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Group 1 Broadcasting Course

The Group 1 Foundation Broadcasting course is delivered by a team of experienced professionals, all of whom are acknowledged experts in the radio business. Additional specialised areas of the course are taught by a panel of guest lecturers with extensive teaching and professional studio experience.

The Group 1 Module is an intensive 5-week night-time course which takes place one night per week between 7.00 and 9.00pm. We also conduct one Saturday afternoon workshop during the course (2pm - 5pm). Our practical sessions involve “field-trips” to professional broadcast/recording set-ups, where state-of-the-art broadcasting equipment can be used.

The Group 1 course syllabus comprises two distinct sections covering the main areas in broadcasting. The five nights of the course comprise modules in the following subjects:

Part 1

:: Setting up a broadcast studio layout.

:: Equipment found in a broadcast/recording studio.

:: Understanding and using the equipment.

:: Editing - 1/4"/mini-disc editing.

:: The Broadcaster/Presenter - know what to say on air and when to say it; how to present your own show; what makes a good presenter?; relating to the audience; microphone techniques.

Part 2

:: Voice training - developing a distinctive broadcasting voice and adapting this for on-air use.

:: The "vox-pop". Using portable equipment to interview the public; what way to approach the public; preparing the vox-pop for broadcast in the studio.

:: The panel discussion - How to go about setting this up; approaching the relevant people; engineering the show.

:: News reading - preparing scripts for news reading; learning to read in a concise manner.

:: Commercials, jingles, promo-spots - Creating an advertisement/promo for broadcast; writing the script, choosing the voice-over music; mixing down the commercial for broadcast; using equipment from mini-disc to 8-track recorders.

:: Digital editing - wave forms; understanding digital audio; how digital systems can make your work easier.

Course Fees

:: Deposit (payable in advance) - € 100.00

:: Balance (on 1st night of course) - € 220.00

:: Total € 320.00

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For more information about the Group 1 Broadcasting Course, or to receive a brochure, please email us at: info@dublinmediacentre.com