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Course code

BRAD500

Level

5

Credits

60.0

Estimated hours

600.0

This course enables learners to develop their essential skills necessary to function as a member of a team operating a successful commercial radio station.

Learning outcomes

  • Use an understanding of the key elements of current radio policy and practice.
  • Conduct interviews and use the voice to broadcast standard.
  • Use current programming theory to create and schedule appropriate elements in a commercial radio format.
  • Use radio sales and promotional concepts to sell advertising and execute promotions.
  • Employ creative radio writing principles to produce scripts that meet industry standards.
  • Use knowledge of core studio production theory and practice in order to work independently on production activities.
  • Demonstrate the personal and interpersonal attitudes and skills required of a professional broadcaster in a team environment.
  • Integrate all of the above appropriately in a 'live to air' radio broadcast.

Included in these Qualifications

This course is offered as part of the following programmes at CPIT.

  • Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications
  • Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Radio Broadcasting)