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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Basic Communication Skills
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Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify key concepts.
Create concept maps linking Module 1 Units 1-5 to understand the evolution and principles of broadcasting.
Practice writing news scripts for both radio and television, focusing on clarity and conciseness (Modules 2 and 4).
Study media law concepts from Unit 7, focusing on defamation, sedition, and the Official Secrets Act.
Prepare examples of ethical dilemmas in broadcasting and analyze them using relevant ethical frameworks.
Create a timeline of key events in the history of radio and television broadcasting in Nigeria (Module 1).
Practice identifying different types of microphones and their appropriate uses (Module 1).
Review the roles and responsibilities of different production crew members (Module 3).
Understand the key differences between analogue and digital broadcasting (Module 4).
Practice writing advertising copy for different broadcast media (Module 3).