Intro To Radio Intro To Radio

MODULE 1/ Meet, Greet and Introduction.
The Radio Station. The Business of Radio from reception to management programming promotions news reading journalism	copy writing creativity music director Production - street crews. The radio code of ethics. Small and major markets.

MODULE 2/ Announcing.
The Art of communication One on One communication surveys Hour clocks radio surveys Top of hour speed breaks	stops downs hooking and teasing stand out or die Learn to be you Originality Your radio personality

MODULE 3/ The Voice
Diaphragmatic breathing Breath control exercises Qualities and characteristics of the voice	Pitch - tone- quality Vocal exercises Voice and speech training Voice acting

MODULE 4/ Production/Panelling
What the panel is and does setting the panel Sourcing talent working with talent SFX and music beds sourcing your own effects	The big picture editing EQ's Using phones editing creative grabs

MODULE 5/ Creatvity
Why is creativity important? What is creativity? How does it happen? Using the left and right hand sides of the brain.	Creative exercise Instant creativity The most powerful creative words Get it down straight away Building create files

MODULE 6/ Copy writing.
Sales - creative - producer - talent. Types of commercials. The client brief. Commercial style guide Commercial copywriting, Effective selling types	Basic commercial structure, The script ware, Copywriter guide Exact timing - Copywriter techniques.

MODULE 7/ Sales
Sales department Selling time The account executive Ratings	Station surveys Understanding and using radio audience estimates Advertising agencies

MODULE 8/ PROMOTIONS
Types of promotions Time Spent Listening. Understanding the stations culture. Promotions and sales and promotions and programming.	Street Street crews Make up of a promotions department. Importance of Check Lists . When promotions go wrong.

MODULE 9/ News Broadcasting and Writing
News policy and procedures Announcing the news Responsibility News sources The wire services Investigative reporting News conferences Business Political news Polling Program notice Code of ethics Wire services and their audio networks Interviews	Preparing the news Reporting from the scene Copyright Newscast Newscast with commercials Broadcast journalism News writing techniques Stock market reports Farm reports Special headline news Several practice newscasts News actuality On the spot news reporting Weather reports/ warnings.

MODULE 10 / SPORTS REPORTING

Sports interviewing
Wire service for sports announcing
Major sports coverage
The sports reporter
Tips for the sportscaster
Sportscasts
Sportscast timing
Calling the game
The sports snalyst
Practice sportscasts
One-on-one sports
Announcing
Sports writing

Sports delivery stylesStudy hints for sportscasters
Sports announcing
Employment opportunities for the sports announcer and writer
Sports reporting for the all sports and news station
Sports reporting for the music station
Sports reporting for the small market station
Sports reporting for the major market networks
Sports announcing for the professional team
Play-by-play announcing
Color announcing

MODULE 11/ Interviewing
Preparation/ preparation./ preparation. Tricks of the interview. Traps of the interview Technical

MODULE 12/ Getting the gig
Getting that first job in broadcasting Broadcasting positions and duties at the radio stations Approach in seeking an "on-air" broadcasting position Goal setting Preparing your audition tapes The personal interview	Preparing a resume The cover letter Preparing your package (to send to stations) Keeping your job Growth in broadcasting

What now and how can ARS help?

FINAL MODULE..THE AUDITION.

Working one on one with David Day you will make a 4 to 5 minute demonstration that will highlight your understanding of the modules in this course. It will take the form of a telescoped radio show. Each individual will be tailored a show specifically for their style.

FEE STRUCTURE:

Fees may be paid by cash, cheque or credit card ( Master Card/Visa/Bank Card) or money order. Cheques payable to David Day's Australian Radio School.
A payment structure to suit your budget may be arranged. please enquire.
Initial deposit $100.00 (non refundable)
Full cost $880 plus GST
Full cost paid on first evening $770.
Payments may also be spread over duration of the course to suit your budget