Radio/TV Programming
- Social Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 60 pages
- 8 units
This course explores radio and television programming, covering the nature of broadcasting, programming formats, and scheduling strategies. It delves into broadcast writing fundamentals, audience analysis, and regulatory requirements. Students will learn to construct effective program formats, analyze audience demographics, and understand the role of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The course also examines the challenges facing the broadcasting industry and ways to create programming that meets audience needs while adhering to ethical and legal standards.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 120 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of MAC343, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
MAC343 · UNIT 2 THE NATURE OF TELEVISION
Radio can do without electric power: One good thing about radio particularly in developing countries where electricity supply is erratic is that people can listen to radio broadcast just by powering their receivers with batteries.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the characteristics of radio and television broadcasting.
- Construct effective broadcast program formats.
- Analyze broadcast audience demographics and preferences.
- Apply broadcast writing principles for radio and television.
- Understand and apply regulatory requirements in broadcasting.
- Develop effective broadcast program scheduling strategies.
What it prepares you for
- Radio Program Producer
- Television Program Producer
- Broadcast Journalist
- Media Planner
- Content Developer
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television Broadcasting
- Digital Media
- Advertising
- Public Relations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Fundamentals Of Broadcast Writing, Audience Analysis And Regulatory Requirements
Unit 3: Regulatory Requirements
Understanding the legal and ethical considerations requires careful attention to detail and awareness of current broadcasting regulations.
- Module 2: Radio And Television Programming
Unit 3: Broadcast Programme Scheduling Strategies
Requires understanding of audience preferences and the ability to create a cohesive and engaging schedule.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 59 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Nature of Radio Broadcasting · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Nature of Radio Broadcasting.. Understand the characteristics of radio and its audience.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Nature of Television Broadcasting · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Nature of Television Broadcasting.. Understand the characteristics of television and its audience.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Broadcast Station Format · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Broadcast Station Format.. Understand station formats and their implications.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 4Module 2: Radio And Television Programming
Unit 1: Conceptual Clarification of Broadcast Programming · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Conceptual Clarification of Broadcast Programming.. Understand the difference between a broadcast program and broadcast programming.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 5Module 2: Radio And Television Programming
Unit 2: Constructing Broadcast Programme Format · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Constructing Broadcast Programme Format.. Understand the broadcast programming models.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 6Module 2: Radio And Television Programming
Unit 3: Broadcast Programme Scheduling Strategies · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Broadcast Programme Scheduling Strategies.. Understand the sources of broadcast programmes.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 7Module 3: Fundamentals Of Broadcast Writing, Audience Analysis And Regulatory Requirements
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Broadcast Writing · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Fundamentals of Broadcast Writing.. Understand the principles of writing for radio.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 8Module 3: Fundamentals Of Broadcast Writing, Audience Analysis And Regulatory Requirements
Unit 2: Broadcast Audience Analysis · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Broadcast Audience Analysis.. Understand audience demographics.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 9Module 3: Fundamentals Of Broadcast Writing, Audience Analysis And Regulatory Requirements
Unit 3: Regulatory Requirements · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Regulatory Requirements.. Understand the challenges of the broadcasting industry.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 10Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Nature of Radio Broadcasting · 4 hours
Review Module 1: Introduction.. Revise all units and self-assessment exercises.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 1..
Unit 2: Nature of Television Broadcasting · 4 hours
Review Module 1: Introduction.. Revise all units and self-assessment exercises.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 1..
- Week 11Module 2: Radio And Television Programming
Unit 1: Conceptual Clarification of Broadcast Programming · 4 hours
Review Module 2: Radio And Television Programming.. Revise all units and self-assessment exercises.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 2..
Unit 2: Constructing Broadcast Programme Format · 4 hours
Review Module 2: Radio And Television Programming.. Revise all units and self-assessment exercises.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 2..
- Week 12Module 3: Fundamentals Of Broadcast Writing, Audience Analysis And Regulatory Requirements
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Broadcast Writing · 4 hours
Review Module 3: Fundamentals Of Broadcast Writing, Audience Analysis And Regulatory Requirements.. Revise all units and self-assessment exercises.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 3..
Unit 2: Broadcast Audience Analysis · 4 hours
Review Module 3: Fundamentals Of Broadcast Writing, Audience Analysis And Regulatory Requirements.. Revise all units and self-assessment exercises.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 3..
- Week 13Module 3: Fundamentals Of Broadcast Writing, Audience Analysis And Regulatory Requirements
Unit 3: Regulatory Requirements · 8 hours
Comprehensive review of all course materials.. Focus on key concepts and challenging areas.. Final preparation for the examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to reinforce understanding of key concepts.
- Create concept maps linking Units 1-3 (Module 1) to understand the foundational differences between radio and television.
- Practice writing sample scripts for both radio and television, focusing on clarity and conciseness (Units 1-3, Module 3).
- Analyze sample program schedules from different stations, identifying the scheduling strategies used (Unit 3, Module 2).
- Familiarize yourself with the key provisions of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code, particularly those related to programming standards (Unit 3, Module 3).
- Dedicate specific study time to audience analysis techniques and their application in program development (Unit 2, Module 3).
- Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share insights on practical applications of the course material.
Questions students ask about this course
What is MAC343 about?
This course explores radio and television programming, covering the nature of broadcasting, programming formats, and scheduling strategies. It delves into broadcast writing fundamentals, audience analysis, and regulatory requirements. Students will learn to construct effective program formats, analyze audience demographics, and understand the role of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The course also examines the challenges facing the broadcasting industry and ways to create programming that meets audience needs while adhering to ethical and legal standards.
How many units does MAC343 have?
MAC343, Radio/TV Programming, has 8 units across 3 modules, over 60 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is MAC343?
MAC343 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Social Sciences.
Is MAC343 hard?
MAC343 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 MAC343 take to study?
About 120 hours of study, spread across its 8 units.
How is MAC343 assessed?
MAC343 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with MAC343?
Radio Program Producer, Television Program Producer, Broadcast Journalist, Media Planner and Content Developer.