Master of Arts (MA Radio Production)

Course Information :

This highly practical course is designed for graduates and practising professionals from a range of disciplines, including freelances seeking to move into independent production and community groups as well as overseas students keen to explore radio broadcasting in their own countries. A key aspect of the course is its attention to new technologies including digital editing and mixing and exploration of the possibilities afforded by the Internet. Year 1 : Mass Media and Society Communications studies Public Speaking and Voice Production Sound for the Radio Sound Studio Techniques Radio Production I Audience Research Contextual Studies Location Sound Recording Techniques Script Writing for Radio News Radio Production II Year 2 : Scriptwriting for Radio Feature Advanced Sound Studio Techniques Radio Production III Media Law Media Ethics Social and Developmental Radio Script Writing for Radio Drama Media Industry Professional Practice Final Radio Production

Coursework & Assessment :

The assessment criteria are in two phases. A formative system of assessment ensures that all the practical assignments, group discussions, seminars and written assignments in each subject are graded. The formal or summative written and practical assessment is done at the end of each semester. The ratio of formative: summative is 70:30.

Careers :

Students can have successful careers in the fast growing radio industry in India and the world. They can find employment as radio jockey's, producer's, director's and sound professionals.