Program Overview

COM125 Radio Production and Content Management

Subject Description

In this subject, students are introduced to fundamental techniques in radio production and content management. Students learn basic production skills in areas such as research, recording, interviewing, editing, writing, and presenting for radio. The subject aims to develop an ability to understand, analyse, and reflect upon radio programming content in terms of production style, genre, and techniques. They will learn to manage programming content for a variety of digital platforms in an authentic setting.

Subject Outlines

Subject Outlines for recent sessions are available for current CSU students. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

The subject is available in Session 2. It is offered on the Bathurst Campus.

Enrolment Details

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: COM125. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The subject is one session in duration.

School

The subject is offered by the School of Communication and Creative Industries.

Enrolment Restrictions

There are enrolment restrictions for students studying Bachelor of Communication (with specialisation).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental techniques of radio production
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of programming formats and production styles
• be able to produce content for radio and adapt it for cross-platform delivery
• be able to present live/published radio content
• be able to critically reflect on content produced for radio and related platforms

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Basic studio and panel operation
• Announcing and radio presentation fundamentals
• Researching and planning for radio programming
• Understanding audiences
• Formats and production styles and genres
• Interviewing and writing for radio programming
• Principles of editing audio for broadcast
• Content management in a cross-platform environment
• Evaluating radio programs

Special Resources

Access to studios in the on-campus radio station - 2MCE - is available for this subject.