Department of Media and Communication Canterbury College

Leve 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology

Print, Radio and TV

PROJECT 2

RADIO PODCAST / CHAT PROGRAM

‘BECAUSE IT MATTERS’

UNIT 5: INVESTIGAING AUDIO PRODUCTION AND TECNOLOGY

THIS PROJECT WILL ALSO PARTIALY COVER UNITS 1-4

Start date of the project: Week 7th of September 2020

Deadline date: Week 19th October 2020

Duration of the project 7 weeks

Main tutor: Alma Kopric a.kopric@eastkent.ac.uk

PROJECT 2

Aim and Purpose:

The aim and purpose of Project 2 ‘Radio podcast / chat program’ is for you to investigate specific audio-based skills and attributes required for a creative production and technology in audio-based media industry.

Scenario of vocational context / work experience brief:

The brief for project 2 is set by a local ‘Rotary radio UK’ station. The station would like you to individually produce 10 minutes podcast based on an issue or issues that you think deserve to be spoken about from a young person perspective. Individual podcasts will form a collection of podcasts under the title ‘Because it matters’ and will be broadcasted on ‘Rotary radio UK’ station.

Task description:

This project requires you to research, plan, develop practical skills in audio recording and editing required to produce a 10 minutes radio podcast on a topic that you find relevant to be spoken about from a young person’s perspective.

· At the initial stage of the project you will be involved in several practical tasks and workshops, which will allow you to build new skills and experiment with a range of different audio recording and editing styles and techniques. Those experiments will be logged on your blog / online platform to demonstrate what you have learnt from ongoing practical workshops. You will be also involved in researching the topic / topics that will help you develop ideas and plan your project thoroughly for successful outcome.

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· Throughout production process you will record and critically analyse the effectiveness of different processes and techniques and problems and solutions that you have encountered. You will reflect on how you dealt with technical problems and management problems of your project (of the project, your time, crew etc.)

· In addition to the practical application you will need to demonstrate an ability to work according to safe working practices that are required in a professional workplace. This will be evidenced through your professional conduct and assessment of risks that can be present throughout production.

· You should proofread your work before you submit. This will give you the chance to check for any spelling or grammatical errors. You should also take a professional approach to your work; remember plagiarism (coping) work from any sources is not acceptable. This must be your own work so make sure you reference all your sources (Harvard referencing).

Submission dates:

Task

Task title

Requirements

Deadline

Unit / learning outcome

1

Skills development evidence, research,

pre-production, pitch

Evidence of skills development, research and

pre-production doc.

Reflective logs

Week:

Unit 5 LO1

2

Production

Evidence of recording, reflective logs

Week:

Unit 5 LO2

3

Post production

Individual edits / final podcast

Reflective logs

Week:

Unit 5 LO3

4

Post production

Analysis of effectivenessand final deadline

Week:

Unit 5 LO4

Units covered with the project:

Unit 5: Investigating Audio Production and Technology

Learning outcome:

The student will:

Assessment criteria:

The student can:

LO1: Be able to analyze an audio-based problem in creative media production

1.1 Analyze the requirements and parameters of an audio-based problem in creative media production.

1.2 Apply research activities to support solutions to an audio-based problem in creative media production.

LO2. Be able to use an integrated approach to audio –based creative media problem solving and production.

2.1 Demonstrate the ability to plan,organise and present solutions to an audio-based problem in creative media production.

2.2 Apply practical skills, understanding and methods to solve an audio-based problem in creative media production.

LO3:Be able to evaluate solutions to an

audio-based problem in creative media production.

3.1Analyse the effectiveness of solutions to an audio-based problem in creative media production.

Task 1:

Investigate audio media problems and Preproduction

Assessment criteria: Unit 5 1.1 & 1.2

Deadline:

There are many problems with capturing audio correctly and successfully. You need to be aware of the different environments in which you are recording, how audio is reacting within that environment and which will be the most appropriate recording devises to use.

· Explore, experiment and research different recording devices, environments and techniques – analyze the problems and how to overcome them.

· Log all your recording exercises with an evaluation and feedback.

· Plan your Audio Production (audio podcast) and produce a fully detailed pre – production portfolio.

· Reflection and vlog

TASK 2:

Production: Crew/ Locations/ Rushes/ Record

Assessment criteria: Unit 5 2.1 & 2,2

Deadline:

You are allocated one week for the production, so organization and planning are the key to your successful project.

· Arrange a production meeting and ensure everybody involved is clear on what is required of him or her.

· Supply copies of any supporting documents.

· Production schedule – Effectively allocate available time.

· Think on your feet – Production rarely goes entirely according to plan so think on your feet and be resourceful.

· Manage – You are in charge. Control the situation in an appropriate manner.

· Keep record of your audio files

· Reflection and vlog.

TASK 3:

POSTPRODUCTION

Assessment criteria: Unit 5 2.2

Deadline:

You now need to edit your rushes and master your audio. You need to normalize your audio to -12db to comply with broadcast standards, take out any unwanted sounds and apply audio effects.

· Your work needs to show the following:

· Appropriate Audio levels and transitions

· Mixing audio: audio postproduction

· Foley recordings (if appropriate to the content of the project)

· Use of Audio postproduction software and effects

· Editing: speech, music, background noise and ambience

· Reflective vlog

TASK 4:

Evaluation: Analysis of effectiveness

Assessment criteria: Unit 5 3.1

Deadline:

Once your projects have been completed and uploaded on your blog you will need to analyze the effectiveness of the solutions you have provided throughout the production process.

Please submit for evidence:

· Write a reflective evaluation of your project based on peer and tutor feedback.

· Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of your project

· Comment on how the final podcast matches your original idea

· What methods and techniques have you used to create your final work. Comment on use of voice, dialogue, music etc.

· How does your final podcast match the professional standard work / have you followed the professional conventions (show comparison between yours and professionally created podcasts)?

· What technical skills have you developed in the process of this project.

· Target audience:

· Who is your intended target audience? What is the feedback on your final podcast from your target audience?

· Gather feedback from peers and your tutors on effectiveness of your work and its suitability for its target audience. Reflect on your target audience findings.

· If you could what would you like to improve further on this assignment.

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