Course Title:

Feature Writing for Radio

Duration:

2 days

Prerequisites:

Basic familiarity with either Pro Tools LE or Adobe Audition is assumed

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Objectives:

This course is designed for journalists and radio producers who have little or no experience of putting together radio features or packages. The focus is on developing creative skills rather than software training

You will learn about the building blocks of radio features, how to identify good feature material and how to plan your feature

This is a two day practical hands-on course which aims to introduce the key elements of feature making and build skills through practical real-world exercises. You will work with a range of materials including interviews, music and sounds using either Adobe Audition or Pro Tools LE

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INTRODUCTION

The context
Identifying your audience
Different types of feature and package
The characteristics of a good feature
Planning your feature

COLLECTING MATERIAL

Where to look
How to set up feature interviews
Dealing fairly with interviewees and contributors
fx, atmos and wild track
Checking facts

PRACTICAL EXERCISE 1 - THE SHORT PACKAGE

Preparation
Identifying material
Editing
Mixing
Playback, analysis and feedback

PRACTICAL EXERCISE 2 - THE NEWS PACKAGE

Preparation
Identifying contributors
Transcribing and keeping notes
Editing
Mixing
Playback, analysis and feedback

PRACTICAL EXERCISE 3 - THE MORE COMPLEX FEATURES

The planning process
Collecting material
Editing
Mixing
Playback, analysis and feedback

BURNING YOUR FINISHED FEATURE(S) TO TAKE AWAY

If you would like to bring along your own material on day two of this course, feel free to do so. Please advise us in advance if you wish to do this.

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