MDIA 3322 - Radio Production B
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MDIA 3322 Course Radio Production B Coordinating Unit Media Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Prerequisites MDIA 2322 Incompatible MDIA 3304 Restrictions Available to BMedia students only Quota A quota will apply Assessment Continuous assessment work performance 40%, workshop participation 10%, self-assessment exercise 10%, portfolio of work 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Michael Wilmore
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate ability to work as part of a radio production team in live to air broadcasts 2 Demonstrate ability in live to air presentation and production of a weekly radio program 3 Research and development story ideas 4 Prepare radio scripts and edit plans 5 Demonstrate knowledge in operating the studio panel, portable recorders, and digital editing software 6 Demonstrate knowledge in production and presentation of pre-recorded packages and program promos 7 Demonstrate knowledge in production and uploading of online content for the station website University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1, 2 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1, 2 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5, 6, 7 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-7 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
All students will be required to work as part of a production team on a weekly one-hour live to air radio program broadcast on Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM. In addition, a series of workshops will be offered to develop skills in a range of areas including program design, vocal presentation, research and development of story ideas and producing packages.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
3 hours contact per week 36 hours per semester 6 hours program preparation per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours reading per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Introduction and Radio Adelaide induction Week 2 Identify, research and allocate stories/News sources and media releases/Studio refresher and Adobe Audition update/Mix program theme & program promo Week 3 Introduction to new playout system, DAD/Ingest theme and other content to DAD/Finalise promo and schedule for broadcast/Upload content to Station website Week 4 Finish editing stories/Ingest content to DAD/Prepare program 1 running sheet/Studio rehearsal of program 1 Week 5 On air at Radio Adelaide Week 6 On air at Radio Adelaide Week 7 On air at Radio Adelaide Week 8 On air at Radio Adelaide Week 9 On air at Radio Adelaide Week 10 On air at Radio Adelaide Week 11 On air at Radio Adelaide Week 12 On air at Radio Adelaide -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Continuous assessment - overall performance and contribution Formative and Summative 40% 1-7 Portfolio of work Formative and Summative 40% 1-7 Participation and attendance Formative and Summative 10% 1-7 Self assessment exercise Formative and Summative 10% 1-7 Assessment Detail
Continuous Assessment (40%): Continuous Assessment will consider the following:• development of a program format in conjunction with the rest of the team• production of stories relevant to the program format.• script writing, interviewing and editing• competence in fulfilling different production roles including panel operator,presenter, program producer and contributing producer.• working to deadline and as a team member• attendance at production meetings and contribution to online program forum• critical appraisal of one’s own and others’ work at post production meetings• contribution of online content to the program page on the station website
Portfolio of work (40%): Students compile a portfolio of four pieces of work demonstrating aptitude in turnin gstories and issues relevant to the program brief and target audience into engaging radio with high production values.
Participation & Attendance (10%): Students are required to attend and to participate in scheduled lectures and workshops.
Self Assessment Exercise (10%): 1000 words in length. Drawing on their understanding of radio production, in both a theoretical and practical context, students give a brief evaluation of their portfolio and contribution towards the weekly program on which they worked.Submission
School of Humanities, level 7, Napier Building.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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