School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Radio Broadcasting Practice
  • Unit Code

    BRO5112
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides students with a practical introduction to a variety of radio broadcasting performance and production skills and presentation techniques. This includes development of the on-air personality, vocal technique, reading, ad-libbing, interviewing, music presentation, sports commentary and event description.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit requires a minimum commitment of four days a week, full time.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded BRO4112

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse issues confronting the broadcasting industry.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate reading skills, using the basic tools of vocal.
  3. Prepare and present an event description or commentary.
  4. Work as part of a team to conduct a radio broadcast.

Unit Content

  1. Vocal technique.
  2. Writing and reading scripted material.
  3. Ad-libbing techniques, strategies and structures.
  4. Participation in radio broadcasts.
  5. Trends in broadcasting.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Studio workshop, with practical exercises and feedback following formal instruction.

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
WorkshopPrepare and present radio shifts
Creative WorkEvent Description or Commentary

Text References

  • Alysen, B. (2006). The electronic reporter: Broadcast journalism in Australia. Sydney, Australia: UNSW Press.
  • Ahern, S. (2006). Making radio: A practical guide to working in radio. (2nd ed.). Sydney, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Phillips, G., & Lindgren, M. (2006). Australian broadcast journalism. (2nd ed.). Melbourne, Australia: OUP.

Website References


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

BRO5112|1|1

School: Arts and Humanities

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Radio Broadcasting Practice
  • Unit Code

    BRO5112
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides students with a practical introduction to a variety of radio broadcasting performance and production skills and presentation techniques. This includes development of the on-air personality, vocal technique, reading, ad-libbing, interviewing, music presentation, sports commentary and event description.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

This unit requires a minimum commitment of four days a week, full time.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded BRO4112

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse issues confronting the broadcasting industry.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate reading skills, using the basic tools of vocal.
  3. Prepare and present an event description or commentary.
  4. Work as part of a team to conduct a radio broadcast.

Unit Content

  1. Vocal technique.
  2. Writing and reading scripted material.
  3. Ad-libbing techniques, strategies and structures.
  4. Participation in radio broadcasts.
  5. Trends in broadcasting.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Studio workshop, with practical exercises and feedback following formal instruction.

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
WorkshopPrepare and present radio shifts
Creative WorkEvent Description or Commentary

Text References

  • Ahern, S. (2006). Making radio: A practical guide to working in radio. (2nd ed.). Sydney, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Phillips, G., & Lindgren, M. (2006). Australian broadcast journalism. (2nd ed.). Melbourne, Australia: OUP.
  • Alysen, B. (2006). The electronic reporter: Broadcast journalism in Australia. Sydney, Australia: UNSW Press.

Website References


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

BRO5112|1|2