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Session: 2022/23

Last modified: 27/04/2022 13:10:43

Title of Module: Introduction to Radio

Code: BROA07001 SCQF Level: 7
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)		 Credit Points: 20 ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme)
School:School of Business & Creative Industries
Module Co-ordinator:Chris  Gilgallon

Summary of Module

Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of key concepts from a range of theoretical and practical approaches in cultural, communication and media studies, and project management and creative writing. Students will acquire a critical terminology and learn practical approaches which can be applied to radio production. Students will understand basic elements of sound, content creation and post-production mixing, and will learn basic applications of digital sound recording and editing technology. Students will understand basic documentary and drama development for short recorded projects, and will be able to apply elementary pre-production paperwork for research, script-breakdown, planning and scheduling.

  • The planning and creation of a short radio package.
  • The development of narrative strategies.
  •  Development of groupwork.
  •  Studio and edit techniques.

Module Delivery Method
Face-To-FaceBlendedFully OnlineHybridCHybridOWork-based Learning
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.

Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations

Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.

HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus

HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus

Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.


Campus(es) for Module Delivery
The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by Distance/Online Learning: (Provided viable student numbers permit)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Lanarkshire:London:Distance/Online Learning:Other:

 

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Term(s) for Module Delivery
(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Demonstrate key technical skills required to make simple radio programmes

L2. Apply narrative and technical languages of radio production in personal and group reports reflecting on outcome.

L3. Participate effectively in a small production team to make a short simple radio piece.

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills
SCQF Headings During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) SCQF Level 7.

Students will gain:an awareness of particular radio forms and genres and the way in which they organise understandings, meanings and affects;Sound Recording: Students will be able to operate a digital recorder, a range of microphones, and will be capable of basic studio operation. Students will be able to operate a boom. Students will be able to define and practically apply the basics of sound acquisition.Editing: Students will be able to apply simple non-linear editing practice within practical projects. Students will be able to describe and practically apply fundamentals of digitising material and the assembling of existing ‘rushes’ into a structured whole. Students will be able to describe and apply the concepts of continuity editing, mixing and syncing and use of simple effects within practical editing work.Planning and Pre-Production of a Short Audio Piece: Students will be able to define and apply the processes of developing a programme idea within small groups. Students will be able to define and apply the principles of producing a treatment, research and a script. Production and Post-Production of a Short Audio Piece: Students will be able to interpret their knowledge of the disparate skills introduced in this module and apply this knowledge in the actual recording of core elements and editing of a short radio programme. Students will be able to describe and apply fundamental knowledge of legal issues, location recording and programme management to cooperate and work safely together.
Students will be able to critically analyse the completed project.Students will gain an applied knowledge and understanding of radio production skills and the ability to: produce work which demonstrates the effective manipulation of sound and/or the written word;utilise effectively relevant technical concepts and theories;utilise a range of research skills, produce work showing competence in operational aspects of radio production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices;manage time, personnel and resources effectively, by drawing on planning and organisational skills;define and apply basic audio theory and language in order to visualise, produce and edit a sequence of shots that will cut together smoothly to create a visual narrative.

Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding SCQF Level 7.

Sound Recording: Students will be able to operate a digital recorder, a range of microphones, and will be capable of basic studio operation. Students will be able to operate a boom. Students will be able to define and practically apply the basics of sound acquisition.Editing: Students will be able to apply simple non-linear editing practice within practical projects. Students will be able to describe and practically apply fundamentals of digitising material and the assembling of existing ‘rushes’ into a structured whole. Students will be able to describe and apply the concepts of continuity editing, mixing and syncing and use of simple effects within practical editing work.Planning and Pre-Production of a Short Audio Piece: Students will be able to define and apply the processes of developing a programme idea within small groups. Students will be able to define and apply the principles of producing a treatment, research and a script. Production and Post-Production of a Short Audio Piece: Students will be able to interpret their knowledge of the disparate skills introduced in this module and apply this knowledge in the actual recording of core elements and editing of a short radio programme. Students will be able to describe and apply fundamental knowledge of legal issues, location recording and programme management to cooperate and work safely together.Students will be able to critically analyse the completed project.Students will gain an applied knowledge and understanding of radio production skills and the ability to: produce work which demonstrates the effective manipulation of sound and/or the written word;utilise effectively relevant technical concepts and theories;utilise a range of research skills, produce work showing competence in operational aspects of radio production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices;manage time, personnel and resources effectively, by drawing on planning and organisational skills;define and apply basic audio theory and language in order to visualise, produce and edit a sequence of shots that will cut together smoothly to create a visual narrative.

