Radio Course
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Summary
The Radio Course is a hands-on practical guide to producing and presenting 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 in-house radio station. If you already have some radio experience then head to the Advanced Radio Course. Content
How Radio works Types of radio license - FM, RSL, community, digital Roles in radio: station manger to broadcast assistant The hourly clock: 24 hour scheduling Programming: music, news, features, idents and trailers
Vox Pops Content - what is a vox pop? Preparation: Finding a subject and phrasing your questions Portable recorders and how to use them Mic technique and recording Interviewing techniques
Show Elements The opener - introducing yourself Writing and presenting links Segueways - when and how to use them Writing and presenting features for your audience
Planning Your Show Identifying your audience Music policy - playlist or specialist? Creating idents and slogans Timing - using the hourly clock to plot out your show
Interviews & Running Order Approaching your interviewee: booking the interview 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 - the brief, the concept and the 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 Style and presentation do's and don'ts Contacting Programme Controllers
Live Show Present and record your show on Point Blank Radio!
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