P4. Produce a plan for the structure and content of an original media program
Proposal - The name I have chosen for my lifestyle radio is "Spill the Teens"
Synopsis - The radio I have decided to make is a continuation of the article I wrote for Unit 7, I will be discussing with guests of their opinions and issues with the current school system placed in the UK. During my radio there will be interviews with a professional teacher or researcher and some interviews with average students. This radio show will fit the brief as it is asking to pick a format and one of them is Education Issues. I will also be needing my radio to be 30 minutes long, and must fit the criteria for entertain, inform and educate. During the radio, there will be short music breaks, the music will be non-copyrighted and will be placed between interviews. The target audience I will be trying to reach are 14-22 year olds as they are the ones in from year 10 to end of undergrad university. As this radio show requires thought and professionalisms, having someone with experience speaking with out being biased is necessary. The presenter will be required to have a clear voice and speak fluently. As I would want my audience to be of ages from 14-22, I will be needing some informal moments to make the radio appealing for the listeners, the reason I am not doing so for the whole radio show is because if it is found to be too informal, the listeners won't take the interviews seriously. As this is a radio show, I will ensure to tell my guests to refrain themselves from using improper language such as swear words and offensive comments. Questions
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Here bellow is the brief given to us for this unit. It states that I must select one subject of the ones provided bellow.
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Equipment
- Professional microphones - for the host and guests to have good quality audio
- Computer Software (Adobe Audition) - to record all audio
- Computer - Where I will be storing my recordings and projects.
- Headphones - To find imperfections in the radio and correct.
- Sound Recording Studio Clock - To keep track of my time schedule.
- Computer Software (Adobe Audition) - to record all audio
- Computer - Where I will be storing my recordings and projects.
- Headphones - To find imperfections in the radio and correct.
- Sound Recording Studio Clock - To keep track of my time schedule.
Marantz MPM-1000
This microphone is used by the professionals in the radio industry as a standard microphone. It’s range if frequency goes from 20-20,000 Hz. This microphone is also very cost effective due to the high quality and low price. The mic can also be used with a pop filter which will be preventing it from listening to any breathing or wind. |
Audacity
I will be using audacity to record all my audio from the interviews and Vox pops. This programme is commonly use in the radio industry. The application has already been installed in the computer within the studio which is where all the microphones are connected to. Once I am finished with the programme it will allow me to export my work on many different files such as WAV. |
Risk Assestment
Gantt Chart
Budget Sheet
M3. Describe legal and ethical considerations required to comply with regulatory bodies for an original radio program
As Ofcom is the regulator for broadcasting TV and radio, I will be needing to follow their guidelines that have clearly been displayed for the public. (https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/information-for-industry/guidance/programme-guidance) There are certain consequences of not following the guidelines put in place, such as fines and termination of radio broadcast license. Ofcom also provides a place for people to complain about a specific programme, if Ofcom is in favour of the complaints then the radio broadcasters will have to face the consequences.
When recording my radio, I will be needing to use music and sound effects to make my radio programme more appealing for the audience, this is also a conventional technique used that can be found in almost all radio shows. When finding music and sound effects, my top priority will be to ensure it is non-copyrighted and obtained from a legal website such as Royalty Free Music.
If I make the mistake to use someone’s copyrighted music, the creator will have the legal advantage and have the ability to sue and take down the programme. This will also stop me from distributing my radio programme on the broadcast and the Internet as I would only receive more copy strikes. The brief also states that all content must be original, which prevents me from using other people’s work for my own gain.
When conducting interviews, ensuring that the topic doesn’t insult a certain person or spread false statements that would damage the person’s work and social life is crucial for the programme’s success. When mentioning someone’s name and then speaking with the intent to insult and disrespect that specific person whilst using false statements can be damaging for the both the reputation of the victim and the programme. As the show is prerecorded, that will give me the chance to ensure there isn’t any examples of libel that could affect anyone in a negative by using editing in post-production.
As I will be broadcasting my radio, there will be listeners at all times and radio doesn’t have a scheduled watershed that allows the people on the programme to use profane language. Ofcom set regulations on the occasion that something would happen, this is what the had to say “Ofcom expects broadcasters to monitor, as appropriate, all output as broadcast. In the event that offensive language is broadcast at a time when children are particularly likely to be listening, the broadcaster should apologise, as appropriate, at the earliest opportunity, to mitigate any offence.”(https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/40541/offensive-language.pdf) page 5 point 21. As the regulators state, it is a problem that is sometimes difficult to prevent, which is why apologising on air after it happens is the broadcasters responsibility. If the language is continuously used without consideration for the listers complaints, Ofcom will then need to take action on the radio programme and broadcasters.
