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Radio Broadcasting 1

Course Description

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

Five former students have won National PPI Radio Awards from this highly renowned course. The emergence of digital radio has made learning about radio production more relevant than ever before. Students gain hands on experience in the radio industry.

Practical experience is ongoing on the college's licensed digital on air radio station, Juice FM. Presenting skills, interviewing, news reading, sound recording and digital editing form part of this programme of study.

Students form part of the management structure for Juice FMs online and FM radio output.

In the CSN radio studio

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Award

QQI Level 5
Radio Production
5M4511

Duration

This is a one year course with an option for students to progress to Radio Broadcasting 2.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied standard. All candidates will be interviewed and required to complete a voice audition.

Course Content

The following subjects may be offered:

Radio Programme Production
5N1379
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to produce radio programmes and other radio broadcast materials to a standard suitable for a range of services at local, regional and national level.
Sound Engineering & Production
5N1900
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a sound engineering and production environment and develop an awareness of present audio technological developments.
Media Analysis
5N1298
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to identify successful media practices using the theoretical framework that underpins practical media work.
Political Studies
5N1837
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to engage with key cultural, political, social and economic issues including an awareness of the centrality of politics in everyday life and with an understanding of the range and diversity of political systems in Ireland and of the European Union.
Research Skills for Journalism
5N2443
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills, techniques and competence to effectively carry out online and offline research, generate contacts and carry out interviews for both the print and broadcast media.
Digital Editing
5N1438
Practical classes in audio editing using industry standard software.
Word Processing
5N1358
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use a word processing application to produce documents in a variety of contexts to a professional or publishable standard whilst working autonomously and under general direction
Communications
5N0690
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and nonverbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.
Work Experience
5N1356
The purpose of this subject 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 independently while under general direction.

Career Opportunities

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

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 5 Radio Production may apply for QQI level 6 in Media Production (CSN Radio Broadcasting year 2).
Students who successfully complete QQI Level 5 Radio Production with a minimum of 3 Distinctions may apply for 2nd year entry to B.A. Hons in TV, Radio and New Media Broadcasting, (TL802), Institute of Technology, Tralee.
Students with a QQI level 5 distinction profile may be eligible to apply to higher education courses through the Higher Education Link Scheme, e.g. B.A. degree, U.C.C.

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.

Testimonials & Highlights

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