Radio Broadcasting and Programming: Theory

Paper Code: 
JMC 324 (B)
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • Understanding the opportunities in the field of broadcasting and convergence.
  • Understand strength of radio as a medium for multiple career options.
  • Understand and refine skills required for the broadcast industry.

Learning Outcome:

  1. Students will be able to work in the broadcast world by learning audio skills, formats and techniques
  2. Students will be acquainted with the complete process of radio production and functioning of a radio station.
  3. Students will be able to write and plan for radio programmes.
  4. Students will be able to understand and do tracking, pitching and negotiation.

 

Course Outcome (COs):

 

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

JMC

324 (B)

 

Radio Broadcasting and Programming: Theory

 

CO75(B):Students will be able to work in the broadcast world by learning audio skills, formats and techniques

CO76(B):Students will be acquainted with the complete process of radio production and functioning of a radio station.

CO77 (B): Students will be able to write and plan for radio programmes.

CO78 (B): Students will be able to understand and do tracking, pitching and negotiation.

 

Approach in teaching:

Lecture cum Discussion

Tool(Power Point Presentation)

Analyzing 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

 

10.00
Unit I: 

Broadcast Spectrum management in India, The Medium: Role of Sound, Characteristics, Strengths and Limits, Broadcasting Techniques, New Forms and Formats, Role of MIB and Guidelines 

20.00
Unit II: 

Breathing and Voice Exercises, Speech Training, Diaphragmatic Breathing, Speech and Diction, Copy and Commercial writing, Preparing audition recording

 

20.00
Unit III: 

Public Service Broadcasting- Broadcasting policy, Broadcasting code and limitations, AIR and Private Broadcasters, Commercial Broadcasting policy, Community Radio policy

 

20.00
Unit IV: 

Newsroom organization and structure and functions, Different editorial positions in newsroom and their roles and responsibilities, Managing News Bulletins, Headlines, Radio News Magazine, Podcasting

 

20.00
Unit V: 

Off air/On air studios and their working, Online Sound Editing, Online Sound editing software, Newsroom software, Phone-In and Radio Bridge

 

Essential Readings: 

Barzman, A. (2004). Radio Advertising- A Guide to Creating, Voicing and Producing Great Radio Commercials. Chandigarh.Unistar Books Pvt. Ltd.

2.    Fossard, Esta De &Riber, J. (2005).Writing and Producing Radio Dramas. New Delhi.SAGE Publications.

3.   Gandhi,VedP .(2009). Handbook of Television and Radio Broadcasting. New Delhi.Kanishka Publishers and Distributors.

4.    Kumar Dilip (2017). Radio Journalism and Production. New Delhi. Galgotia Publishing Company

5.    McLeish, R. (2005).Radio Production. Burlington, USA. Focal Press.

6.    Neelamkar.M. (2017),Radio Programme Production.New Delhi. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

7.    Parameswaran. (2012). Radio Broadcasting: A Reader's Guide. New Delhi. Authors Press.

8.    Saxena, A. (2011).  Radio in New Avtar: AM to FM.New Delhi. Kanishka Publishers and Distributors.

9.    Wadia, A. (2008). Film Television and Radio Production: Elements Dimensions and Trends. New Delhi.Kanishka Publishers and Distributors.

 

References: 

1. Hausman, C., Messere, F. and O’Donnell, Lewis B. (2012).Modern Radio Production: Production, Programming and Performance. Boston. Wadsworth.

2.    Keith,Michael C. (2010). The Radio Station: Broadcast Satellite and Internet Oxford. Focal Press.

3.    Richard, A. (1971). Radio Programme Production: A Manual for Training. Paris. UNESCO.

4.    Thomson, R. (2010). Writing for Broadcast Journalists. New York.Routledge.

 

 

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