When broadcasting on to a radio programme, there are many ethical issues that must be avoided. These can be subjects like religion, crime, disorder, hatred and abuse. This is what the regulators Ofcom have to say about religion “Broadcasters should take care to avoid the broadcast of unambiguous statements which support acts of violence where those statements derive from or are presented as reflecting religious texts and theological belief. By presenting such views as established orthodoxy and suggesting there is no scope for interpretation, there is an increased risk that the audience may understand the statements as calls to action to commit crime or disorder.” (https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/24258/section_3_2016.pdf) page 4 point D. This statement reflects the consequences of religion taken to extremes that involve violence and hate. The ethical action taken by Ofcom is to prevent those from encouraging others to incite violence to harm and torment those who follow different beliefs.
When speaking about crime, disorder, hatred and abuse, the regulators said this “Radio services should not provide a platform for people to express views, unchallenged, which might be likely to encourage crime or lead to disorder, including hate speech.” (Page 4 point E). What it states is that it is our responsibility as radio broadcasters to understand who to avoid putting in a broadcast as some wish to use the platform to express views that can be damaging for a certain group of people.
To prevent having any disorderly conduct on my show, I will first ensure that the guests don’t express any sort of violence towards anyone and keep the broadcast as an open conversation with an open debate.
When recording my radio, I will be needing to use music and sound effects to make my radio programme more appealing for the audience, this is also a conventional technique used that can be found in almost all radio shows. When finding music and sound effects, my top priority will be to ensure it is non-copyrighted and obtained from a legal website such as Royalty Free Music.
If I make the mistake to use someone’s copyrighted music, the creator will have the legal advantage and have the ability to sue and take down the programme. This will also stop me from distributing my radio programme on the broadcast and the Internet as I would only receive more copy strikes. The brief also states that all content must be original, which prevents me from using other people’s work for my own gain.
When conducting interviews, ensuring that the topic doesn’t insult a certain person or spread false statements that would damage the person’s work and social life is crucial for the programme’s success. When mentioning someone’s name and then speaking with the intent to insult and disrespect that specific person whilst using false statements can be damaging for the both the reputation of the victim and the programme. As the show is prerecorded, that will give me the chance to ensure there isn’t any examples of libel that could affect anyone in a negative by using editing in post-production.
As I will be broadcasting my radio, there will be listeners at all times and radio doesn’t have a scheduled watershed that allows the people on the programme to use profane language. Ofcom set regulations on the occasion that something would happen, this is what the had to say “Ofcom expects broadcasters to monitor, as appropriate, all output as broadcast. In the event that offensive language is broadcast at a time when children are particularly likely to be listening, the broadcaster should apologise, as appropriate, at the earliest opportunity, to mitigate any offence.”(https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/40541/offensive-language.pdf) page 5 point 21. As the regulators state, it is a problem that is sometimes difficult to prevent, which is why apologising on air after it happens is the broadcasters responsibility. If the language is continuously used without consideration for the listers complaints, Ofcom will then need to take action on the radio programme and broadcasters.
When broadcasting on to a radio programme, there are many ethical issues that must be avoided. These can be subjects like religion, crime, disorder, hatred and abuse. This is what the regulators Ofcom have to say about religion “Broadcasters should take care to avoid the broadcast of unambiguous statements which support acts of violence where those statements derive from or are presented as reflecting religious texts and theological belief. By presenting such views as established orthodoxy and suggesting there is no scope for interpretation, there is an increased risk that the audience may understand the statements as calls to action to commit crime or disorder.” (https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/24258/section_3_2016.pdf) page 4 point D. This statement reflects the consequences of religion taken to extremes that involve violence and hate. The ethical action taken by Ofcom is to prevent those from encouraging others to incite violence to harm and torment those who follow different beliefs.
When speaking about crime, disorder, hatred and abuse, the regulators said this “Radio services should not provide a platform for people to express views, unchallenged, which might be likely to encourage crime or lead to disorder, including hate speech.” (Page 4 point E). What it states is that it is our responsibility as radio broadcasters to understand who to avoid putting in a broadcast as some wish to use the platform to express views that can be damaging for a certain group of people.
To prevent having any disorderly conduct on my show, I will first ensure that the guests don’t express any sort of violence towards anyone and keep the broadcast as an open conversation with an open debate.
D1. Justify how the codes and conventions of the radio genre are embedded within the planned content
Example 1
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Example 2
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Example 3
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Within my radio production I planned to have a panel of guests, Vox pop questions and music bridges between questions. All of these codes and conventions can be found within other media products such as the three shown above, all three products are from the BBC and they have discussions on the different subjects.
