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TVR2002 Advanced Radio Production

Semester 1, 2023 Springfield On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Creative Arts
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

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Requisites

Pre-requisite: TVR1002
Enrolment is not permitted in TVR2002 if FTR2008 has been previously completed

Overview

Professionals in the radio industry require advanced levels of skills in broadcasting, building show promotions, writing and producing commercials. This course builds on the skills developed in TVR 1002, Introduction to Radio Production and as an advanced course will continue to reinforce and grow skills and foster knowledge in a range of experiences in line with industry expectations.
The student will apply the skills of the studio interview to the location interview opportunity. This should develop the use available sound, constructing a story and building on the concept of the Theatre of the Mind.

The use of outside broadcasts and live crosses will be new knowledge and skills will be taught through this course leading to the specialist course, TVR 3005.

Students will explore the use of a location for an interview. In this situation the use of existing sounds, placing the listener into the story is important. This will build on interview skills taught in FTR 1002. The on air experience will continue in this course expecting students to present a focussed, effective and engaging weekly radio show. The use of sound effects, music and other production values will be appropriately applied. Similarly the producer will actively be engaged in the show design, collaborative work and evidence of time management, show management and flexibility.

Students will have opportunities to go on placement and to gain insights from a range of guest speakers. Continuation of radio programs on UniSQ's Phoenix Radio as well as other opportunities to be part of program for commercial and other community radio stations will foster skill development and confidence. Students will become aware of the value of social media, a focus of this course for radio.

The student will learn to write and produce radio commercials and promotions. They will also commence outside broadcast work as part of their overall on-air experience.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Present quality on air content as a location story, with effective choice of story and location.
  2. Apply on air skills using a range of production elements and scripting
  3. Demonstrate producing skills in a variety of show locations
  4. Choose available sounds or created sounds to enhance productions
  5. Generate meaningful outside broadcasts or a series of live crosses that support the overall radio station goals.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Location audio recording 10.00
2. Use of foley sound, location audio and recording of material 10.00
3. Development of a location story – story antimony and use of pro-tools 10.00
4. On air show presentation 25.00
5. On air show producing 25.00
6. Understanding the radio station goals and strategies 10.00
7. Development and delivery of outside broadcast 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Geller, V 2012, Beyond Powerful Radio, Second edn, Focal Press, Burlington, MA.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Journal No 10 3
Assignments Practical Practical 3 No 25 2,5
Assignments Practical Practical 1 No 30 1,3,5
Assignments Practical Practical 2 No 35 1,4
Date printed 9 February 2024