Radio Production & Announcing

 

Partners:
North Brunswick Township Public Schools

North Brunswick, New Jersey

Spotswood High School

Spotswood, New Jersey

 

William Paterson University

Wayne, New Jersey

Mercer County Community College

Trenton, New Jersey

 

Acknowledgements

 

Writers:

Carol Marks, Business Teacher
Ron Burtnick, Business Teacher
Richard Kuzminczuk, Technology Teacher

 

Supervisor

Wagner Marseille, Business & Industrial Technology
Dr. Katherine Mortimer, Business, Vocational & Technology Education
 

 

 

July 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

RADIO PRODUCTION & ANNOUNCING

North Brunswick Township Public Schools

 

 

 

 

Acknowledgements

 

Writer

Ron Burtnick, Business Teacher

 

Supervisor

Wagner Marseille, Business Technology
 

 

 

 

 

July 2005

 

 

 

 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION.. 3

COURSE PROFICIENCIES. 5

COURSE OF STUDY.. 7

BIBLIOGRAPHY.. 12

 

RADIO PRODUCTION & ANNOUNCING

 

Course Description

 

 

Recording, production, and announcing techniques are explored through the production of commercials, interview programs, news stories and public service announcements. Utilizing both analog and digital equipment, students practice announcing techniques in the radio laboratories. 

North Brunswick Township Public Schools
RADIO PRODUCTION & ANNOUNCING
Course Proficiencies

 

Grades 10-12

5 Credit – 1 year

 

Course Description:

 

Recording, production, and announcing techniques are explored through the production of commercials, interview programs, news stories and public service announcements. Utilizing both analog and digital equipment, students practice announcing techniques in the radio laboratories. 

 

Proficiencies:

 

At the completion of this course the students will be able to:

 

  1. Operate basic or describe use for studio and control room equipment used in radio production, including:
    1. Microphones
    2. Audio console
    3. Reel-to-reel tape decks
    4. Audio equalizer
    5. Reverb and effects processor
    6. Splicing block & Bulk eraser
    7. Digital Audio recorders
    8. Instant Replay storage devices (audio sampler)
    9. Digital audio editing and multi-tracking software
  1. Back-time to recorded & live programs.
  2. Produce and announce a 20-minute radio program, following a commercial log while operating the console.
  3. Produce and announce radio commercials utilizing a variety of production techniques.
  4. Understand the various types of radio programming formats currently being utilized in the broadcasting industry and their impact on production.
  5. Edit digital audio and splice reel-to-reel audio tape.
  6. Read a live commercial and ad-lib a live announcement from notes.

 

Course Requirements:

 

Students will be expected to:

 

1.      Maintain a high level of participation and preparation.

2.      Attend class regularly and punctually. Class attendance will be counted as a part of the weekly performance grade.

3.      Complete all production assignments.

4.      Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and contribute to the learning process of the class.

 

Evaluation Procedure:

 

Weekly grade and class work         20%

Homework                         10%

Graded Assignments                       70%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graded Assignments

Production Assignment Weightings

Announcing evaluation/critique

5%

Dubbing

5%

Ad-lib demonstration

5%

On Air Announcing

10%

Interview production

5%

Music production

5%

Sound effects production

5%

Commercial donut production

5%

Advanced production (drama)

5%

Digital editing production

5%

Digital editing demonstration

5%

Quizzes

20%

Final 20-minute program

20%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All production assignments submitted on cassette, DAT or computer file as directed. The radio business demands that employees arrive for work on time and perform their jobs with to-the-second accuracy. This is the best time to begin these professional habits. Therefore, all assignments are due in class on their due dates, and any assignments handed in late will receive no credit. Radio Production & Announcing  students must perform one on-air announcing shift per week at the High School Radio Station, regardless of whether the station is broadcasting.

 

 

 

 

COURSE OF STUDY

 

Chapter or Unit:         Radio Production Tools & the Producer

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

State, Teacher made, District

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to identify history and development of radio.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Create list of radio formats

·            Compare/contrast media

 

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

 

 

5 days

8.1; B.7

8.2; A.2

8.2; A.3

 

The student will demonstrate the use the radio studio or production suite to perform straight announcing.

