BM27384 – Radio News

Module code

BM27384

Module title

Radio News

Prescription

This unit standard is intended for people studying journalism in an off-job situation. People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan news stories with audio; conduct interviews for news stories; obtain other audio material as required for news stories; write scripts for news stories with audio; record news stories; and edit, package, and deliver recorded material; for broadcast on radio, in accordance with the publishable standard.

Programmes

BM0901

NZQA Level

Level 5

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Web-Based

Learning hours

Directed hours: 25
Self directed hours: 25
Total learning hours: 50

Resources required

Content: Outcome 1

Plan news stories with audio for broadcast on radio in accordance with the publishable standard.

Evidence requirements

1.1 The plans include essential components that are required to meet editorial criteria for the programme.

Range - Includes but is not limited to - outline of news topic, intro and supporting news angles.

1.2 The plans include research which supports the production of news stories, provides information to organise and conduct interviews, and is in accordance with the guidelines in the industry text.

Range- May include but is not limited to - background information, context, recorded material, cultural and protocol considerations, interview talent, sources, authorised and other spokespeople, location(s) for recording and other information gathering.

1.3 Details for the production of news stories are confirmed with the tutor.

Range - Details include but are not limited to - story angle, treatment, duration, resources, placement.

Outcome 2

Conduct interviews for news stories for broadcast on radio.

Range - Evidence is required for a minimum of one interview for each news story.

Evidence requirements

2.1 Arrangements for recording of interviews are prepared and set up.

Range - May include but is not limited to - suitable location, mobile phone location, recorder function, voice level tests, audio.

2.2 Microphone placement ensures broadcast quality sound.

Range - Clear diction, minimal unwanted sound, appropriate sound levels.

2.3 Interviews are conducted in accordance with the industry text.

Outcome 3

Obtain other audio material as required for news stories for broadcast on radio.

Evidence requirements

3.1 Sound and sources for audio are selected that assist with conveying the stories.

Range - May include but is not limited to - archival, wild sound.

Outcome 4

Write scripts for news stories with audio for broadcast on radio.

Evidence requirements

4.1 Interviews and other information and research are reviewed, selections are made, and story outlines are prepared.

Range - May include but is not limited to - intro and supporting angles, interview bites, archival material.

4.2 News stories are written in accordance with the outlines prepared in evidence requirement 4.1.

Range - Stories have logical structure and prioritise information, introduction angles developed and supported, subsidiary angles developed.

4.3 Interview and actuality grabs are used to best illustrate and authenticate the stories.

4.4 Language, structure, and content meet editorial, style, and audience requirements for the programme.

Range - Intro provides brief summary of main point, information from sources accurately quoted and attributed; written for the ear and observing station format, style, clarity of meaning, duration, target audience.

4.5 News stories are impartial, balanced, fair and in accordance with the publishable standard.

4.6 News stories are corrected in accordance with the publishable standard, and filed in accordance with training establishment practices.

Outcome 5

Record news stories for broadcast on radio in accordance with the publishable standard.

Evidence requirements

5.1 Delivery is clear, authoritative, and in a style suitable for the news stories and audience.

Range - May include but is not limited to - articulation, projection, modulation, pace, target audience.

5.2 Recording of sound meets technical requirements for broadcast quality sound.

Outcome 6

Edit, package, and deliver recorded material for broadcast on radio in accordance with the publishable standard.

Evidence requirements

6.1 Sound components are assessed and edited.

Range - May include but is not limited to - audio enhancement; even flow of narrative; links; interview and other audio cuts; overall structure clarity, and impact; evidence is required for three sound components.

6.2 Criteria for meeting the requirements of the story packages are confirmed with the tutor.

Range - Style, treatment, deadline, duration.

6.3Assembled story packages meet production and editorial requirements for the programme.

Range - Story line, balance, legal considerations, accuracy, grammar, pronunciation.

6.4 Recorded material is delivered in the appropriate format at the required time.

Range - Intro, cues, duration, outro, slugs.
Learning and Teaching Resource: Teaching and Learning Resources:

Course workbook
Listed specific texts/library books
Internet references
Manuals/standards documents
Regulations

A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. Additionally students will be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec.
Learning Outcomes: People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan news stories with audio; conduct interviews for news stories; obtain other audio material as required for news stories; write scripts for news stories with audio; record news stories; and edit, package, and deliver recorded material; for broadcast on radio, in accordance with the publishable standard.