Study Radio Broadcasting

RB5001 Radio Production

Course Type: Core

Description: Develop the technical skills to operate a radio production facility and related radio technologies.

• By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
• Operate a radio production suite
• Record and edit for radio
• Mix and edit audio materials for radio and multimedia
• Make vox pop recordings

RB5002 Broadcast Presentation

Course Type: Core

Description: Develop skills for live radio presentation, recording and reading radio and video news and advertising scripts, and performance of live radio crosses, in accordance with standard New Zealand broadcasting practice.

• By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
• Read news bulletins for broadcast
• Present voice reports for news stories
• Perform live crosses from locations
• Deliver radio commercials in a range of styles
• Present to camera

RB5003 Live Broadcast

Course Type: Core

Description: Develop skills required to plan, present, and manage the technical requirements for solo and tandem live radio broadcasts.

• By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
• Plan, present and manage the technical requirements for live radio broadcasts
• Plan, present and manage tandem broadcasts

RB5004 Multimedia

Course Type: Core

Description: Develop understanding of the implications of new media development for broadcasting, and skills in using various forms of new media as broadcasting tools.

• By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of new media and how they affect broadcasting
• Use new media for broadcasting
• Take and process digital photographic images for posting on online platforms
• Edit a video for publication on online platforms

RB5005 Writing for Radio

Course Type: Core

Description: Develop skills in writing for the ear, for use in radio broadcasts and multimedia material

• By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
• Write news and information copy for radio bulletins
• Write for radio in a variety of styles to suit different programme formats
• Write for use in multimedia applications
• Write short analysis reports

RB5006 Radio Business Practice

Course Type: Core

Description: Develop knowledge and skills in business practice for commercial radio production processes.

• By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
• Write and produce radio commercials using multiple techniques
• Design and manage radio station promotions for clients
• Identify and address issues related to broadcasting law, copyright, and ethical practice

RB5007 Professional Studies

Course Type: Core

Description: The aim is to introduce tauira to social, political, economic, cultural, historical, and legal conditions relevant to radio broadcasting and related media.

• On completion of this course tauira will be able to:
• Discuss the sociocultural, political, and economic context for radio broadcasting and related media in New Zealand
• Discuss te Tiriti o Waitangi and tikanga Māori as related to (a) the tauira as an individual and (b) broadcasting practice in NZ
• Reflect on a personal response to contextual and cultural concepts
• Identify and discuss key legislation, industry bodies and professional ethics that apply to broadcasting in NZ.

RB5008 Radio Station Project

Course Type: Core

Description: Develop tauira’ collaboration, problem-solving, and application of radio broadcasting skills through a tauira radio station group project

• By the end of this course the tauira will be able to:
• Discuss collaborative processes and team roles
• Use communication and cultural skills in team building and team sustainability
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of a group project
• Carry out a range of duties required to run a commercial radio station
• Produce and present editorial and advertising content for a commercial radio station
• Evaluate a group project and their own contribution to it
• Identify and address cultural, legal, and ethical issues that may arise in a project