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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Audio Production 1
Module Code	CM205
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Patrick Kinsella Semester 2: Patrick Kinsella Autumn: Patrick Kinsella
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The course will introduce and expose students to the power and capabilities of Radio. It will encourage the students to listen- to learn and- to understand the characteristics of Radio as a distinctive aural communication medium. It will pen up Radio as an Informative, Educative and Entertaining means of communication. The module will also examine and explore the creative range and possibilities of Radio. The module will establish and teach the operational techniques of audio editing. The module will also instruct and explain the range- power- diversity and meaning of sound and wild track as an aural language on which radio depends. The module will show and teach the students how to research, create and produce a radio piece for broadcast.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise and identify the range, complexity and creative auditory nature of radio broadcasting.
2. Present a written radio script.
3. Collect and reproduce wild track and sound language.
4. Prepare and construct a radio piece for broadcast.
5. Illustrate a proficiency in audio editing.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Laboratory	24	No Description
Lecture	36	No Description
Tutorial	30	No Description
Independent learning	60	No Description
Total Workload: 150

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

ATTENDANCE COMPULSORY.
An Introduction to RadioTools of Broadcasting.

The Radio Voice.
The Art of Commentary.

Writing for the Ear.
Interviewing TechniquesSound on Radio.

The Technique of Editing.
Making a Radio Package.

An Introduction to the Art Craft and Tools of Radio.
Listening and learning about the diversity of the World of Radio.

The Radio Recorder.
Microphone Technique.

The skills and methods of digital Audio Editing.
The use of Wild Track.

Vox Pop.
The Art of Commentary.

Writing for the Ear.
The elements of Sound - Story - Imagination of (a) the radio advertisement (b) the radio package.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List