Radio Programme Production

Paper Code: 
25JMC222
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives

This course shall enable the students to analyze the Studio: Acoustics, Signals, and latest recording technologies by exploring broadcasting techniques through radio programming and crafting Radio Advertisements through Strategic programming.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcome (COs)

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course    Code

Course Title

25JMC

222

Radio Programme Production

(Theory)

CO49:Enumerate the evolution of Radio Broadcasting in India 

CO50: Students will examine basic functioning of radio programming, production and integration

CO51: Students will observe and analyse and learn about the Studio: Acoustics, Signals, and experience latest recording technologies

CO52: Students will analyse broadcasting techniques through radio programming

CO53: Students will craft and develop radio advertisements through strategic programming techniques

CO54: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Lecture cum Discussion Tool and Radio news bulletin writing, production of various radio programmes

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation,  Field work

 

Class test,

Continuous Assessment Test

Semester end examination

Assignments

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I: Exploring the Dynamic World of Radio Broadcasting
  •  Evolution of Radio
  • Characteristics of Radio
  • FM channels
  • Community Radio Stations
  • General Principles of Writing for Radio
  • Internet Radio
  • Podcasts
  • Sound Recordings
  • Management and Hierarchy in Radio Structure
  • Roles and Responsibilities.

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II: Exploring Radio Programming, Production, and Integration
  • Format of Radio Programmes News, Announcement, Talk, Interviews, Studio Discussions Radio Feature, Radio Documentary, Radio Drama, Phone-in Programmes
  • Radio News Sources
  • Radio Grammar, Diction, Modulation and Voice Over
  • Radio Terminologies
  • Thinking Audio
  • Radio integration with social media
12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III: Unveiling the Studio
  • Broadcast Studio - Types and Acoustics
  • Analogue and Digital Signals
  • Digital Recording; Equipments in Studio
  • Audio editing using Audio Softwares
  • Microphones and Outdoor Recorders: Types and Uses
  • Field Recording Skills,
  • Types of Mixers and Speakers
12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV: Broadcasting Techniques
  • Studio Production - Radio Newsreel and Current Affairs
  • Recording a programme in local language.
  • Discussions
  • Music Management
  • Outdoor Broadcast of Sports
  • Elections and Mega Events     
12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V :Crafting Radio Advertisements and Strategic Programming

                                                                             

  • Radio Advertisements - Social and Commercials (Spots, Jingles, RJ Mentions, Sparklers)
  • Programming Planning for a Radio Station
  • Conceptualization
  • Brand Values, Brand identity, persona and stand-out strategies 
Essential Readings: 

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. New Delhi.SAGE Publications.
  • Gandhi,VedP.(2009). Handbook of Television and Radio Broadcasting. New Delhi.Kanishka Publishers and Distributors.
  • Kumar.Dilip (2017). Radio Journalism and Production. New Delhi. Galgolia Publishing Company
  • McLeish, R. (2005).Radio Production. Burlington, USA. Focal Press.
  • Neelamkar, M. (2017). RadioProgrammeProduction.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.
References: 

Suggested Readings:

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

E-Resources:

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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