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MAC444Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Broadcast Commentary & Announcing

This course is designed for communication students, providing detailed knowledge in writing broadcast commentaries and understanding broadcast announcing. Students will learn different types of broadcast commentaries, differentiate them, and grasp the rudiments of broadcast programme announcing. The course exposes students to broadcasting basics before delving into commentaries and announcing, equipping them with skills for radio and television.

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156h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Broadcast CommentaryAnnouncingRadioTelevisionAd-libbing

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Broadcasting Principles

2

Broadcast Commentary Writing

3

Announcing Techniques

4

Voice Modulation

5

Radio Production

6

Television Production

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Self-Assessment Exercises

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Radio Announcer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Television Presenter

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Broadcast Journalist

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Commentator

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Media Producer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Radio BroadcastingTelevision BroadcastingOnline MediaJournalismPublic Relations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Starting Point: Overview of Broadcasting

6h

Unit 1: Meaning of Broadcasting

3 study hours

•Read the unit content to understand the various definitions of broadcasting.
•Identify and understand the five variables of broadcasting.
•Note the inherent features in the definitions of broadcasting.

Unit 2: Classification of the Broadcast Media

3 study hours

•Study the classification of broadcast media.
•Identify the characteristics of radio, television, and the internet.
•Compare and contrast the features of each medium.

Week

2

Module 1: Starting Point: Overview of Broadcasting

6h

Unit 3: Attributes of the Broadcast Media

3 study hours

•Understand the principles of facsimile technology and transduction.
•Differentiate between analogue and digital signals.
•Explain oscillation, wave form, frequency, and amplitude.

Unit 4: Limitations of Broadcasting

3 study hours

•Identify and understand the economic, creative, and personnel limitations of broadcasting.
•Analyze coverage and audience limitations.
•Examine limitations by regulation.

Week

3

Module 1: Starting Point: Overview of Broadcasting

4h

Unit 5: Types of Broadcasting

4 study hours

•Understand electromagnetic waves and modulation.
•Differentiate between amplitude modulated (AM) and frequency modulated (FM) broadcasting.
•Examine ownership forms in the broadcast industry.

Week

4

Module 2: Broadcasting Commentary

6h

Unit 1: Defining the Broadcast Commentary

3 study hours

•Understand the meaning of a broadcast commentary.
•Identify the proper way to define broadcast commentary.
•Differentiate between a commentator and a sponsored commentary.

Unit 2: Types of Commentaries

3 study hours

•Differentiate between news and sports commentaries.
•Identify different types of news commentaries.
•Understand the hints for sports commentators.

Week

5

Module 2: Broadcasting Commentary

4h

Unit 3: Sources of Materials for Commentaries

4 study hours

•Learn how to source materials for writing broadcast commentaries.
•Identify where to look for materials for writing broadcast commentaries.
•Practice generating information through interviews and observations.

Week

6

Module 2: Broadcasting Commentary

4h

Unit 4: Writing the Broadcast Commentary

4 study hours

•Understand the stages involved in writing commentaries.
•Learn the structure of a commentary.
•Analyze a broadcast commentary sample.

Week

7

Module 2: Broadcasting Commentary

4h

Unit 5: Elements of Style in Writing Commentaries

4 study hours

•Understand the elements of style in broadcast commentaries.
•Identify different types of style.
•Note the points to consider in broadcast commentary writing.

Week

8

Module 3: The Broadcast Announcer

6h

Unit 1: Who is an Announcer

3 study hours

•Describe who a broadcast announcer is.
•Understand the announcer's role as a town crier.
•Identify the responsibilities of announcers.

Unit 2: Attributes of an Announcer

3 study hours

•Identify the attributes of an announcer.
•Understand the training needed by announcers.
•Practice articulation and microphone techniques.

Week

9

Module 3: The Broadcast Announcer

4h

Unit 3: Skills of an Announcer

4 study hours

•Learn the basic skills of an announcer.
•Consider the different requirements for becoming an announcer.
•Analyze personal talents and capabilities.

Week

10

Module 3: The Broadcast Announcer

4h

Unit 4: Understanding the Announcer's Copy

4 study hours

•Understand what a copy is in broadcasting.
•Learn what to do when given a copy.
•Practice interpreting and analyzing broadcast copies.

Week

11

Module 3: The Broadcast Announcer

4h

Unit 5: Announcer's presentation tips.

4 study hours

•Review NBC presentation tips.
•Identify manners to avoid while on air.
•Practice effective presentation techniques.

Week

12

Module 4: The Basic Of Announcing

8h

Unit 1: How the Voice Works

4 study hours

•Understand how the human voice works.
•Learn how to maintain the voice.
•Practice vocal exercises and techniques.

Unit 2: Understanding the Vocal Anatomy

4 study hours

•Study the vocal anatomy.
•Understand problems with voice quality.
•Identify causes and solutions for voice problems.

Week

13

Module 4: The Basic Of Announcing

8h

Unit 3: How Voice is Produced

4 study hours

•Understand how voice is produced.
•Differentiate between voice and speech.
•Identify and solve problems associated with vocal delivery.

Unit 4: Evaluating the Voice and Speech

4 study hours

•Learn how to evaluate voice and speech.
•Understand the steps in speech preparation.
•Practice using voice effectively.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of broadcasting and commentary from Unit 1 Module 1 and Unit 1 Module 2.

2

Practice writing different types of commentaries (Module 2) and analyze sample scripts.

3

Master microphone techniques (Unit 2 Module 3) and vocal exercises (Unit 1 Module 4).

4

Study the NBC presentation tips (Unit 5 Module 3) and apply them in practice sessions.

5

Understand the differences between radio and television announcing (Module 5) and practice ad-libbing.

6

Create concept maps linking Module 4 vocal anatomy to Module 5 radio/television announcing techniques.

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