Making a radio programme

Become part of the team to put a live feature, news, music and current affairs radio programme to air, creating the content yourselves. Develop the skills needed to be producer, presenter, newsreader, interviewer or studio manager.

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Key course information

Dates
26/05/12 - 27/05/12

Day(s)
Sat-Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £112^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DT050*

Availability
Contact department

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

Interview required before you can enrol

Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

Call 020 7492 2542 or drama@citylit.ac.uk

Course outline

What is the course about?

Working towards making a radio programme several times so each student has a chance to play a different part in its success.

What topics will we cover?

Refreshing and developing the presentation and producing skills you need to present and produce a short radio programme, which will be recorded as live.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Present and produce a feature programme including music and news.
Present an interview, with intro and outro, to a specific time.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Ideal for those who have competed a radio presenting course and/or those with some experience of presentation.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Speak English fluently and clearly.
• To read a script accurately.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Take notes.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Practical work. Peer and tutor comment.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

None but a book list will be available.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Radio Presenting.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.