Module Details

Module Code: MEDI H2606
Module Title: Radio
Title: Radio
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Marcus Lehnen
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to enable the student to develop skills and techniques that relate to radio and podcast production.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of recording location and studio sound for radio and podcasts.
LO2 Display knowledge of industry standard audio production/manipulation software.
LO3 Examine and troubleshoot sound recordings as well as post-production sound mixing in studio and on location.
LO4 Encode emotion through the use of audio multi-track layering.
LO5 Demonstrate the ability to plan, develop and produce content for radio and podcasts in a creative manner.
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
Introduction: Radio & Podcast
Production planning & research for radio & podcast. Production techniques. Planning & producing live & recorded broadcasts. Production roles. Editorial decision-making.
Radio Sound Production for different genres
A study of radio content to include: chat show, news, vox pops, documentary & advertising content.
Radio & Audio Production - Practical
Pre-production audio - planning to produce audio content for radio, documentary and podcasts. Production audio - recording location and studio sound for various genres. Post-production audio - mixing post-production sound for various genres.
Radio Shows
Planning and producing radio shows. Content needed, studio set-ups, microphone set-ups and live sound mixing.
Radio Documentary
Elements needed to produce a radio documentary including: research & recce, content, recording contributors, recording at different locations, post-production.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class tests will assess the relevant learning outcomes.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
An individual or team project will involve the production of a podcast series.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will plan and produce a radio show.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
• Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.

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
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Robert McLeish & Jeff Link. (2016), Radio Production, 6th. Focal Press, New York, p.418.
  • Hugh Chignell. (2009), Key Concepts in Radio Studies, SAGE Publications Ltd.
  • Woody Woodhall. (2010), Audio Production and Postproduction, Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • Joel Krantz. (2013), Pro Tools 10 Advanced Post Production Techniques, Cengage Learning.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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