Basic Of Radio Programming and Production

Syllabus
Unit I: [Understanding the Medium]
1. Radio as Medium of Mass Communication
2. Radio Broadcasting in India (pre and post-independence)
3. Different Types of Radio Stations and Transmissions:

• a) On the Basis of Reach: National, Regional, Local and Community
• b) On the Basis of Transmission Technology: AM, SW, FM, Web

4. Organizational Structure and Functionaries of a Radio Station: Govt. and Private

Unit II: [Programme Formats] 
1. Radio Announcement and Links
2. Radio Talk
3. Radio Interview and Discussion
4. Radio News
5. Radio Feature and Documentary
6. Radio Commentary
7. Radio Play/Drama
8. Radio Ads (Social and Commercial)
9. Phone-in and Radio Bridge

Unit III: [Radio Production and Transmission Process]
1. Elements of Radio Programme
2. Radio Production Process
3. Equipment used in Radio Production: Types of Microphones, Headphones and Talk Backs,
Audio Mixers and Transmitters
4. Recording, Broadcasting and Troubleshooting

• a. Indoor: Studio, Acoustics and Perspective
• b. Outdoor: Ambience and Noise

Unit IV: [Post Production and Evaluation]
1. Editing and Mixing
2. Adding Sound Effects and Music
3. Audio Filters: Types, Need and Importance
4. Evaluation: Process and Measurement Techniques