 

Text & Handout

Production suite

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion/demo

·            Presentation project

·            “The Basics” exercise

·            Field trip to radio station

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Performance Tests

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

3-4 days

 

8.2; B.1

8.2; B.2

8.1; B.3

9.2; D.2

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         The Physics of Sound

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

 

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the physics of sound and how microphones work.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Demonstrations

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

1-3 days

8.2; B.1

8.2; B.2

8.1; B.3

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe and utilize the capabilities of the studio/production console.

Text

Video/Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Review “Tools” chapter

·            Discuss individual exposure to production/performances.

·            Console performance project

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

2 weeks

8.2; B.1

8.2; B.2

8.1; B.3

COURSE OF STUDY

 

Chapter or Unit:         The Console

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

State, Teacher made, District

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the signal path, processing, and routing using  the Radio Production Console.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Demonstrate scenarios

·            Review outcomes

 

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

 

 

5 days

8.1; B.7

9.1; B.3

9.1; B.5

9.1; B.8

The student will demonstrate the use the radio studio or production suite to perform straight announcing.

 

Text & Handout

Production suite

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion/demo

·            Presentation project

·            “The Basics” exercise

·            Field trip to radio station

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Performance Tests

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

3-4 days

 

8.1; B.7

9.1; B.3

9.1; B.5

9.1; B.8

 

Chapter or Unit:         Editing: Analog vs. Digital

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

 

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the editing procedures available to create broadcasts.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Demonstrations

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

1-3 days

9.3; B.3

9.3; B.6

 

The student will demonstrate the ability to perform the editing procedures available to create broadcasts.

Text

Video/Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion/demo

·            Review “Tools” chapter

·            Discuss individual exposure to production/performances.

·            Editing projects

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

2 weeks

9.3; B.3

9.3; B.6

Chapter or Unit:         Improving Your Voice

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

State, Teacher made, District

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to identify history and development of radio.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Create list of radio formats

·            Compare/contrast media

·            Field trip to radio station

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

 

 

5 days

9.3; B.3

9.3; B.6

9.1; B.2

The student will demonstrate the use the radio studio or production suite to perform straight announcing.

 

Text & Handout

Production suite

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion/demo

·            Present skit project

 

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Performance Tests

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

3-4 days

 

9.3; B.3

9.3; B.6

9.1; B.2

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         Voice & Speech Dynamics

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

 

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the procedures for proper breathing, relaxation, and vocal variety.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Demonstrations

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

1-3 days

9.1; B.2

9.1; B.4

8.1; B.3

The student will demonstrate the ability to perform the procedures for proper breathing, relaxation, and vocal variety.

Text

Video/Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Review techniques

·            Discuss individual exposure to production/performances.

·            Aircheck performance

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

2 weeks

9.1; B.2

9.1; B.4

9.1; B.5

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         Achieving Theater of the Mind

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

State, Teacher made, District

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the elements of creating illusion as well as the elements of drama and comedy.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Create list of radio formats

·            Compare/contrast media

 

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

 

 

5 days

9.1; B.2

9.1; B.4

9.1; B.5

 

The student will demonstrate the ability to perform the elements of creating illusion as well as the elements of drama and comedy.

Text & Handout

Production suite

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion/demo

·            Presentation project

·            “The Basics” exercise

·            Field trip to radio station

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Performance Tests

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

3-4 days

 

9.1; B.2

9.1; B.4

9.1; B.5

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         Commercial Production

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

 

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the physics of sound and how microphones work.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Demonstrations

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

1-3 days

8.1; B.3

9.1; B.2

9.1; B.4

9.1; B.5

 

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe and utilize the capabilities of the studio/production console.

Text

Video/Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Review “Tools” chapter

·            Discuss individual exposure to production/performances.

·            Console performance project

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

2 weeks

8.1; B.3

9.1; B.2

9.1; B.4

9.1; B.5

 

Chapter or Unit:         Part of the Team: Production & Announcing The Radio Station

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

State, Teacher made, District

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to identify history and development of radio.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Create list of radio formats

·            Compare/contrast media

 

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

 

 

5 days

8.1; B.7

8.1; B.9

8.1; B.11

8.2; A.2

8.2; B.1

9.1; B.2

The student will demonstrate the use the radio studio or production suite to perform straight announcing.

 

Text & Handout

Production suite

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion/demo

·            Presentation project

·            “The Basics” exercise

·            Field trip to radio station

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Performance Tests

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

3-4 days

 

8.1; B.7

8.2; A.2

8.2; B.1

9.2; D.2

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         Music Creation & Production

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

 

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the physics of sound and how microphones work.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Demonstrations

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

1-3 days

8.1; B.7

8.2; A.1

8.2; A.2

9.2; A.4

9.2; D.2

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe and utilize the capabilities of the studio/production console.

