Sid W. Richardson Communications Center
At the Richardson Communications Center, students have access to an interactive multimedia lab, two television stations with control rooms, and the students for KRTU-FM - which is not only the campus radio station, but also San Antonio's largest outlet for jazz music. Cutting edge media facilities include high definition, digital radio and television stations as well as state-of-the-art work stations for digital design, journalism, and gaming.
TigerTV is Trinity's 24/7 campus television station, operating within the Department of Communication. TigerTV is an "in-house internship" opportunity that provides important additions to graduates' resumes and portfolios, no matter what their career path.
Work at the station provides valuable hands-on experience in communication, broadcasting, public relations, business, marketing, management, accounting, art, digital art, and interactive multimedia storytelling. Students may get involved their first semester at Trinity.
In 2010, TigerTV unveiled its renovated digital HD facilities. The new, state-of-the art studios include broadcast quality high-definition video production and recording equipment and an enlarged production control facility. The studio supports up to five HD cameras and has a new 20-foot green-screen wall, as well as the latest DMX lighting systems. A satellite newsroom area includes two robotic HD cameras and a standard-definition interview area. A new satellite dish and arrangement with CNN allows students to access CNN news feeds for broadcast.
Whether it's writing, directing, camera work, technical work, or on-camera talent, TigerTV allows students a broad range of experiential opportunities. Our student-produced programs include "Newswave," a thirty-minute live broadcast news program; "Studio 21," a music and entertainment news program; and "The Not So Late Show," a talk and comedy program. San Antonio's Time Warner cable system carries TigerTV on cable channel 98.
KRTU 91.7 FM is Trinity's FCC-licensed, professional radio station, broadcasting since 1976. It is noncommercial and listener supported, with formats that include: jazz and indie/alternative rock. All formats are programmed, hosted and managed by Trinity University students under supervision of KRTU's professional staff.
The station offers an exciting opportunity for students to become involved in professional broadcasting. One-hour apprenticeships courses in radio hosting, production, development, and management help students learn what it takes to work for and manage a professional media outlet. Interested and committed students also may explore opportunities for internships and paid management positions.
In 2007, KRTU joined the first wave of radio stations in the country to begin broadcasting in HD digital audio. The conversion to the new format was made possible through a technology grant provided by the AT&T Foundation. What started as a strictly volunteer lab is now a highly-active media outlet that ties professional staff with community volunteers and students working as interns, managers and on-air hosts.
KRTU broadcasts are available across the San Antonio area in high definition and worldwide via the Web. Popular shows include "The Blue Note Hour," "The Latin Jazz Brunch," "The Jazz Voice," "The Diggin' Deep Soul Shakedown" and "The Blues Review."