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6th Jan 2027 - 10th Feb 2027
Mode of study: Evening
Duration: 5 Weeks
Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 18:00,21:00
Location: City Campus
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Overview
This course will appeal to aspiring actors, writers and audio engineers.
Working in our high-quality suite of radio studios you will contribute to collaborative projects and by the end of the course have produced at least one original radio drama from development to final mixdown including scripting and performance.
Lectures and discussions will cover the development of the medium and some of the professional techniques used in contemporary radio drama. You will create and write your own content by analysing clips, improvisation, writing exercises and practical production activities. You will be introduced to the technology of microphones, mixing desks and digital audio workstations.
Be inspired by the exciting medium where your imagination is the only meaningful limitation.
Minimum entry requirements
An enthusiasm for radio drama is all that’s required. No formal entry requirements.
What you study
- Radio drama: genre, history and international perspective.
- Content development: markets and pitching.
- Script writing.
- Performance.
- Audio recording, sound effects and mixing.
- Music: sourcing and copyright.
- Working in creative teams.
After the course
The creation of an original piece of work and the development of your skills in broadcast drama may allow you to take the next step toward your ambition.
Continuing Study
Completing this course would help you progress to a range of study options at the college, such as -
- NC Media.
- HNC Creative Industries Radio.
- HNC Acting and Performance.
- HNC Professional Writing.
How the course is taught
The course will be taught in lectures, tutorials and workshops.
Materials
No materials are required.