Text

Video/Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Review “Tools” chapter

·            Discuss individual exposure to production/performances.

·            Console performance project

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

2 weeks

8.1. B.7

8.2; B.1

8.2; B.2

9.2. D.2

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         Commercial Donut Production

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

State, Teacher made, District

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to identify history and development of radio.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Create list of radio formats

·            Compare/contrast media

 

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

 

 

5 days

8.1; B.7

8.1; B.9

8.1; B.11

8.2; A.2

8.2; B.1

9.1; B.2

The student will demonstrate the use the radio studio or production suite to perform straight announcing.

 

Text & Handout

Production suite

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion/demo

·            Presentation project

·            “The Basics” exercise

·            Field trip to radio station

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Performance Tests

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

3-4 days

 

8.1; B.7

8.2; A.2

8.2; B.1

9.2; D.2

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         Interviewing: Not Just News

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

 

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the physics of sound and how microphones work.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Demonstrations

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

1-3 days

8.1; B.7

8.2; A.1

8.2; A.2

9.2; A.4

9.2; D.2

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe and utilize the capabilities of the studio/production console.

Text

Video/Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Review “Tools” chapter

·            Discuss individual exposure to production/performances.

·            Console performance project

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

2 weeks

8.1. B.7

8.2; B.1

8.2; B.2

9.2. D.2

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         Production & Format

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

State, Teacher made, District

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to identify history and development of radio.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Create list of radio formats

·            Compare/contrast media

 

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

 

 

5 days

8.1; B.7

8.1; B.9

8.1; B.11

8.2; A.2

8.2; B.1

9.1; B.2

The student will demonstrate the use the radio studio or production suite to perform straight announcing.

 

Text & Handout

Production suite

Internet

PowerPoint

Trade Newspapers

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion/demo

·            Presentation project

·            “The Basics” exercise

·            Field trip to radio station

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Performance Tests

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

3-4 days

 

8.1; B.7

8.2; A.2

8.2; B.1

9.2; D.2

 

 

Chapter or Unit:         Final Project

 

OBJECTIVES

MATERIALS/

MANIPULATIVES

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES

ASSESSMENT

 

PACING

NJ CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe the physics of sound and how microphones work.

Text

Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Demonstrations

 

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

1-3 days

8.1; B.7

8.2; A.1

8.2; A.2

9.2; A.4

9.2; D.2

The student will demonstrate the ability to describe and utilize the capabilities of the studio/production console.

Text

Video/Internet

PowerPoint

Newspapers

Magazines

Radio

·            Read Production text

·            Lecture/discussion

·            Review “Tools” chapter

·            Discuss individual exposure to production/performances.

·            Console performance project

·        Teacher observation

·        Tests/quizzes

·        Homework and class work checks

·        Verbal questioning

2 weeks

8.1. B.7

8.2; B.1

8.2; B.2

9.2. D.2

 

 

 

BIBLIOGRAPHY

 

Alten, Stanley R. Audio In Media (with InfoTrac), 7/E.  Wadsworth 2005.

 

Brooks, Brian; Kennedy, George; Moen, Daryl and Ranly, Don (The Missouri Group). News Reporting and Writing, 8/E. Bedford/St. Martins 2005.

 

Crannell, Kenneth C. Voice and Articulation, 4/E. Wadsworth 2000.

 

Croteau, David and Hoynes, William. Media/Society, Industries, Images and Audiences, 3/E. Pine Forge Press 2003.

 

Folkerts, Jean and Lacy, Stephen. Media in Your Life, The: An Introduction to Mass Communication, 3/E. Allyn & Bacon 2005.         

 

Hausman, Carl; Philip Benoit, Philip; Messere, Frank and O'Donnell, Lewis. Modern Radio Production - Production, Programming, and Performance (with InfoTrac) 6/E. Wadsworth 2004.

 

Hausman, Carl; Philip Benoit, Philip; Messere, Frank and O'Donnell, Lewis. Announcing - Broadcast Communicating Today (with InfoTrac), 5/E. Wadsworth 2004.

 

Peterson, Elsa. VideoWorkshop for Introduction to Mass Communication: Instructor Teaching Guide with CD-ROM, 3/E. Allyn & Bacon 2005.