Course Options
No course offerings available at the moment.
Overview
This course introduces you to the basics of radio programme production and broadcast in a community radio context. Using industry-standard hardware and software and with the support of experienced community radio specialists you’ll learn how to
- Select and play music.
- Create a programme playlist.
- Operate a radio studio.
- Develop microphone and presentation techniques.
- Research, script, and interview.
- Produce jingles and trailers.
This course is offered in partnership with Sunny G community radio who have many years experience of providing a platform for local creative talent throughout Glasgow & Scotland. Sunny G offers access to a wider audience for people who have little or no interaction with mainstream media and gives them the capacity to express opinions and discuss issues which affect them and their community.
This course is eligible for ILA funding.
Our HND Radio students short video outlines radio course.
Minimum entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but an interest and enthusiasm for radio is essential.
What you study
Week 1
- Introduction and course content.
- Introduction to studio and equipment.
- Understanding and engaging with your audience.
Week 2
- Introduction to broadcast software.
- Basics of broadcast rules and responsibilities.
- Record and edit audio (activity) with introduction to audio editing software.
Week 3
- Planning your 1st radio show.
- Brand and sonic Identity (imaging).
- Researching & script writing.
Week 4
- Radio presenting skills and techniques.
- Studio technology and transmission tools.
- Interviewing: live and recorded.
Week 5
- Live Radio Presentation.
- Planning and writing cues.
- Rehearsal, rehearsal & rehearsal.
Week 6
- Preparing for live broadcast.
- Transmission.
How the course is taught
The course will be taught in lectures, tutorials and workshops in a computer lab with digital work stations and access to industry standard radio studio.