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:
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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
%
Project
60.00%
Practical
40.00%
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