Radio in Australia

1A

• How Community broadcasting began and its place within the broader broadcasting industry.

Beginners Studio Operation

1B

• A practical introduction to the technology of the broadcast studio.

The Radio Program

2A

• Principles and practice of making radio programs.

Advanced Studio Operations

2B

• Additional practice using the broadcast desk.

The Radio Voice

3A

• The power of the voice as a communication tool and how to harness that power as a broadcaster.

The Radio Presenter/Radio Interview

• Role of the presenter. In the first hour, you will learn about what the listener expects from the presenter and how to deliver those standards. In the second hour, you will learn about how to get the most out of talkback.

Writing for Radio

• Specific art of writing for radio. You will learn what makes radio writing different from other written formats and the techniques of putting together a successful radio script.

The Radio Interview

• Interviewing skills. You will learn to recognise the eliments of a good interview and how to get the best result from the interviews you do in terms of topic, talent selection and interview technique.

Ethical Broadcasting

• The Code of Ethics which set the ethical parameters for community broadcasters both in terms of your conduct on air and your dealing with the general public.

Law for Broadcasters

• Legal framework which broadcasters operate. Learning about the key pitfalls broadcasters need to watch out for and how to avoid them in your program.

Editing

• How to edit recorded material and discussing editorial, technical and ethical issues involved.

Last Night of Course