Radio Course



Summary

 

The Radio Course provides hands-on practical training to students seeking to learn how to produce and present a radio show. Professional broadcasters with experience on BBC, Choice FM, Kiss FM and internet radio stations guide you through the skills you need to broadcast on FM or DAB, internet radio or via podcast. Students complete a showreel CD during the course and host their own live broadcast via Point Blank's radio station. If you have no previous experience and want to become a radio DJ then this course provides a great foundation from which to build your career. If you already have some radio experience and want to further your knowledge and expertise, then take a look at the Advanced Radio Course. Recently graduated student David Kirkwood is currently enjoying a long placement at BBC Radio 4.

Content

 

How Radio works

  • Licenses: FM, RSL, community, digital
  • Roles: station manager to broadcast assistant
  • The hourly clock: 24 hour scheduling
  • Programming: music, news, features, idents etc

 

Vox Pops

  • Content: what is a vox pop?
  • Finding a subject and phrasing your questions
  • Portable recorders and how to use them
  • Mic, recording and interview techniques

 

Show Elements

  • The opener: introducing yourself
  • Writing and presenting links
  • Segues: when and how to use them
  • Creating features for an audience

 

Planning Your Show

  • Identifying your audience
  • Music policy - playlist or specialist?
  • Creating idents and slogans
  • Timing: using the clock to plot out your show

 

Interviews & Running Order

  • Approaching and booking the interviewee
  • Preparing your questions
  • Types of interview and how to approach them
  • Interview tips, tricks and pitfalls

Writing for Radio

  • Radio dramas: engaging your audience
  • Creating trailers: brief, concept and message
  • Writing a script
  • Dialogue, music and sound effects

 

Documentaries & Reporting

  • Planning and research
  • Editing, Production and mixdown
  • Creating a radio package
  • Broadcast journalism and the law

 

Getting Work in Radio

  • What employers are looking for
  • Marketing yourself: CV's and showreels
  • Networking and contacts
  • Talent agencies and job sites

 

Putting Together a Demo

  • Professional tips on recording your demo
  • Market research and preparation
  • Recording and editing
  • Contacting Programme Controllers

 

Live Show

  • Present and record your show on Point Blank Radio!

Point Blank Radio

Listen to Point Blank Radio

Check out our cutting-edge radio station brought to you by students on our courses.

Annie Mac

Radio One DJ Annie Mac dropped in to the Point Blank studios to give a guest lecture. Watch the video to hear what advice she has for budding producers and presenters.

 

Featured student

Monki
Having studied the Radio Course at Point Blank, Lucy Monkman (aka Monki) is now hosting a morning show on Rinse FM.

 

Sponsored by

Choice FM

Choice FM is London's number one for Hip Hop and R&B. They are listening out for the hottest new broadcasting talent.

 

 
 Course Details

Duration: 3 Months

Price: £990.00

Course FAQ
 Available Dates
April 2012
July 2012
October 2012

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Payment Options

 Weekly Timetable

One daytime class
(11am - 6pm)

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