Script Planning, Positioning and developing Scripts for TV and Film, Zaza, T, Focal Press 1993 (808.23)
Alternative Scriptwriting, Dancyger K. 2nd ed. 1995 (808.23)
Techniques of the Sound Studio, Nisbett, A. Focal press (621.3893)
Sound and Recording: An Introduction, Rumsay & McCormick, Focal press 1997 (681.3893)
Developing Story Ideas, Rabiger, Michael, 808.23, Writing
Specific Key text details for the project production will be supplied with the module pack

Recommended
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the process and production skills involved in the recording of a `live' radio drama. You will be given an overview of writing for characters, situations and locations. Topics will include reviewing radio drama for different audiences; the soap opera and developing an idea for the spoken word, studying character analysis and the use of sfx for placement and perspective. You will be involved in the production of a short 'live' radio drama. This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to practice and develop technical skills in audio/live radio production, group communication and job responsibility.

[Learning Outcomes 1-4] will be continually assessed by group workshops, seminars and 100% coursework comprising a research file and radio drama production.

Technical instruction and workshop demonstrations. You will be shown how to handle equipment, processes and materials safely and effectively. Health & Safety.
Lectures to the whole group where you will be introduced to the production process for live radio drama.
Small group sessions (seminars, crits, tutorials, group bonding exercises) where you will contribute to the discussions, engage in debate about issues raised, present the results of your research & your work in progress & receive constructive feedback from your peers and staff when appropriate.
Independent study in support of your project work. You will need to undertake a number of activities when not involved in taught or participation sessions. These will include researching & documenting your project & the preparation of your work for assessment.

Access to the Digital Media Centre re; film/programme production / post production facilities
Specific details of equipment and facilities will be supplied with the module pack.

Specialist computing facilities

Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentations will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities - the exception being the 'studio browsers' which are located in base rooms/studios and will provide mainly email and internet access which are provided by the Faculty.

Specialist skills 'modulettes' will be assigned to this module. A comprehensive list of the modulettes is available from the Faculty Office, together with the current operational parameters for the modulettes (instruction description, maximum group size, time allocation, level etc). Some modules will have will have more than one modulette assigned to it and this information will also be held by the Faculty Office.