GC Studio Production- All about the BPT Program

Check out the newest production from the Broadcast Production Program's new HD TV studio.  Student Garin Hyde interviews BPT Program Coordinator, Robert Maier about the past, present, and future of Gaston College's BPT program.  Produced by students from the Advanced Video sections, Kate Carmody, Instructor and Executive Producer.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg3qkXRQwtE

Enter The Telly Awards!

Do you have a video project that you really love?  Submit it to us for a chance to have your award entry paid for by the department.   Entries will be judged by Mr. Maier and Ms. Carmody.  We will be collecting entries for the next week.  Deadline  is February 18th at 1 p.m.  Please put all projects on Carmody's hard drive in the Telly Award folder.  The category for student submissions is non-broadcast production-student.   
  
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films, and outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs.

For more information on the awards, click here!

Radio Job Alert!

WBT Radio
Managing Producer and Web Program Manager

News Talk 1110 WBT is looking for a sharp and dedicated individual with entry level experience for a full-time position as a Morning Show Managing Producer and Web Program Manager. This position works to ensure the timely and successful execution of Charlotte’s Morning News through teamwork and coordination with the hosts, news department and technical producers, along with the direction and content of the website.  This position reports directly to the Program Director.

 

Position Description

Responsibilities include managing and organizing the daily content for the Charlotte’s Morning News brand, booking guests, operating the board, screening phone calls, and managing daily show meetings.  In addition, the candidate will oversee the direction and content of the entire WBT website including our social networking, research and digital strategies.  Qualifications for a successful candidate will include:  familiarity with board operation and call screening, a knowledge of audio vault and adobe audition, and proficient skills in website graphic design programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Final Cut.  This position requires an individual who exhibits great interpersonal communication skills, is an enthusiastic and dynamic team player, is interested in demanding projects and enjoys working in a fast paced environment.   Availability to work some weekends and evenings is required.

Please send your cover letter and resume to:

Greater Media Charlotte

WBT Human Resources

One Julian Price Place

Charlotte, NC  28208

hired@wbt.com

704-338-3079 (fax)

No phone calls please

New Equipment Policies and Procedures

Due to a shift in tutors, we will be posting new equipment hours early next week.

The following procedures are still in place:

Video classes are 9-1 Monday-Thursdays.  Any overnight equipment must be be returned by 8:45 in the morning.  Students not in the class happening that day must wait until 1 p.m. to check out camera equipment. 

In-class check-outs and check-ins are now restricted to the beginning and end of the class period.  No equipment will be checked out after 9:30 in the morning and equipment cannot be returned until 12:30 pm.   Please see your instructor if there is an extenuating circumstance (a personal project is not an extenuating circumstance).

Also, students must demonstrate competency with the following equipment prior to check-out:

Wireless Mics
Boom Mic
GlideCam
Audio Recorders
Lights

Please be respectful to the tutors and instructors as we work to enforce this process.  Remember, equipment check-out is a privilege, not a right. 

Have a great weekend!

Video 2 Tours NASCAR Media Group

Here are some photos from Video 2's tour of the NASCAR Media Group .

WSGE Scholarship For BPT Students

Are you a Gaston College student in the Broadcast Production program? Need a $500 scholarship? Apply for the WSGE Radio Scholarship for Fall 2013 by April 2nd. More information on the scholarship and the application are available here. You can also obtain information by calling 704-922-6552.

Video 1 Tours Channel 9, WSOC

Here are some pictures from today's tour of WSOC.

Internship opportunities available for advanced students. See Ms. Carmody for more information. (None until fall)

Equipment

As of today, January 29th, Mr. Maier and Ms. Carmody will no longer loan students any hard drives, SD cards, SD readers, headphones or headphone adapters.  It is your responsibility to come prepared for class.

Graduating?

Graduating? Students earning a diploma or A.A.S degree at the end of this semester need to fill out a graduation application by February 11th.  Applications are available in the Dean's office. Take the application to your advisor after filling it out.

Students earning certificates: We fill out that paperwork at the end of the semester.  Let your advisor know when you have completed certificate requirements. 

SWAG has officially arrived!

Our new Cafe Press store is open, with all kinds of broadcasting swag.  Choose from T-shirts, mugs, magnets and much more.

All proceeds will go to program events. 
Visit our store here!


Store name is BPT2.

WSGE Announcer Workshop

 From WSGE:


Ever want to be part of your favorite radio station? We’re looking for volunteer DJs! The announcing workshop will begin on Tuesday, February 12th. Interested? Submit your application here. Hurry, because enrollment is limited and applications are due February 6th!
The workshop will be held every Tuesday and Thursday 4-6 pm for four weeks at the Craig Arts And Sciences Building on the Dallas Campus of Gaston College. For more information on the workshop, please call Station Manager Cathis Hall at 704-922-6552.

Martin Luther King Tribute Video

Here's our first A/V crew video of the semester, a tribute to Martin Luther King.  This was produced and edited by Rose Brewster.  This video will be featured at the campus MLK celebration next week.   Nice job, Rose!

Tomorrow's Weather

Snow is in the forecast tomorrow. Sign up for GC Alert to get a text message in the event of a school closing.  Click GC Alert under the menu on the home page and follow instructions from there.

Broadcast Writing--in the event there is no class tomorrow, please go to Blackboard for further instructions.  You will still need to post to the discussion board by 9 am.

Late Start Courses

Just a reminder that we have two courses that do not start until January 28. 

• BPT 111-Broadcast Law and Ethics
• BPT 113-Broadcast Sales

You cannot log into these courses until the start date.

Late Registration-Monday, January 7th

Monday January 7th is the last day to register for Spring 2013 courses.  This is a great time to add a last minute BPT course.  We would love to have you!