Module Details

Module Code: PUBL C2806
Module Title: Creative Radio and Storytelling
Title: Creative Radio and Storytelling
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Irene McCormick
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop competencies in audio broadcast media production underpinned by academic theory and industry research.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compose media texts appropriate for different audiences.
LO2 Unpack and judge media texts.
LO3 Demonstrate the ability to plan, design and implement audio media projects
LO4 Develop interpersonal and media networking skills underpinned by professional behaviours.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Media Practice
Creating audio for broadcast; storytelling; platform studies; interviewing
Media Theory
Radio studies; digital audio studies; audience studies; theories of storytelling
Professional Behaviours
Project managment; team and executive relationships; pitching;
Media Writing
Writing proposals; pitching; writing scripts; writing briefs
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment30.00%
Practical70.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Scripting, call sheets and pre-production work. Professional actitivies associated with the management of media projects inlcuding presentations.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Radio and audio pieces suitable for broadcast
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Student will resubmit failed components

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and research Every Week 1.00 1
Lab/Lecture Contact Design and creation of audio texts for broadcast. Listening activities. Team work projects. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Creation of audio texts for broadcast. CA activities. Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rick Kaempfer,John Swanson. (2004), The Radio Producer's Handbook, Allworth Press, p.237, [ISBN: 1581153880].
  • Peter Stewart. (2010), Essential Radio Skills, A&C Black, p.416, [ISBN: 1408121794].
  • Valerie Geller. (2011), Beyond Powerful Radio, Taylor & Francis, p.512, [ISBN: 0240522249].
  • Christopher Booker. (2019), The Seven Basic Plots, Bloomsbury Continuum, p.736, [ISBN: 1472976185].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • GAIL. SEDORKIN. (2021), Interviewing, Routledge, p.216, [ISBN: 0367718502].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: