Radio Broadcasting and Programming (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24JMC325(B)
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to have functional knowledge of radio presentation and storytelling techniques, explore production processes and technological advancements, analyse the value of creativity in radio programming, observe trends in radio digitisation, and experience studio working processes.

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24JMC325(B)

 

Radio Broadcasting and Programming

(Practical)

CO139: Enhance oral communication skills- demonstrate basic functional knowledge of radio presentation and storytelling techniques.

CO140: Examine and experience Production Process and Technological Advancements. 

CO141: Enhance written communication skills- analyse the creative aspect in Radio Programing.

CO142: Evaluate the changing trends through digitization of Radio.

CO143: Examine and experience the working process in studio.

CO144: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

 

Approach in teaching:

Lecture cum Discussion

Tool (Power Point Presentation)

Analysing different Radio reports.

Case study methodology can be applied.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

 

Class test,

Continuous Assessment Test

Semester end examination

Assignments

 

18.00
Unit I: 
Production Process
  • Production - Planning, R&D and Execution

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Radio Presentation and Storytelling Techniques
  • Radio Presentation/ RJing - Various Radio programme formats: Writing, Recording, Editing and Mixing
  • Storytelling / Radio Drama (choice between the two): Writing, Recording, Directing and Editing + Mixing

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Creative perspectives in Radio Programing
  • Radio Creatives and Commercials: Writing, Recording, Editing and Mixing

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Digitization of Radio
  • Radio and Digitisation: Adequate Usage of Social Media and Podcasting
  • Hands-On Practice in relation to Radio

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Dynamics of Broadcasting
  • Sportscast, Weathercast, Special announcements, Interviews
  • Documentaries: Writing, Recording and Editing

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Barzman, A. (2004). Radio Advertising- A Guide to Creating, Voicing and Producing   Great Radio Commercials. Chandigarh. Unistar Books Pvt. Ltd.
  • Fossard, Esta De and Riber, J. (2005). Writing and Producing Radio Dramas. NewDelhi. SAGE Publications.
  • Gandhi, Ved P. (2009). Handbook of Television and Radio Broadcasting. New Delhi.Kanishka Publishers and Distributors.
  • Kumar, Dilip (2017). Radio Journalism and Production. New Delhi. Galgotia Publishing Company

 

References: 
  • Hausman, C., Messere, F. and O’Donnell, Lewis B. (2012). Modern Radio Production: Production, Programming and Performance. Boston. Wadsworth.
  • Keith, Michael C. (2010). The Radio Station: Broadcast Satellite and Internet Oxford. Focal Press.
  • Richard, A. (1971). Radio Programme Production: A Manual for Training. Paris. UNESCO.
  • McLeish, R. (2005). Radio Production. Burlington, USA. Focal Press.
  • Neelamkar, M. (2017). Radio Programme Production. New Delhi. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
  • Parameswaran. (2012). Radio Broadcasting: A Reader's Guide. New Delhi. Authors Press.
  • Saxena, A. (2011).  Radio in New Avtar: AM to FM. New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers and Distributors.
  • Wadia, A. (2008). Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends. New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers and Distributors.

E-Resources

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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