Module Descriptors
PRACTICAL RADIO SKILLS
FTVR40339
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
- 2ND PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Boyd, Stewart, Alexander (2008). Broadcast Journalism Focal Press
Crook, Tim (1999): Radio Drama Routledge,
Fleming, C. (2009). The Radio Handbook. London, Routledge.
McLeish, R. (2005). Radio Production (5th ed.). Oxford, Focal Press.
Hudson, G & Rowlands, S. (2007). The Broadcast Journalism Handbook. Harlow, Longman.
Starkey, G (2004) Radio in Context, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Truss, Lynne(2003). Eats, Shoots & Leaves Profile Books.
Crook, Tim (1999): Radio Drama Routledge,
Fleming, C. (2009). The Radio Handbook. London, Routledge.
McLeish, R. (2005). Radio Production (5th ed.). Oxford, Focal Press.
Hudson, G & Rowlands, S. (2007). The Broadcast Journalism Handbook. Harlow, Longman.
Starkey, G (2004) Radio in Context, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Truss, Lynne(2003). Eats, Shoots & Leaves Profile Books.
Module Learning Strategies
You will work both individually and in groups in two hour workshops incorporating lectures, viewing and listening, and tutorials. There will be practical training in editing software, with plenty of listening examples and exercises. You will discuss both written and audio work with tutors and your peers, considering the artistic and ethical results of your endeavours as well as the practical ones.
Key Information Set Data:
16% scheduled activities
84% independent guided study
Key Information Set Data:
16% scheduled activities
84% independent guided study
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to writing for radio:
Writing styles/formal conventions in different genres
Basic editorial skills (proof-reading, re-writing, polishing)
The message - cultural/social/philosophical approaches
Painting sound pictures, use of language, use of effects
Familiarisation with various script formats (drama, documentary, magazine, news)
Ideas (and how to get them)
Training on at least two audio editing software programmes. Sessions will also cover the craft, the purposes and the ethics of editing, including:
Editing for different kinds of programme,
Editing to retain the essence of the original,
Editing to length
Editing for clarity
Editing music
Mixing speech, music and sound effects
Writing styles/formal conventions in different genres
Basic editorial skills (proof-reading, re-writing, polishing)
The message - cultural/social/philosophical approaches
Painting sound pictures, use of language, use of effects
Familiarisation with various script formats (drama, documentary, magazine, news)
Ideas (and how to get them)
Training on at least two audio editing software programmes. Sessions will also cover the craft, the purposes and the ethics of editing, including:
Editing for different kinds of programme,
Editing to retain the essence of the original,
Editing to length
Editing for clarity
Editing music
Mixing speech, music and sound effects
Module Additional Assessment Details
Portfolio of written work 50%
A group project - a running order and script for a radio magazine programme, including promotional material (a voice trail, a listing and the text for a web page)
A complete short script for a radio drama or drama-documentary programme (7-10 pages, approx 7 - 10 minutes duration)
[Learning Outcomes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Portfolio of audio work 50% (final)
Two short editing exercises using different editing programs
An final editing exercise in which you will compile and edit a 5' piece of radio to a broadcast standard from supplied audio material.
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
Key Information Set Data:
100% practical
A group project - a running order and script for a radio magazine programme, including promotional material (a voice trail, a listing and the text for a web page)
A complete short script for a radio drama or drama-documentary programme (7-10 pages, approx 7 - 10 minutes duration)
[Learning Outcomes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Portfolio of audio work 50% (final)
Two short editing exercises using different editing programs
An final editing exercise in which you will compile and edit a 5' piece of radio to a broadcast standard from supplied audio material.
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
Key Information Set Data:
100% practical
Module Resources
Audio editing software
Media Centre
Listening facilities
Library
Scripts available on internet
Radio programmes available on internet
Blackboard
Media Centre
Listening facilities
Library
Scripts available on internet
Radio programmes available on internet
Blackboard