Radio Production 3

About this course

Participants develop a radio production portfolio by planning and producing magazine-style or breakfast programmes, incorporating interviews, vox pops and other recorded content. The course combines practical workshops with listening discussions, lectures, audiovisual presentations, and group and individual projects. Work includes recording on location, arranging remote interviews and applying broadcasting tools in the Morley Radio environment. The course concludes with a live broadcast as part of the Morley Radio Student Takeover, giving participants the opportunity to present their completed work.

What you'll learn

• Plan and produce a broadcast-ready magazine-style or breakfast radio show
• Present radio content in a live broadcast format
• Capture vox pops and interviews on location using portable recording equipment
• Arrange, conduct and record interviews with remote guests
• Apply broadcasting tools within the Morley Radio environment

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Improver, suggesting it is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental radio production techniques. It involves both collaborative and individual project work, along with homework. Basic computer skills are expected in the course entry information, while access to a home recording setup is strongly recommended.

• Includes group projects as well as individual assignments
• Requires a certain amount of work outside class
• Basic computer skills and file management are identified in the entry information

Before you go

• Homework is required.
• High volume levels may occur during the course; bringing ear plugs to each lesson is strongly encouraged.
• Participants should bring a pen and paper for notes and a USB memory stick for saving work.
• Access to a computer outside class is required for the course work.
• A portable recorder may be useful but is not essential.
• Handouts and other course materials are provided.