Techniques of Radio News Writting and Production
- Social Sciences
- 300 level
- 121 pages
- 9 units
This course introduces students to the techniques of radio news writing and production. It explores the concept of news, sources of news, and factors that shape news selection. The course guides students on gathering relevant news materials and the production processes involved before dissemination. It marries the theory and practice of radio news, enhancing skills for radio broadcasting.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 78 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Computer Based Tests
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BJC312, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BJC312 · Unit 1: Overview of Radio
To successfully complete this course, read the study units, listen to the audios and videos, do all assessments, open the links and read, participate in discussion forums, read the recommended books and other materials provided, prepare your portfolios, and participate in either face to face facilitation in your centre or the online facilitation.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the history and evolution of radio broadcasting.
- Apply journalistic principles to write effective radio news scripts.
- Identify and use radio production equipment.
- Understand the structure and functions of a radio station.
- Create and package radio programs for different audiences.
- Analyze factors influencing news selection and dissemination.
What it prepares you for
- Radio Journalist
- Broadcast Producer
- News Editor
- Content Creator
- Radio Presenter
- Media
- Broadcasting
- Journalism
- Entertainment
- Public Relations
- Microphones
- Audio Consoles
- Recorders
- Editing Software
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Writing Radio News
Unit 2: Techniques for Radio News Writing
Requires understanding of complex journalistic principles and adapting them to the specific constraints of radio broadcasting.
- Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production
Unit 2: Radio Production Equipment
Involves understanding the technical aspects of radio equipment and their practical applications in a studio environment.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: General Introduction
Unit 1: Overview of Radio · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the history of radio.. Identify different types of radio technologies.. Discuss the characteristics and functions of radio..
- Week 2Module 1: General Introduction
Unit 2: Overview of News · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Define news and identify elements that make an event newsworthy.. Discuss factors that influence news selection.. Understand the relativism of news..
- Week 3Module 1: General Introduction
Unit 3: Overview of Radio News · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Identify essentials of radio news.. Understand how to gather radio news.. Discuss the elements of radio news..
- Week 4Module 2: Writing Radio News
Unit 1: Understanding Basic Concepts in Radio News · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand basic concepts in radio news production.. Explain how relevant the concepts are to radio news.. Focus on news sources and news gathering..
- Week 5Module 2: Writing Radio News
Unit 2: Techniques for Radio News Writing · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Identify techniques for radio news writing.. Discuss various contexts in which techniques can be applied.. Identify basic concepts related to radio news..
- Week 6Module 2: Writing Radio News
Unit 3: Programmes of a Radio Station · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Learn about different radio station programs.. Discuss documentary programs and differentiate them from feature programs.. Understand how various types of programs work on radio..
- Week 7Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production
Unit 1: Understanding Radio Production · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand what radio production is all about.. Explain the stages involved in radio production.. Learn how to package programs for production and presentation..
- Week 8Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production
Unit 2: Radio Production Equipment · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Understand the basics of radio transmitter operation.. Explain what a microphone does in a radio studio.. Identify basic studio equipment and their functions..
- Week 9Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production
Unit 3: Structure of a Radio Station · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Understand the structure of a radio station.. Learn how the administrative department works.. Understand the functions of other departments..
- Week 10Module 1: General Introduction
Unit 1: Overview of Radio · 3 hours
Review Module 1: General Introduction.. Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.. Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT)..
Unit 2: Overview of News · 3 hours
Review Module 1: General Introduction.. Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.. Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT)..
- Week 11Module 2: Writing Radio News
Unit 1: Understanding Basic Concepts in Radio News · 3 hours
Review Module 2: Writing Radio News.. Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.. Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT)..
Unit 2: Techniques for Radio News Writing · 3 hours
Review Module 2: Writing Radio News.. Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.. Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT)..
- Week 12Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production
Unit 1: Understanding Radio Production · 3 hours
Review Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production.. Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.. Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT)..
Unit 2: Radio Production Equipment · 3 hours
Review Module 3: Introduction to Radio Production.. Revise key concepts from Units 1-3.. Prepare for Computer Based Test (CBT)..
- Week 13Module 1: General Introduction
Unit 3: Overview of Radio News · 6 hours
Complete all assignments and TMAs.. Focus on areas of weakness identified during the course.. Final preparation for the final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and summaries to reinforce key concepts.
- Practice writing radio news scripts using different techniques discussed in Module 2.
- Familiarize yourself with radio production equipment and their functions (Module 3).
- Create mind maps linking news values, sources, and selection criteria (Module 1).
- Study past CBT questions and TMAs to understand the exam format.
- Allocate specific time slots for each module and unit during your revision schedule.
- Focus on understanding the differences between radio news and other forms of journalism.
- Practice identifying and correcting common errors in radio news writing.
Questions students ask about this course
What is BJC312 about?
This course introduces students to the techniques of radio news writing and production. It explores the concept of news, sources of news, and factors that shape news selection. The course guides students on gathering relevant news materials and the production processes involved before dissemination. It marries the theory and practice of radio news, enhancing skills for radio broadcasting.
How many units does BJC312 have?
BJC312, Techniques of Radio News Writting and Production, has 9 units across 3 modules, over 121 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is BJC312 hard?
BJC312 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does BJC312 take to study?
About 78 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is BJC312 assessed?
BJC312 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments, Computer Based Tests and Final Examination.
What can I do with BJC312?
Radio Journalist, Broadcast Producer, News Editor, Content Creator and Radio Presenter.