About
SCAD Radio makes student-produced, non-commercial radio available to listeners on campus and all over the globe via our mp3 stream and Real Audio/Video streams. SCAD Radio is entirely student-operated. The station’s programming is designed to represent the diversity and creativity of the Savannah College of Art and Design student body. In addition, SCAD Radio is dedicated to offering music and programming not heard on other Savannah radio stations, with particular emphasis on music performed by SCAD students and other local artists.
SCAD Radio offers comprehensive training in radio station operation, Federal Communications Commission regulations and professional practices relevant to the broadcasting field. The station enhances the campus community by airing public service announcements and news coverage of SCAD student organizations and events. Participation is open to all students, and no previous broadcasting experience is required.
Still curious? Below are some questions we are sometimes asked.
Do I need a computer to hear SCAD Radio?
Why doesn’t SCAD start a “real” radio station?
How can I become a SCAD Radio DJ?
How many DJs does the station need?
How much do DJs get paid?
So the station has an all-volunteer staff?
What kind of music will the station play?
How can I submit music for airplay consideration?
Do I need a computer to hear SCAD Radio?
Almost always. Unless you have a handy dandy phone with internet capabilities. Each week we hand pick only the best in new music, local tracks, and old faveorites that make college radio so great. You wont find any 2 hour tracks of chanting monks on this show… or WILL you?!?! The only way to find out is to tune in!!!
Each week brings you not only great music, but the personalities of great student DJs who will keep you informed with the latest buzz on campus and SCAD sponsored events.
If you heard something you like during the show and wanna hear it again, you can always request to hear it on SCAD Radio. However if you didn’t catch the name of the song or artist, you might be able to track it down on our Archived Playlist Page. Or if you have any specific questions, e-mail music@scadradio.org.
The college is constantly searching for new methods to make SCAD Radio available to listeners. We hope to announce new ways to listen in the near future, but for now try these: with a pet, without shoes, in the basement, with the refrigerator door open, in the living room, in a box in the basement, on an inner tube in the living room — the possibilities are endless!
Why doesnt SCAD start a “real” radio station?
First of all, SCAD Radio is quite real. We are a reporting station to College Music Journal (CMJ), which publishes charts from every college radio station. We receive music from the same major (and minor) record labels/promoters that service the “real” FM stations. Our disk jockeys are trained in compliance with all Federal Communication Commission regulations, and in the case of a mysterious pandemic afflicting only “real” DJs, for instance, they could seamlessly take over.
Also, consider for a moment how much time you spend each day tuned to a broadcast station. Do you listen at work? Only in your car? Compare that time to how many hours a day you log in front of a computer. We think Internet radio is right in line with our times, offering greater accessibility and more interaction with our listeners.
If you’re curious, however, as to why we’re not a full-power FM station, here are the Cliffs Notes on our attempts thus far:
In 1995, the college applied for a full-power educational frequency. Unfortunately, a competing application was selected over ours. In 2000, the FCC created a new class of low-power FM stations. SCAD submitted an uncontested application for a low power station. However, the United States Congress, having been lobbied heavily by commercial broadcasters, forced the FCC to place new restrictions on low power stations. SCAD’s LPFM application was amended to comply with the new restrictions and was accepted for filing.
We are pleased to announce that after all of this, SCAD Radio has managed to obtain a ham radio license for broadcast on four of the 63 moons of Jupiter. (Just seeing if you’re still awake.)
How can I join the SCAD Radio staff?
First, you must be currently enrolled as a full- or part-time student at SCAD. (So tell Mom she can stop searching the attic for her Mannheim Steamroller records.) You can also be a faculty or staff member, or a SCAD alumni. Next, send an e-mail to our training director at training@scadradio.org expressing your interest. They will reply with all the details of our training program, which can be completed in as much time as it takes to watch a clock for three hours. (You do the math — we’re rock ‘n’ roll people.)
If you’d like to scope out the territory before you commit to anything, please attend one of our weekly staff meetings on Fridays at 2 p.m. in Room 128 of Keys Hall (516 Abercorn Street, first floor). There are fewer or no meetings during the summer and breaks between quarters, but you’re always welcome to stop by for a tour.
Upon successful completion of the training program, you’ll be assigned an on-air shift. Kind of scary, huh?
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How many DJs does the station need?
Tons. Our goal is to have the station staffed by live DJs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To do this, we’ll need an unstoppable force of interested, committed and dependable student DJs. Every quarter we lose a handful of DJs to graduation, alien abduction and other circumstances beyond our control. As a result, we are always on the prowl for new recruits.
Nothing. Zero. Nada. However, they derive the satisfaction and excellent experience that comes from working at a college station. Oh, and did we mention free music and the ability to out-geek all their friends who learn about new music by watching “The OC?”
Also, all DJs have the opportunity to submit music to the music director for review and possible use on the station. What’s more, they gain the respect and fanatical devotion of their listening audience.
So the station has an all-volunteer staff?
Not exactly. The members of station’s student management staff (general manager, program director, music director, web director, promotions director, news director, production director and assistant directors) receive a small stipend each month, so they can each buy an ice cream and soda pop.
E-mail radio@scad.edu for more information on available stipended positions.
What kind of music will the station play?
The goal of SCAD Radio is to reflect the creativity and diversity of the SCAD student body. That said, the station has a sound that is educational, ambitious and entertaining. (We stole that description from “Sesame Street.”) One of the guiding philosophies is to provide music not currently heard on the Savannah airwaves or on MTV, VH1 and BET. The station focuses on new and innovative artists from all genres and pays special attention to local acts. The station’s “regular rotation” is made up of a smorgasbord of styles, and specialty shows are dedicated to individual genres of music. So, we’re like all-you-can-eat music buffet — but please get a clean plate before you go back for more.
How can I submit music for airplay consideration?
Contact our music director at music@scadradio.org for specific instructions.
