JOU5102 - Radio Broadcasting

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the current radio marketplace
Research, conduct, edit and cue a radio interview to meet the expectations of a given audience;
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the practices involved in producing a radio news bulletin
Work effectively to produce a radio news bulletin and to critically evaluate the process

Content:

This module provides an understanding of radio and its current context. It examines the different marketplaces / audiences relevant to radio and provides tuition in interview skills, writing for radio and the skills needs to compile, write and deliver a news bulletin.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module is taught via a series of interactive workshops which use innovative and creative teaching methods in order to foster student engagement and develop practical skills. The focus is on student-centred practice, using a broad range of simulated and live news exercises which allow the cohort to use their practical skills in safe environment where they benefit from tutor feedback and mentoring on an ongoing basis.

Workshops
Contact hours: 40
Intended group size: 24

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Radio interview portfolio to normally include a 2'30" interview with an allocated target interviewee, a cue as if for use in a news sequence programme and a critically reflective report on the process.
News bulletin to normally include a 3-minute radio news bulletin for a specified audience in which all elements have been written by the individual trainee and which includes at least one example of each of the following: a) Radio copy story, b) Voicer, c) Audio cue and cut. Voicers must be read by other trainees on a co-operative basis. Will also include a critically reflective report on the process

Assessment:

001 Radio Interview Portfolio 3 mins plus reflective report during sem 1 30%
002 News Bulletin Portfolio 3 mins plus reflective report end of sem 1 70%


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