Radio and Podcasting 2

Description

Progress from Radio and Podcasting 1 or complete as a stand-alone year to further your skills in Production. Develops advanced podcasting and radio techniques, allowing students to focus closely on researching, recording, script writing, producing and distributing podcast and/or radio content in specialized genres Practical experience is gained in the college’s licenced digital on-air radio station, Juice FM Cork.

Broadcast presentation skills, radio podcasting techniques, news broadcasting, media, industry awareness, legal studies, communications, and documentary making form core components of the course. Students participate in the professional management structure for Juice Cork on FM, mobile and online radio output.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

•    Successful completion of a QQI level 5 award.

•    For mature applicants appropriate experience in podcasting, Community Radio or other broadcast platforms will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

•    All applicants will be interviewed.

DURATION:

This is a one-year course.

CERTIFICATION:

•    QQI Level 6 in Media Production (6M5130).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Media Industry Awareness - 6N5505

This subject is designed to broaden the learner’s understanding of old and new media formats, specifically looking at production and postproduction values, audience theory and the regulation of new media.

Media Ethics & Legal Framework - 6N5453

Radio News Broadcasting - 6N5454

Radio Documentary Production - 6N5433

Broadcasting Presentation Skills - 6N5425

Radio Techniques - 6N5455

Work Experience - 6N1946

Communications - 6N1950

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Students will be required to undertake 60 Hours work experience at the Juice FM Cork on site radio broadcasting studio.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

National/Regional/Local Radio/Media, Radio and Television Journalism, News Networks and Agencies, Commercial Production/Voice Over Studios, etc.

AWARDS:

Three former Radio Broadcasting students of Tramore Road Campus winning GOLD and BRONZE at the lIMRO Radio Awards 2023.