Subject - Recap 2004 / planning of recording.

Listen through old recordings. Plan recordings from schedule. Go through last assignment.

Outcome: Recap

Subject - Script Writing for Radio - Start news recording.

Plan and record and edit jingles. Use of compression in radio. Place bed music, research and record features.

Outcome: Consolidation of ideas into a recording

Subject - Script Writing for Radio main assignment.

Final edits of all jingles, news desk, script writing, research breaking stories, record and edit, and broadcast with feedback (created by students)

Outcome: Consolidation of ideas into a recording

Subject - Script Writing for Radio main assignment.

Look through Assignment 2 outcomes. Scan / preview Unit 14. Storm / buzz ideas for 30 min shows & audiences

Outcome: Generate suitable ideas for specific contexts and target audiences

Subject - Speech Package Production - Speech based packages

Chat show: set agenda / topics, record in studio as we discuss, edit down to half hour show, add in titles, credits and incidentals

Outcome: Identify opportunities for producing speech-based packages for radio

Subject - Speech Package Production - Specific contents & target audiences

Create a log of topics from previous recording for future editing. Devise 3 different shows / packages for different audiences and purposes. Demographics (age, gender, social class, ethnicity, interests…)

Outcome: Generate suitable ideas for specific contexts and target audiences

Subject - Speech Package Production - Research, select and evaluate (1)

Recap on audience, develop ideas of target groups, marginalised groups and inclusive programming.

Outcome: Research, select and evaluate appropriate interview material and facts

Subject - Speech Package Production - Research, select and evaluate (2)

Research program, e.g. Mini-doc on an incident around Halesowen / local at the weekend. Get eye-witness accounts, find police reports, speak with “experts” etc.

Outcome: Research, select and evaluate appropriate interview material and facts

Subject - Speech Package Production - Assignment

Research, recruit, and negotiate a slot for a show on internet / college radio, produce report to sell product

Outcome: Consolidation of ideas into a recording

Subject - Speech Package Production - Assignment - Appropriate voice, linking and cue material.

Create introductions, conclusions, pre-record, music beds to suit target audience. Create advert ‘teaser’ or to put on at key times? Record actuality around Halesowen.

Outcome: Prepare and produce appropriate voice, linking and cue material.

Subject - Speech Package Production - Assignment

Road trip! Record actuality in Birmingham. Visit recording studio and radio station.

Outcome: Consolidation of ideas into a recording