Generic Cognitive skills SCQF Level 7.

Students will be able to practically apply knowledge of pre-production: recce, scheduling, cast and crew commission, call-sheets, equipment and prop hire/purchase, location lists and logistical planning.Students will be able to generate, design and develop creative project ideas. Students will be able to produce scripting and factual material. Students will be able to deliver work to a given length, format, brief and deadline;Students will be able to be adaptable, creative and self-reflexive in producing work within various genres.

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills SCQF Level 7.

Students will be able to gather, organise and deploy ideas and information in order to formulate arguments cogently, and express them effectively in written, oral or in other forms.

Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others SCQF Level 7.

Students will be able to work in flexible, creative and independent ways, showing self-discipline, self-direction and reflexivity;Students will be able to organise and manage supervised, self-directed projectsStudents will be able to define and assign necessary production roles and responsibilities and work cooperatively within a production team. Students will be able to communicate effectively in inter-personal settings, in writing and in a variety of media;Students will be able to work productively in a group or team, showing abilities at different times to listen, contribute and lead effectively.

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have undertaken the following:
Module Code:
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Other:
Co-requisitesModule Code:
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Learning and Teaching
The module is delivered via a series of lectures and practical studio tuition.
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below: 		Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities)
Lecture/Core Content Delivery36
Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop36
Asynchronous Class Activity36
Independent Study92
200 Hours Total

**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

Local Radio Journalism. Paul Chantler & Sim Harris. 2nd Ed. Focal Press, 1997.

Understanding Radio. Andrew Crissell. Routledge, 1994.

The Use of Microphones. Nisbet. Focal Press.

Radio Production. Robert McLeish & Jeff Link, NY Focal Press 2016.

(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)

Engagement Requirements

In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure

Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
A minimum of 75% attendance.

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Supplemental Information

Programme BoardArts & Media
Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) No
Subject PanelArts & Media
ModeratorGeoff McQueen
External ExaminerNeil Hollins
Accreditation DetailsSkillset
Version Number

2.05

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Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below)
Groupwork submission of a completed radio package and accompanying paperwork / logs / critique.
Production of six weeks of one hour broadcast output, either live or pre-recorded.
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)

Component 1
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Portfolio of practical workcheck markcheck markcheck mark750

Component 2
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Review/ Article/ Critique/ Papercheck markcheck mark 250
Combined Total For All Components100% 0 hours

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

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Note(s):
  1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
  2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
    This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.

Equality and Diversity
Aligned with the overall commitment to equality and diversity stated in the Programme Specifications, the module supports equality of opportunity for students from all backgrounds and with different learning needs. Using Moodle, learning materials will be presented electronically in formats that allow flexible access and manipulation of content. The module complies with University regulations and guidance on inclusive learning and teaching practice. Specialist assistive equipment, support provision and adjustment to assessment practice will be made in accordance with UWS policy and regulations. The University’s Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy can be accessed at the following link: http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/

Our partners are fully committed to the principles and practice of inclusiveness and our modules are designed to be accessible to all. Where this module is delivered overseas, local equivalent support for students and appropriate legislation applies.

Our partners are fully committed to the principles and practice of inclusiveness and our modules are designed to be accessible to all. Where this module is delivered overseas, local equivalent support for students and appropriate legislation applies.

UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)

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