Broadcast Journalism 1

Module code: JO2001

This module will introduce you to broadcasting, beginning with the form and professional practice of radio journalism. You'll learn how to make effective journalism in a radio format, learning the skills and techniques of radio journalists.

Topics covered

• What is radio?
• Introduction to radio journalism?
• Writing for radio
• Recording techniques
• Editing radio journalism
• Making radio packages
• Theories and Concepts of radio journalism

Learning

• 2 hours of tutorials
• 33 hours of practical work
• 115 hours of independent study

Assessment

• Critical review of professional radio, 1,500 words (50%)
• Radio package, three minutes (50%)