BA in Journalism / Бакалавр в Области Журналистики

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleRADIO PRODUCTION II
Course Unit CodeAAVP220
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated3
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Distinguish the various kinds of radio programs and know the responsibilities of a radio reporter/presenter.
  2. Describe the different techniques of presentation of radio programs.
  3. Compare among the different kinds of ‘the interview” as they are used in radio programs.
  4. Detect the various techniques of news writing for the radio.
  5. Explain different types of news programmes, evaluate and compare news programmes.
  6. Rank stories in order to compile a bulletin.
  7. Set up news programmes. Evaluate the contents, pace, length of items and programme feel.
  8. Define the qualities of newsreading and newsreaders and the credibility of presentation.
  9. Read and present the news. Avoid obstacles and mistakes. Make a swift recovery.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesAAVP120
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

The missions and visions of a radio producer/presenter.

Ways of producing radio programs.

The interview on the radio.

The correct use of language on the radio.

The correct use of written word and its transfer into oral word, articulation, tone of the voice.

Radio direction. Use of sound additions, background music, songs and other music in radio productions.

The news programme. From 2-minute headlines to 24-hour news. Documentary and reality programmes.

Item selection and order – Putting the show together. Winning and keeping an audience, programme balance, making the programme fit (cutting – filling). Vox pop

Presenting the News. News anchors and presenters. Qualities of a newscaster. Professionalism.

On air performance and presence. Getting through to the audience. Newsreading mechanics. Bringing the story to life.

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Lecture notes prepared by Panicos Hadjipanayis.
  • Menelaou, N. (2012) AAVP 220 ‘Reader’
  • Boyd A. (2008) Broadcast Journalism. Oxford. Focal Press.
  • Pasalaris, Chr.,(1984), “Μια ζωή Τίτλοι”, Athens: Cactos Publications
  • Stratakis, M., (1995), “Δημοσιογραφία:Τέχνη ή Επιστήμη”, Thessaloniki: Germanos
  • Stratakis, M., (1996), “Πολιτική Ανάλυση”, Thessaloniki: Germanos
  • Stratakis, M., (2000), “Επικοινωνία: ΜΜΕ και Ρητορική Τέχνη”, Thessaloniki: Germanos
  • Kominis, L.,(1990), “Τα Μυστικά της Δημοσιογραφίας”, Athens: Kastaniotis
References
  • Menelaou, N. (2011) Selected Writings on Media and Culture, Nicosia: En Tipis Publications
  • Mitchell Stephens. (2005) Broadcast News. USA.Wadsworth.
  • Tuggle, Carr, Huffman. (2006) Broadcast News Handbook. New York. McGraw Hill.
  • Janet Trewin. (2003) Presenting on TV and Radio. Oxford. Focal Press
Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Students are taught by means of face to face lectures, lecture notes prepared by the instructors are available in print and electronically, combined with a rich list of recommended bibliography apart from the use of the main textbooks. Internet sources as well as audiovisual material are also used. Discussion is also a means of instruction. A project is also given in order for the students to familiarize with morning news programmes of Cyprus

Assessment methods and criteria
Midterm Exam40%
Final Exam60%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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