Introduction to Radio Programme

Paper Code:

RPP-131

Credits:

3

Contact Hours:

90.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course will enable the students to -

To understand the history of Journalism
To identify different Radio broadcasting patterns
To learn the skills of Script writing for Radio
To understand the technical aspect of broadcast
To Identify the conventions of the electronic media

Learning Outcomes:

After doing the course the student will be able to

Understand the types of radio.
Familiarize with the basic techniques of broadcasting. .
Have understanding of electronic media content creation.
Have the knowledge of commercial and community broadcasting

History-Growth and Development of Radio in India
Various stages of Electronic Innovation.
Radio as a medium

Catagorization of Stations-MW, SW and FM.
Functions & Characteristics of Radio
Radio verses T.V (comparison audio/visual).

Types of Radio and its Reach
Entertainment Radio, Community Radio, Internet Radio, Satellite Radio.

Organizational set-up of AIR, Various services of AIR.
Allotment of Radio frequency.
Commercial Radio and Community Radio.

Modern trends in broadcasting
Interactive broadcasting, Simple Interactive, Telephonic, Tele-conferencing.
Radio audience measurements systems (RAM, SMS IVRS and Phone calls)

References:

Digital Broadcasting Journalism (2003). J.K. Sharma. Authors Press, Delhi.
Handbook of Television and Radio Broadcasting (2009). Ved Prakesh Gandhi. Kanishka Publishers, Distributers, New Delhi.
Handbook of Journalism (2001). Concept Publishing Company New Delhi.
Mass Communication. (2002) Kumar K. Sage Publications .New Delhi.
Radio Broadcasting: A Reader's Guide (2012). Parameswaran. Authers Press, New Delhi.
Radio in New Avtar AM to FM (2011). Ambrish Saxena. Kanishka Publishers, Distributers, New Delhi
Radio and T.V. Journalism (1989). K. M. Shrivastava Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Radio Production (2005). McLeish. Focal Press, Burlington, USA.

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