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MAC142 Social Sciences 3 Units intermediate

Introduction to Radio and Television

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of radio and television broadcasting. It explores the history, origin, and evolution of radio and television, covering basic equipment, programming, news production, and presentation techniques. Students will learn about advertising in broadcast media, media law, and the qualities of good broadcasting. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of radio and television production techniques.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Radio ProductionTelevision ProductionBroadcasting HistoryMedia LawNews Production

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Principles of Broadcasting

2

History of Radio and Television

3

Radio Production Techniques

4

Television Production Techniques

5

Media Law and Ethics

6

Digital Broadcasting

7

Advertising in Broadcasting

Total Topics7 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic Communication Skills

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Radio Presenter

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Television Producer

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Broadcast Journalist

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Media Manager

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Advertising Executive

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Radio BroadcastingTelevision BroadcastingDigital MediaAdvertisingPublic Relations

Course PDF Material

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify key concepts.

2

Create concept maps linking Module 1 Units 1-5 to understand the evolution and principles of broadcasting.

3

Practice writing news scripts for both radio and television, focusing on clarity and conciseness (Modules 2 and 4).

4

Study media law concepts from Unit 7, focusing on defamation, sedition, and the Official Secrets Act.

5

Prepare examples of ethical dilemmas in broadcasting and analyze them using relevant ethical frameworks.

6

Create a timeline of key events in the history of radio and television broadcasting in Nigeria (Module 1).

7

Practice identifying different types of microphones and their appropriate uses (Module 1).

8

Review the roles and responsibilities of different production crew members (Module 3).

9

Understand the key differences between analogue and digital broadcasting (Module 4).

10

Practice writing advertising copy for different broadcast media (Module 3).