RADIO PROGRAMME PRODUCTION

NEELAMALAR, M.

Jan 2018 · PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

About this eBook

 This comprehensive text has been designed keeping in mind the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Journalism, Mass Communication, Visual Communication, Electronic Media, Broadcast Journalism and other media courses. It gives a detailed account of the different formats of radio programme production—radio news, interview, documentary, feature, drama, docudrama, discussion and phone-in programmes—and also explains methods of production, basics of script writing, studio set-up, special audience radio programmes, specialized broadcasting including educational broadcasting, and legal regulations and ethics related to radio broadcasting in India.

The book imparts a thorough understanding of the history of radio broadcasting in India, community radio, radio journalism, model of radio in India, FM revolution in India and the different wings and functionaries of radio. Practical knowledge needed to succeed in a career in radio by providing the qualities needed to become a successful news presenter, news writer, radio producer and radio jockey have also been furnished.

Not only the media students, but also radio professionals and those who aspire to have a career in radio would find the book immensely valuable.

KEY FEATURES

• Chapter-end questions to help students in preparing for their exams.

• Practical exercises and field projects for hands-on experience.

• Well-structured tables and neat illustrations to explain the concepts.

• Box items to highlight the key points in each chapter.

• Model flow charts for students to create and produce their own programmes.

• Annexure and references for further study of the subject.

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About the author

 M. NEELAMALAR, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., is presently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Sciences, Anna University, Chennai. Having a total teaching experience of 16 years and two years’ experience in the media industry, she has published research articles in various national/international journals. Dr. Neelamalar has presented papers in conferences at national as well as international levels, and for this purpose, she has visited countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Canada and Mauritius. The areas of her interest include War and Media, Women and Media, Social Media, and Children and Media. Besides being the author of four books on media including Media Law and Ethics (published by PHI Learning), she has also published a fiction book.