JOU6162 - Radio Production

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the regulatory environment within which radio broadcasters operate
2 Devise, plan and produce a radio package for a specified audience
3 Devise, plan and produce as a team a radio sequence programme in which each team member makes a clearly defined contribution
4 Critically evaluate the process and the finished product

Content:

The module builds on previous experience by providing opportunities for students to further develop their journalistic skills and general production skills, along with furthering their knowledge of the regulatory environment.
The module will consider the communication process involved in ‘live’ radio, as well as the news values and ethical issues involved in news programming.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Workshops
Contact hours 36
Number of Groups:Full cohort

Other assessment information

Portfolio 1 will normally require students to research and produce a 3'00" package (+/- 5") which reflects and showcases contrasting views on a topic of current news relevance. The package must have a presenter cue and be constructed to demonstrate appropriate production techniques such as music, sound effects, actuality sound, as-live links recorded on location, multi-layering of voices, intercutting of participants etc. Students must also write a reflective analysis of the process.

Portfolio 2 will normally include working as a team, produce a sequence programme - length to be determined by the size of the team (5 minutes per team member) and with each team member having a clearly defined contribution which includes their voice as a presenter, reporter and/or contributor. The programme should be based around the news agenda on a given day and should be delivered with relevance to and in a style suitable for a BBC Local Radio audience. Students will also be required to write a reflective analysis of the process, covering their individual contribution and the team's performance. (50%)

Assessment: