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Course Description
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Course Name
Radio Workshop
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Host University
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Location
Madrid, Spain
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Area of Study
Communication Studies, Radio - Television - Film
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COMPETENCES AND SKILLS THAT WILL BE ACQUIRED AND LEARNING RESULTS.1.Understand and be able to analyze how radio broadcasting works and evolves, developing a critical approach to radio listening and practice.2.Learn to communicate and inform through the medium3.Perform the necessary practical exercises to produce, broadcast and/or record radio programmes using relevant technical and aesthetic criteriaObjective: offer an introduction to radio broadcasting through a workshop based on the study of the basics of radiocommunication and information (theoretical knowledge and practical training).DESCRIPTION OF CONTENTS: PROGRAMME1.Radio broadcasting: the basics1.1.Definition and characterization of the medium1.2.Technical and operational aspects1.3.The language of radio1.4.Writing and reading for the ear2.Production, broadcasting and recording2.1.Definitions2.2.Techniques2.3.The making of a programme2.4.The work of the producer2.5.The script3.Radio programming3.1.Genres3.1.1.Factual genres3.1.2.Fictional genres3.1.3.Opinion and genres3.2.Types of radio stations and programmes4.Advertising and audiences4.1.The target audience4.2.Radio commercials4.3.Selling airtimeLEARNING ACTIVITIES AND METHODOLOGYLectures will be accompanied by the highest possible number of practical exercises which will present anincreasing degree of complexity. The final aim is that the students produce and broadcast ¿live¿ a radioprogramme and create and mantain an audio blog.1.Theoretical lessons (classroom)Study the basics of radio broadcasting in order to learn to communicate and inform through the medium. Be able to analyze how radio works and evolves developing a critical approach (listening sessions, academic discussions).2.Practical sessions (radio studios)Produce, broadcast and/or record group and individual production projects. Produce to broadcast live a radioprogramme using relevant criteria.3. Student's workAchieve a good balance between the study of theory and the practical action (group and individual exercises).ASSESSMENT SYSTEM:CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTDue to fact that the subject is organised mainly as a workshop, training is essential. Therefore, attendance andpractical exercises are mandatory. The latter will represent 50% of the final global mark (continuous evaluation,group and individual exercises). The final exam will be translated into 50% of the final global mark.Sitting for the final exam is obligatory and the passing score is 5/10. Passing score for continuous assessment is also 5/10.Attendance is obligatory to both, practical and theoretical sessions.ASSESSMENT IN JUNEDue to fact that the subject is organised mainly as a workshop, training is essential. Therefore, assessment in the June call includes both a theoretical and practical part. The passing score is 5/10 for each of these two parts.% end-of-term-examination: 50% of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals?): 50BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY- HENDRICKS, J. A. The Palgrave Handbook of Global Radio., Palgrave Macmillan, 2012- CHANTLER, P. & STEWART, P. (2003). Basic radio journalism., Oxford: Focal Press..- FLEMING, C. (2002). The radio handbook., London: Routledge..- HENDY, D. (2000). Radio in the global age., Cambridge: Polity Press..- McLEISH, R. (2005). Radio production. Fifth edition., Oxford: Focal Press..- KEITH, M. (2007). The radio station: Broadcast, Satellite & Internet. Seventh edition., Burlington: Elsevier..- GALLEGO, I. & GARCÍA LEIVA, M. T. (2012). Sintonizando el futuro: radio y producción sonora en el siglo XXI,Madrid: IORTVE..- HENDY, D. (2000). Radio in the global age., Cambridge: Polity Press..- ARNHEIM, R. Radio, Faber & Faber, 1936
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