course aims to foster the development of media producers who are capable of thinking critically and creatively, who are ethically responsible, and who possess the technical proficiency required in contemporary media environments.

Course Content:

This course offers students a practice-based learning experience that encompasses the theoretical foundations of radio and podcast broadcasting, content development processes, sound recording and editing techniques, digital publishing tools, and ethical principles.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the historical development of podcasting and radio broadcasting
2) Identify the structural differences between radio and podcast formats.
3) Analyzes the basic elements of audio content production (script, sound, music, effects).

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Radio and Podcast Broadcasting Overview	-
2)	Publication Types and Formats	-
3)	Target Audience and Content Design	-
4)	Storytelling and Audio Scriptwriting	-
5)	The Power of Voice: Diction, Intonation and Effective Speaking	-
6)	Basic Sound Recording Techniques	-
7)	Sound Editing and Editing Software	-
8)	Use of Credits, Music and Effects	-
9)	Radio Broadcasting Practice	-
10)	Podcast Production Practice	-
11)	Interview Techniques and Guest Broadcast Preparation	-
12)	Publishing Platforms and Distribution Processes	-
13)	Analysis of Publications and Feedback Session	-
14)	Final Project Presentations: Sharing Podcasts/Radio Broadcasts	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Radio Production" – Robert McLeish & Jeff Link Bloomsbury, 6th Edition "Podcasting: New Aural Cultures and Digital Media" – Dario Llinares, Neil Fox & Richard Berry (Eds.) Palgrave Macmillan, 2018 "Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio" – Jessica Abel Broadway Books, 2015 "Podcasting for Dummies" – Tee Morris & Chuck Tomasi Wiley, 2020 (3rd Edition)
References:	McLeish, R., & Link, J. (2015). Radio Production (6th ed.). Bloomsbury Academic. Kern, J. (2008). Sound Reporting: The NPR Guide to Audio Journalism and Production. University of Chicago Press. Güney, S. (2019). Radyo Yayıncılığı: Kuram, Uygulama ve Yeni Medya. Der Yayınları.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2) Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3) Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4) It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5) Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6) Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7) Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8) Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9) Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10) She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11) When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12) Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13) Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14) He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15) The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic terms used in optics, the history of optics, its development and the profession of optician.
2)	Knows the environmental, social and ethical problems related to her\his profession and assumes the responsibilities related to them.
3)	Observes the health and safety measures related to her\his profession.
4)	It adopts the total quality philosophy and supports the relevant corporate processes.
5)	Gains the basic math and physics knowledge required in the optician profession.
6)	Learns information technologies, uses basic computer programs and professional software programs.
7)	Knows eye anatomy and optics, has information about eye diseases.
8)	Learns the refraction errors, knows the optical equipment used to correct these defects, measures the diopters of optical glasses by means of a phonometer, and determines the type of lens.
9)	Knows the properties of materials defined in optics and recognizes optical instruments.
10)	She/He reads the prescriptions prepared by the ophthalmologist, supplies the optical equipment, selects the most suitable glass and frame for the patient, and performs the most appropriate glasses assembly procedures in order to eliminate or alleviate vision disorders.
11)	When there is a problem with optical materials in the optician laboratory or establishment, she/he understands and fixes the problem.
12)	Obtains the knowledge of history belonging to the Ottoman and Republican Periods.
13)	Learns Turkish language structure and acquires a basic level of English grammer that will enable her/him to communicate.
14)	He/she makes the necessary financial planning in his/her institution and has general accounting knowledge.
15)	The researcher is open to changes, has creative, program-solving skills and the ability to share solution suggestions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	5	3		112
Midterms	1	4	2		6
Final	1	4	2		6
Total Workload					124