| Title: | Audio Broadcasting |
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| Long Title: | Audio Broadcasting |
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| Field of Study: |
Journalism
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
ROSE MC GRATH |
| Module Author: |
BRIAN DOYLE |
| Module Description: |
This module will enable the students to learn the skills of radio including news, programmes and documentary making. Writing for radio is a different discipline to writing for print so these skills will then be utilised in all relevant aspects of new media. Students will learn how to research facts, source relevant interviewees, record interviews for sound and write for radio and bulletins and longer narrative pieces. The module will explain why stories are selected and how a running order is composed. Students learn how to create and use sound to maximise their potential in both broadcast and new media. Practical news days will allow them to compose and edit their own audio visual programmes under tight deadlines.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Construct and edit radio bulletins to an industry standard |
| LO2 |
Conduct assignments and construct accurate and concise reports to an industry standard |
| LO3 |
Research and evaluate facts and develop interview skills |
| LO4 |
Discuss the potential of audio visual journalism in new media |
| LO5 |
Apply strong editorial judgement |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Audio Documentary
Students will explore examples of creative, effective, impactful documentaries. Group work to develop storytelling techniques. Sourcing and stimulating ideas. Interacting with Participants and contributors.
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Radio News
Students will be offered a sound knowledge of the many different genres of radio news from commercial to public service; understand how to compile a radio report and bulletin; understand the difference between a news report and a package.
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News Days
Students will be sent on real news assignments locally to conduct genuine interviews in the field. They will then edit and compile TV and radio bulletins with their own material, deciding on running orders, how to compile stories and check facts and procedures.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Written Report |
An outline of the content and format of the audio project. This should include background to the story being covered, the list of proposed interviewees, the structure of the project and a description of the audio elements to be used. |
2,3,4,5 |
30.0 |
Week 6 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Construction of a Radio Package using supplied material |
1,3 |
20.0 |
Week 9 |
| Project |
Broadcast Project – construction of original radio package |
1,2,3,5 |
50.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lectures on the essential skills of broadcasting |
1.5 |
Every Week |
1.50 |
| Lab |
Practical Audio editing |
1.5 |
Every Week |
1.50 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Learners' practice of broadcasting skills |
4.0 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Carla Schroder 2011, The Book of Audacity, No Starch Press [ISBN: 1-59327-270-7]
- Adobe Creative Team 2014, Adobe Audition CC Classroom in a Book [ISBN: 978-032192953]
- Jenni Mills 2004, The broadcast voice, Focal Oxford [ISBN: 0240519396]
- Peter Stewart 2006, Essential radio skills, A & C Black London [ISBN: 0713679131]
- Valerie Geller 2007, Creating Powerful Radio [ISBN: 0240519280]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Jim Beaman 2006, Programme Making for Radio [ISBN: 0415365724]
- John Horgan 2004, Broadcasting and Public Life - RTE News and Current Affairs, Four Courts Press Dublin [ISBN: 1851828397]
- Jim Beaman 2000, Interviewing for radio [ISBN: 0415229103]
- Hugh Chignell 2009, Key Concepts in Radio Studies [ISBN: 1412935172]
- Charlie Bird with Kevin Rafter 2006, This is Charlie Bird, Gill & Macmillan Dublin [ISBN: 978-0717140756]
- Tim Pat Coogan 2008, A memoir, Weidenfeld & Nicolson London [ISBN: 0297851101]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: RA community radio resources page.
- Website: Prometheus Radio Project
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