Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Radio News
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,
Introduction
The course Radiophonic Communication aims to ensure that the student is able to produce informative radio products with skill, speed and with a sufficiently high degree of professionalism to be broadcasted. It is for this reason that, despite having a theoretical part, the academic weight of the course focuses on strengthening the student's practical skills such as daily monitoring of current affairs, the habit of listening to the radio, voice-over, working with documentation and information sources, writing, teamwork and sound recording and editing.
Pre-course requirements
To have passed the Voiceover.
Objectives
- Refine the quality of listening and knowledge of current radio programming.
- Improve the identification of newsworthy facts and statements.
- To learn to use with skill the sound resources of radio language: music, words, ambient sound, sound effects and silence.
- To deepen in the conscience of the particularities of the own oral expression to improve the locution and to adapt it to the different radio registers.
- To acquire verbal fluency and improvisation skills in front of the microphone.
- To know the main informative genres in radio and to be able to write efficiently and quickly the script of a news item, chronicle, report and interview.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN01 - Recognise contemporary social and media realities, contextualise historical events, and identify newsworthy issues at local, national and international levels.
- CN02 - Identify the various stakeholders in contemporary journalism, their roles and the operational dynamics of a digital and globalised environment.
- CN05 - Define concepts and specialised journalistic terminology in English.
- CN06 - Recognise the principal artificial intelligence tools with applications in journalism.
- CP01 - Work effectively in professional journalism teams, adapting to multidisciplinary and changing environments.
- CP02 - Apply professional ethical principles and standards of academic rigour in journalism, recognising the current legal and ethical framework and respecting the fundamental right to equality between women and men, promoting human rights, a culture of peace and democratic values, including the use of inclusive, non-discriminatory and stereotype-free language.
- CP03 - Analyse audiences within the digital media ecosystem in order to develop content for diverse audiences.
- CP05 - Critically analyse national and international journalism in order to assess its influence on public opinion and current affairs.
- CP06 - Produce innovative, multi-platform journalistic content using narrative techniques and approaches specific to each medium and format.
- CP07 - Create innovative multimedia products by integrating graphic design, emerging technologies and elements of digital culture to communicate information in an engaging and accessible way across all devices.
- HB01 - Interpret relevant data obtained from a variety of sources.
- HB02 - Present and defend journalistic projects orally and in writing in Catalan, Spanish and English.
- HB03 - Transform information into engaging and aesthetically effective messages.
- HB04 - Use a range of media research and documentation resources.
- HB05 - Distinguish between information, opinion and manipulation, applying verification and source-checking techniques to debunk misinformation and identify content generated by artificial intelligence.
Learning outcomes of the subject
Students will be able to:
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To develop creativity in order to devise innovative journalistic products.
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To communicate information and original ideas persuasively, both orally and in writing.
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To identify different journalistic genres and formats, applying the appropriate linguistic style in each case and developing an individual expressive style.
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To master verbal and body language in front of a camera, an audience or a public gathering, applying professional presentation techniques to make an impact through their communication style.
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To recognise the functions and style of journalistic language.
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To devise concise and persuasive headlines that summarise content and provide greater depth on the subject matter.
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To develop skills in writing texts on any subject within a professional newsroom, using different forms of language, an individual expressive style and an independent point of view.
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To master verbal and non-verbal communication techniques in live broadcasts, managing unforeseen situations and collaborating effectively with the production team, capturing the audience’s attention and ensuring clarity of information.
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To apply different advertising formats across various media, developing copywriting skills for the creation of persuasive texts, evaluating the appropriate advertising approach according to the client and product, and ensuring clarity, creativity and ethical standards in the development of advertising campaigns.
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To master presentation techniques and the use of the voice, employing sound resources effectively, structuring and presenting radio programmes across different genres, and applying a clear and dynamic style adapted to the medium, while reflecting on the impact of radio language on the audience.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the radio medium.
1.1 The five stages in the evolution of the medium.
1.2 Radio programming today.
1.3 Professional profiles in a radio station.
2. Creativity and expression in radio
2.1 The four elements of the radio language: words, music, sounds and silence
2.2 Radio editing
2.3 The radio script
3. Informative radio
3.1 News genres
3.1.1 The radio news
3.1.2 The radio chronicle
3.1.3 The radio news report
3.1.4 Radio interviews
3.2 Formats
3.2.1 The hourly bulletin
3.2.2 News programs
3.2.3 Live broadcasts of events 3.2.4 The all-news format
3.2.4 The All-News format
Bibliography and resources
BEAMAN, J. Interviewing for radio. Londres: Routledge, 2000.
COMAS, E. La ràdio en essència. Els sons de la realitat a la ràdio informativa. Barcelona: Trípodos, 2009.
CRISELL, A. STARKEY, G. Radio Journalism. Londres: SAGE, 2009.
EDWARDS, B. Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism (Turning Points in History) Hoboken, N. J.: Wiley, 2004.
HERRERA, Susana. Cómo elaborar reportajes en radio. Buenos Aires: La Crujía, 2008.
MARTÍNEZ-COSTA, M. P. La crónica radiofónica. Madrid: IORTV, 2008.