GK radio studio and music library
Access to production studio, portable MD, production music library, audio editing.

Portfolio comprising a production diary for the sequence of shows undertaken one live radio programme (length by negotiation according to content, but typically 1 hour) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2 & 4]

Individual written evaluation of the live show 1200 words [Learning Outcomes 3 & 4]

Workshops at the start of the module will establish and examine the kinds of criteria stations and their audiences apply in evaluating the qualities of live radio presentation. Questions of technique and programme structure and preparation will be discussed. The remainder of the module is self-managed with regular individual supervision. As in a normal radio station you will typically work on the module either as a solo presenter or as one of a pair of presenters. This you will agree with your supervisor prior to finalising your slot with GK Radio. The onus is on you to work within the GK Radio (or, exceptionally, other) organization. Your supervisor's role is to support the development of your programme and presentation: not to negotiate with GK Radio on your behalf.

This 15 credit module is for Level 2 students who negotiate a regular slot on GK Radio. (Exceptionally live presenting work on another broadcast station during the semester may be acceptable as an alternative.) The aim is to assess your work as a live presenter, operating a self-op studio, in the environment of a real radio station, from the point of negotiating your programme content with the station's management committee, through to completing a series of shows and your own final evaluation of the content you have created and of your development of your own presentation skills.

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