Class Description
In partnership with ANIBH/CDC Prevention, this workshop gives students the opportunity to make their voices heard across the airwaves. Students will write, record, and produce original radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs) focused on healthy choices and positive community messaging for young people. Final PSAs may be broadcast to real audiences across Fort Belknap and beyond. No experience needed – just your voice, your ideas, and your story. This class is about using media to support and uplift your community.
Learning Objectives – in this class, students will learn about
- The art of the peer critique and how to give peer critiques on the progress of student work;
- Opportunities and potential resources on career pathways;
- How to distribute, exhibit, and promote artwork for a variety of audiences.
- How to write a short, clear, and effective radio PSA script
- How to use professional recording equipment and microphones
- How to record and edit audio using Adobe Audition
- How tone, pacing, music, and sound can strengthen a message
- How to give and receive respectful peer feedback
- How radio and audio storytelling can support positive community messaging
- Career pathways connected to audio production, radio, podcasting, and media arts
- How to share creative work with real audiences through radio, social media, and community platforms
Equipment
- iMac Studio computer
- SSL audio interface
- Studio microphone
- Heavy-duty microphone stand
- Pop filter
- Studio headphones
- Yamaha HS8 studio monitors
- Audio and microphone cables
- Whiteboard or screen for instruction
Software
- Adobe Audition
- FL Studio
- BandLab or Soundtrap (backup option if needed)
- Audio plug-ins for EQ, compression, reverb, and mixing
- Google Drive for saving, exporting, and sharing final files
Deliverables
- Students will complete a recorded and edited radio PSA focused on healthy choices and positive community messaging.
- Final PSAs will be exported at broadcast-ready quality for radio, social media, and community sharing.
- Select PSA’s may air on Fort Belknap radio stations and other community platforms.
- Students will practice scriptwriting, studio recording, audio editing, and peer critique skills throughout the workshop.
