When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Jon Preston
  • Course Code W24MPPI03B
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

On this course, you will learn about different types of radio programmes. You will learn how to prepare, build, and execute a magazine show. You will learn how to use a variety of appropriate radio and studio kit to produce content, including location and phone interviews. Finally, you will broadcast live on air as part of a Morley Radio takeover.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Manage phone-ins: learning the kit
  • Create Magazines and Breakfast shows – conventions and producing excerpts
  • Use portable kit – gather material for broadcast
  • Record material in Morley Radio studios
  • Prepare an Arts magazine show for the live takeover

Class format and activities

Practical workshops Class discussion of listening assignments. Taking notes during lectures and audiovisual presentations Group and individual projects

Entry requirements

A strong interest in radio Access outside of class to a basic recording set up (PC or Mac computer, audio interface, recording software such as Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, etc. and basic microphone) is strongly recommended. Some experience of using Apple computers would be an advantage, but support during class will be given. Basic computer skills, file management, etc.

What you need to know before you enrol

A certain amount of homework is required. Due to the nature of the content of the course you might be exposed to high volume levels. We strongly encourage everyone to bring a pair of ear plugs to every lesson.

What you need

Pen and paper to take notes A USB memory stick to save your work Handouts and materials given by the tutor A portable recorder is useful but not essential Access to a computer outside class

What you can do next

Morley Radio: Advanced Radio 3