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Radio and Podcasting 2

Radio and Podcasting 2

Course Description

Note: Course shadowing as part of work experience is available for this course.

I would highly recommend the course as it offers hands on professional learning in a modern digital studio –Cathal Minogue Today FM / Former Graduate

Patrick Hennessy talks about his experience on the Radio & Podcasting course

Progress from Radio and Podcasting 1 or complete as a stand-alone year to further your skills in Production. Develops advanced podcasting and radio techniques, allowing students to focus closely on researching, recording, script writing, producing and distributing podcast and/or radio content in specialized genres Practical experience is gained in the college’s licenced digital on-air radio station, Juice FM Cork. Broadcast presentation skills, radio podcasting techniques, news broadcasting, media, industry awareness, legal studies, communications, and documentary making form core components of the course. Students participate in the professional management structure for Juice Cork on FM, mobile and online radio output.

Patrick Hennessy talks about his experience on the Radio & Podcasting course

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Award

QQI Level 6
Media Production
6M5130

Duration

This is a one year course.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a QQI level 5 award. For mature applicants appropriate experience in podcasting, Community Radio or other broadcast platforms will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

All applicants will be interviewed.

Course Content

WORK PLACEMENT/EXPERIENCE

Students will be required to undertake 60 Hours work experience at the Juice FM Cork on site radio broadcasting studio.

The following subjects may be offered:

Media Industry Awareness
6N5505
This subject is designed to broaden the learner’s understanding of old and new media formats, specifically looking at production and postproduction values, audience theory and the regulation of new media.
Media Ethics & Legal Framework
6N5453
This subject is intended to enable candidates to have an in depth awareness of the ethical and legal issues concerning the media. The subject is designed to prepare learners for working in the media and in journalist circles where they may already have some working knowledge of ethics and legislation that pertains to the media.
Radio News Broadcasting
6N5454
This subject is designed to be taken in conjunction with the Radio Techniques subject where course work and assessment may be integrated. The subject is designed to provide learners with a knowledge and understanding of Radio News Broadcasting issues.
Radio Documentary Production
6N5433
This subject is designed to give the candidate the range of skills required to work in the area of radio documentary production. The mode of tutoring and delivery is intended to encourage the candidate to manage and produce audio work to a high standard in a simulated workplace environment.
Broadcasting Presentation Skills
6N5425
This subject is designed to give the candidate the range of skills required to present radio and television programmes to a professional standard. The mode of teaching and delivery is intended to encourage the candidate to manage and produce broadcast work to a high standard in a simulated workplace environment.
Radio Techniques
6N5455
The subject is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the technologies and techniques that underpin modern radio broadcasting. Both practical and theoretical approaches will be used to deliver the subject.
Work Experience
6N1946
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks autonomously and/or in a supervisory capacity.
Communications
6N1950
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and nonverbally in a comprehensive range of everyday tasks and in work related tasks independently and/or in a supervisory capacity

Career Opportunities

National/Regional/Local Radio/Media
Radio and Television Journalism
News Networks and Agencies
Commercial Production/Voice Over Studios

Radio Broadcasting Graduates Honoured

CSN student Kevin Keenan (past student of our Radio Broadcasting Course) who picked up a bronze award for best production studio iRadio at the 'Love Radio Awards' in 'Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin recently. . Well done Kevin!

Past CSN student Keith Murphy (of Radio Broadcasting) who picked up a GOLD Award for station promotion Corks96FM, Mercy Hospital Foundation, "Radiothon Begins" at the 'Love Radio Awards' in Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin recently. Well done Keith!

CSN Students Win UK Student Radio Awards

Two former Radio Broadcasting Students at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Cork received major awards at the recent UK Student Radio Awards 2012.

Best Male Presenter (Gold Award) went to Ethan O’Leary 107 Spark FM Sunderland and Best Interview (Gold Award) to Ivan Lehane for “My Boy Daniel” 107 Spark FM. Ethan has been offered as part of his prize the opportunity to present a Programme on BBC Radio One.

These awards follow the Success in 2011 of former students John O Keeffe andCiarain O Regan winning Irish National PPI (Phonographic Performance Ireland) Radio Awards for Best Station Imaging i Radio 105- 107FM and Best Sports CommentatorShannonside/Northern Sound FM.

Progression opportunities

390 CAO Points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements

Students who successfully complete QQI Level 6-FETAC Level 6 in Radio/Media can apply for the “Top Up” final year 3 of Media Production (Radio). Single Honours BA Degree at University of Sunderland or a 3rd and final year at University of Brighton or Bournemouth University.
Students who successfully complete QQI level 6 Media Production may apply for 2nd year entry to B.A. Hons. in TV, Radio and New Media Broadcasting, TL802, Institute of Technology, Tralee.
Students who successfully complete QQI Level 6 in Radio/Media with a merit/distinction profile can apply for the “Top Up” one year BA Honours Degree in Broadcasting and Journalism at Coláiste Dhúlaigh Dublin in association with The University of Wolverhampton.

Testimonials & Highlights

Video Testimonial

Patrick Hennessy talks about his experiences on the Radio & Podcasting course

Special Features

Students have access to the college’s “Digital”, “On Air” and “Production” studios. Students are also offered an opportunity to visit many national, local and community radio stations. In addition a number of visiting lecturers, broadcasters and members of the communications media deliver lectures on relevant topics.

Juice FM

CSN operates its own radio station Juice FM 88.7 under licence from the BAI from October to March. It is also available online and via mobile phone apps.
Facebook.com/juicefmcork
Text: 086-0477887
Phone: 021-2067647
Juicefm.csn.ie

CSN Juice FM studio