Module Details

Module Code: JOUR9003
Title: Audio Broadcasting
Long Title: Audio Broadcasting
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3210 - Journalism
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the students to learn the skills of radio and podcasting including news, programmes and documentary making. Writing for the ear is a different discipline to writing for print so these skills will then be utilised in all relevant aspects of new media. Students will learn how to research facts, source relevant interviewees, record interviews and write for narrative pieces of varying length and format. The module will explain why stories are selected and how a running order is composed. Students learn how to create and use sound to maximise their potential in both broadcast and new media. Practical work days will allow them to compose and edit their own audio programmes under tight deadlines.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Construct and edit podcasts and radio bulletins to an industry standard
LO2 Conduct assignments and construct accurate and concise reports to an industry standard
LO3 Research and evaluate facts and develop interview skills
LO4 Discuss the potential of audio journalism in digital media
LO5 Apply strong editorial judgement
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Audio Documentary
Students will explore examples of creative, effective, impactful documentaries. Group work to develop storytelling techniques. Sourcing and stimulating ideas. Interacting with Participants and contributors.
Podcasting
Students will develop a range of creative techniques to produce podcasts across a wide subject area and covering numerous formats: studio discussion, closed narrative, commentary.
News Days
Students will be sent on real news assignments locally to conduct genuine interviews in the field. They will then edit and compile content for radio with their own material, deciding on running orders, how to compile stories and check facts and procedures.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
An outline of the content and format of the audio project. This should include background to the story being covered, the list of proposed interviewees, the structure of the project and a description of the audio elements to be used.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Construction of a Podcast using supplied material
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Broadcast Project – construction of original Podcast
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures on the essential skills of podcasting Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Practical Audio editing Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Learners' practice of podcasting skills Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stewart, Peter. (2010), Essential radio skills: how to present a radio show, 2nd. [ISBN: 9781408121795].
  • Adobe Creative Team. (2014), Adobe Audition CC Classroom in a Book, [ISBN: 978-032192953].
  • Carla Schroder. (2011), The Book of Audacity, No Starch Press, [ISBN: 1-59327-270-7].
  • Mike Eiman. (2017), Podcast: Learn how to Stop Babbling & Start Podcasting Like a Pro, [ISBN: 978-152199622].
  • Jenni Mills. (2004), The broadcast voice, Focal, Oxford, [ISBN: 0240519396].
  • Tee Morris and Chuck Tomasi. (2017), Podcasting For Dummies, [ISBN: 978-111941219].
  • Valerie Geller. (2007), Creating Powerful Radio, [ISBN: 0240519280].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Jim Beaman. (2006), Programme Making for Radio, [ISBN: 0415365724].
  • John Horgan. (2004), Broadcasting and Public Life - RTE News and Current Affairs, Four Courts Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 1851828397].
  • Hugh Chignell. (2009), Key Concepts in Radio Studies, [ISBN: 1412935172].
  • Tim Pat Coogan. (2008), A memoir, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, London, [ISBN: 0297851101].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HJDCC_9 Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Content Creation 1 Mandatory