Program Overview
Students select one of two sequences: Broadcast News or Radio-Television. Coursework in the Electronic Media sequences during the first two years is similar. Specialization occurs during the last two years.

All electronic media students learn basic and more advanced techniques and disciplines of pre-production, studio and field production, and post-production, especially digital audio and video editing.

Drake's Broadcast News major serves students who are considering careers in the news and public affairs departments of radio and television stations, cable television and news networks, bureaus and services. Students gain the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to be a successful producer, news anchor, videographer, tape editor or reporter.

Students who study Radio-Television prepare for a broad spectrum of opportunities in traditional broadcasting, corporate video and cable television, and multi-media.

Program Size
About 90 students register in Electronic Media sequences. The typical class size is fewer than 20.

Awards
Eleven Electronic Media students have won coveted scholarships from the Radio Television News Director Association since 1980. Drake's most recent winners were Adam Ghassemi in 2004 and Kailyn Reid in 2005. Reid was also a national winner in the national 2005 Hearst journalism award program. She was recognized by submissions in both the feature and hard news reporting categories.

A broadcast news junior won the prestigious Philo T. Farnsworth award from the BEA last year. She was awarded $1500 toward her tuition.

The broadcast news biennial capstone DrakeLINE won a regional student Emmy in 1993.

Facilities
SJMC maintains complete video and audio production studios in Meredith Hall. The facility offers easy access to Final Cut Pro, digital audio editing and other gear needed to accomplish assignments and public service projects.

Electronic Media students operate a cable FM-stereo radio service heard in the residence halls and worldwide on the Web. In May 2005, the FCC approved an FM license for Drake. KDRA-LP will be on the air by fall 2006 and will rely heavily on students for its management and operation.

The SJMC manages the Drake TeleMedia Center , which programs The College Channel, seen across greater Des Moines. Students are involved in all levels of production for The College Channel .

The crew of the 2005 Drake Relays Telecast. This is not
the entire crew, only the last shift of day two. Over 100
students take part in this 100 percent student run production- a live,
two day broadcast of the Drake Relays, and the largest
student run production in the nation.