Radio 1 (15 ECTS)

Objective

The students are familiar with the domestic radio history and know the key content profiles and practices of both public service and commercial radio. They know the ethical principles and regulations related to radio work and can apply them in practical situations. The students know the fundamentals of radio programming, key program elements and professional terminology. They can analyze the radio program flow. The students can record and edit speech and can use the radio editing system as a tool in the process of making radio programs. The students master independent studio work and can produce edited program contents. They can produce multimedia content relevant to radio. The students are familiar with program transfer and broadcasting technology. They know the fundamentals of radio expression and sound production. They can work in different roles in the editorial staff. They are familiar with outside broadcasting equipment and are able to use it. The students can assess and analyze their own work. They can receive and give feedback and use it in program development.

Content

- The history of domestic radio broadcasting and the media field.
- The editorial system of radio and studio technology.
- Radio programming.
- Oral expression and radio presenting.
- Sound recording and sound editing.
- Channel design.
- Radio producing.
- Audience relations.
- Mastering the program flow.
- Professional ethics and legislation.

Location and time

TBA in Schedule

Materials

Robert McLeish, Radio Production 6th edition
Valerie Geller: Beyond Powerful Radio

Teaching methods

Lectures
Online assignments
Group Assigments
Project
Training

Employer connections

Yle
Radio Media
Kaupalliset radiokanavat

Exam schedules

Exams in Moodle, one renewal possible

Completion alternatives

Prior recognition negotiable

Student workload

Lectures 70hrs
Online Assignments 125h
Project 140h
Other Assignments 40h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Active participation in classes. Ability to apply the learned knowledge and to reflect on it. Development driven approach to coursework. Generation of new knowledge in order to contribute to the class.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Attendance in classes. Assignments completed. Some parts of the assignments need improvement.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continous Assesment
Learning Assignments
Project
Self Assesment