Introduction to Radio Programme

Paper Code: 
RPP – 131
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Rationale

This course gives an in-depth introduction to radio broadcasting as a medium of  mass communication, its growth, development, concept of commercial and community radio, organizational structure for radio network, the modern trends and innovation in hardware and software and the nuances of radioing

Unit I: 

History – Growth and Development of radio in India; Various stages of electronic innovation. Radio as a medium

 

Unit II: 

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

 

Unit III: 

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

 

Unit IV: 

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

 Commercial Radio and  Community Radio.

 

Unit V: 

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

 

Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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