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This module focuses on the knowledge and skills required for the production and presentation of specialist music programmes for radio. It will consolidate and extend writing, researching and studio production skills acquired during level 4.  

In a short series of introductory lectures and seminars you will be introduced to how radio defines itself and its audience by the music it plays; the relationship between radio and the music industry; and the role of the radio DJ as cultural taste-maker in music.  You will analyse and compare the music policies, play-lists and styles of presentation from a range of stations and DJs. In a series of practical exercises you will practice the techniques used to devise, produce and present music programming for a range of audiences. You will be introduced to the role and technique of the 'studio session'. The module will culminate in the production of a specialist music programme.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1) Devise and produce original music programming for specific audiences using appropriate presentation techniques

2) Work at an advanced level in the studio environment to produce programme content of a high technical standard.

3) Produce effective research, running orders, scripts and production documentation for music programmes.

4)Evaluate the role of music radio as a cultural tastemaker

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.