Radio Project
Unit code: HAM449
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Contact hours | 3 Hours per Week |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | Satisfactory completion of all units of study in Teaching Period 2 (Semester 1) (equivalent to 50 CP): HAM441, HAM442, HAM445, HAM447 |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
Aims and objectives
- research a topic of interest to a target audience
- prepare, script, interview and edit audio material ready for broadcast
- present a radio broadcast live to air incorporating prepared material
- document the process of preparing and delivering the program
- reflect on the response of listeners to the broadcast
- reflect on the processes involved in the broadcast and incorporate feedback into future work
Assessment
Project research assignment (40%), Radio Program (40%), Production journal and report (20%).
Generic skills outcomes
Students are expected to develop a number of graduate attributes, resulting in graduates who are:
- Capable in their chosen professional areas
- Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations
- Adaptable and manage change
- Aware of local and international environments.
Content
In this unit of study, students undertake a major radio project and are supervised in both the design and implementation of a radio program of their choice, targeted to a radio audience. This unit is designed to extend the skills acquired by students in radio writing, radio production and presentation skills and to provide an opportunity for students to gain experience in a workplace environment and to work independently as freelance practitioners.
Attention will be paid to the presentation and marketing of the project. The unit is designed to develop a major radio program to completion and prepare it for broadcast on-air. Students will be expected to work closely with a supervisor throughout the semester.
Reading materials
Johnson, T, Morning Radio (1 and 2), Books Just Books, 2001.
