Satellite channels

Course Main Objective

• To recognize the controversy bases associated with the beginning of satellite channels.
• To be able to criticize and analyze the content of some satellite channels.
• To recognize the effect of broadcasting satellite technology on the State media systems in the Kingdom.
• To differentiate between the public satellite channels and the private satellite channels.
• To learn how to the satellite-related broadcasting is conducted.
• To analyze and criticize programs embedded in the satellite channels
• To be able to differentiate between equipment and capabilities of the satellite channels

Course Learning Outcomes

• 1. Knowledge and Comprehension
•    1.1 Recognize the mechanism of live satellite broadcasting and the one related to satellites.
• 2. Skills 
•    2.1Criticize the programs and contents of satellite channels
•    2.2 Employ technology to present audio and video programs.
• 3. Values 
•    3.1 PBe able to work within a teamwork in the satellite channels.
•   3.2 Practice radio and TV work according to the media professional code of ethics.

Course Content

• Definition of the satellite channels: start and evolution
• Bases of the controversy associated with the beginning of satellite channels: advantages and disadvantages
• State and private satellite channels
• Public and specialized satellite channels
• Satellite news channels and their role in raising the political and cultural awareness.
• Mechanisms of satellite live broadcasting
• Satellite broadcasting economics: ownership, funding, equipment
• Capabilities of satellite channels
• Assignments and writing research reports related to the satellite channels and satellite broadcasting
• Discussion and assessment of the satellite broadcasting-related assignments.

Textbook (s) 

- Asad, Al-Asad. Outbreak of Satellite Channels. Dar Ghaiydaa, Amman, 2012.
- Fares, Hassan Al. digital Satellite Channels and Their Media Applications. Dar Usama, Amman, Jordan, 2012.
- Omar, Abdel Dayem. Satellite Channels and Development of TV Production. Dar Al-Kitab Al-Hadith, 2008.
- Arab Satellite Channels and Present Changes: the First Scientific Conference agenda of the International Academy for Media Sciences, Al-Dar Al-Masriah Al-Lubnaniah, Cairo, 1425H.
- Omar, Abdel Dayem. Satellite Channels and Development of TV Production. Dar Al-Kitab Al-Hadith, 2008.
- John McCormac. World Satellite TV and Scrambling Methods: The Technician's Handbook. Baylin-Gale Productions, US 2003

Course ID: RATV 407