Radio Programme Production

Paper Code: 
JMC 222
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course shall enable the students to -

  • Understand the evolution of Radio in India and Audio as a medium.
  • Understand various formats of Radio and basic functioning of Broadcast Industry.
  • Understand the types of studio and setup required for Radio broadcasting.

 

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 production of radio news bulletins and programmes.
  3. Students will be able to do radio interviews, make radio promos and jingles.
  4. Students will be able to use audio editing software and produce programmes.
  5. Students will be able to undertake radio programme production in different formats.

 

Course Outcome (COs)

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper   Code

Paper Title

JMC

222

Radio Programme Production

CO35:Students will be able to work in the broadcast world by learning audio skills, formats and techniques

CO36: Students will be acquainted with the production of radio news bulletins and programmes.

CO37: Students will be able to do radio interviews, make radio promos and jingles.

CO38: Students will be able to use audio editing software and produce programmes.

CO39: Students will be able to undertake radio programme production in different formats.

 

 

Approach in teaching:

Lecture cum Discussion Tool and Radio news bulletin writing

Lecture cum Discussion Tool and production of radio interview, promo and jingle.

Lecture cum Discussion Tool and writing practice.

Lecture cum Discussion Tool and production of various radio programmes.

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: 

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

 

15.00
Unit II: 

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: 

Broadcast Studio - Types and Acoustics. Analogue and Digital Signals; Digital Recording; Equipment 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: 

Studio Production - Radio Newsreel and Current Affairs, Discussions, Music Management, Outdoor Broadcast of Sports, Elections and Mega Events    

11.00
Unit V: 

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: 
  1. Barzman, A. (2004). Radio Advertising- A Guide to Creating, Voicing and Producing Great Radio Commercials. Chandigarh.Unistar Books Pvt. Ltd.
  2. Fossard, Esta De and 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. Galgolia Publishing Company
  5. McLeish, R. (2005).Radio Production. Burlington, USA. Focal Press.
  6. Neelamkar.M. (2017),RadioProgrammeProduction.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.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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