| Semester 2, 2023 Springfield On-campus | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Creative Arts |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Overview
Outside broadcasts are presented in a variety of contexts, sport, concerts, major events, community activities and special occasions. An outside broadcast takes the listener to the event and gives them a front row seat. Students undertaking this course will explore the broader applications of the radio industry. In this course the student will gain knowledge in the outside broadcast aspect of radio.
Outside broadcasts and live crosses are also an important commercial function of a radio station. The application for these is in association with a client. This maybe the opening of a new business, milestone event, sale and the like. The student will gain insights into this part of the industry.
The podcast is also an important part of an extension of, or alternative part of the skills applied in radio. Podcasts are growing in popularity and the student will gain insights into this part of the industry.
Students will be engaged in the planning and delivery of a radio outside broadcast. These will vary in the rationale for undertaking an outside broadcast. You will learn the production and technical aspects of a radio outside broadcast from the location perspective as well as in studio.
Students should develop team skills, apply correct terminology, structure and legal obligations. It will give a different face to radio by developing descriptive language, engaging with the public and or celebrities.
The podcasting space will allow the student to understand effective use of the podcast, how and why they work, the relationship to core radio skills and how they can be commercially viable. This course will be supported by industry guests through NEP, the world's largest outside broadcast company, and leaders in the podcasting space.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Apply skills in preparing and presenting a radio outside broadcast
- Effectively use language and engagement with the audience and event elements.
- Describe and analyse the function of a podcast providing examples of successful podcasts
- Organise and deliver a radio outside broadcast
- Construct and deliver a podcast production for posting
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Technical functions of an outside broadcast | 15.00 |
| 2. | Production functions of an outside broadcast | 15.00 |
| 3. | Terminologies used for an outside broadcast | 10.00 |
| 4. | Role of an outside broadcast | 10.00 |
| 5. | History and Role of a podcast | 20.00 |
| 6. | Models of outside broadcasts and podcasts | 30.00 |
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning document | No | 20 | 3 |
| Practical 1 | No | 30 | 5 |
| Practical 3 | No | 25 | 1,2,4 |
| Practical 2 | No | 25 | 1,2,4 |