Vox pop/panel : In the first example above they talk to two opposing views on a controversial topic which concerns the veterans of the military and wether showing a police man showing support for the troops should be prohibited. As the BBC always aims to have an unbiased conversation having two opposing views would be necessary as many people in the public may agree with one and not the other. The presenter gives them both relatively the same questions, for example asking if they agreed with the actions that the police man took after confronting the supposedly offended man. The presenter is seen to ask both the guests if they agree with each others statements to create a more one to one conversation between each other. Vox pop question are shown to be good to use when the people sitting down have an opposing view to each other as it allows the guests to be on the same page of the subject, it is also good for getting opinions from multiple people who have a similar opinion.. I will be using Vox pops for my radio show as I am interested in understanding who students feel about the education in place.
Interviews : Another important convention that I found in example number 3 is the use of having people call in to have an interview. In this radio show the presenter had some people call in to talk about how they felt about the latest debate concerning home schooling for children. The presenter gave an introduction to the caller and gave an interview on air, before beginning the interview the presenter already had some preparation for the question that he will be asking such as what do you think and who do you think it will affect. Having interviews will be important for my radio show as I will be wanting to discuss the British school system with some students, using someone important as my interviewee can help have a better discussion as that person would be speaking from a more professional perspective.
Introduction and Standard out cue : As shown in all three of the example, having a intro and a standard out cue for my radio show is necessary so the audience know what show they are listening to. Within the intro I will also be including an introduction for the presenter as the audience may be wanting to know if they recognise the speaker. I will also be including a standard out cue at the end of the radio show. I have noticed that many radio shows do not say goodbye to the listeners, instead the presenter tells them what will radio show be playing next or inform the audience about a different episode from the same show if they are interested.
Music (songs and beds): In example number two, the radio show play music in the background when the guests and presenter are speaking. The music bed would be put in place as the radio producer would want the audience to be entertained whilst listening to the conversation. Adding some music in the background can also help set the mood for the radio show. In one of the examples, the presenter has two separate famous band members to take a quiz about their own music. During the radio show, upbeat modern party music is played in the background that help set the light and humorous mood for the conversation. For my radio show I will be adding in some music beds to lighten the mood or break the ice when speaking to the guests. The music bed will be slightly faded so the audio from the guests’s vocals is still audible.
Vox pop/panel : In the first example above they talk to two opposing views on a controversial topic which concerns the veterans of the military and wether showing a police man showing support for the troops should be prohibited. As the BBC always aims to have an unbiased conversation having two opposing views would be necessary as many people in the public may agree with one and not the other. The presenter gives them both relatively the same questions, for example asking if they agreed with the actions that the police man took after confronting the supposedly offended man. The presenter is seen to ask both the guests if they agree with each others statements to create a more one to one conversation between each other. Vox pop question are shown to be good to use when the people sitting down have an opposing view to each other as it allows the guests to be on the same page of the subject, it is also good for getting opinions from multiple people who have a similar opinion.. I will be using Vox pops for my radio show as I am interested in understanding who students feel about the education in place.
Interviews : Another important convention that I found in example number 3 is the use of having people call in to have an interview. In this radio show the presenter had some people call in to talk about how they felt about the latest debate concerning home schooling for children. The presenter gave an introduction to the caller and gave an interview on air, before beginning the interview the presenter already had some preparation for the question that he will be asking such as what do you think and who do you think it will affect. Having interviews will be important for my radio show as I will be wanting to discuss the British school system with some students, using someone important as my interviewee can help have a better discussion as that person would be speaking from a more professional perspective.
Introduction and Standard out cue : As shown in all three of the example, having a intro and a standard out cue for my radio show is necessary so the audience know what show they are listening to. Within the intro I will also be including an introduction for the presenter as the audience may be wanting to know if they recognise the speaker. I will also be including a standard out cue at the end of the radio show. I have noticed that many radio shows do not say goodbye to the listeners, instead the presenter tells them what will radio show be playing next or inform the audience about a different episode from the same show if they are interested.
Music (songs and beds): In example number two, the radio show play music in the background when the guests and presenter are speaking. The music bed would be put in place as the radio producer would want the audience to be entertained whilst listening to the conversation. Adding some music in the background can also help set the mood for the radio show. In one of the examples, the presenter has two separate famous band members to take a quiz about their own music. During the radio show, upbeat modern party music is played in the background that help set the light and humorous mood for the conversation. For my radio show I will be adding in some music beds to lighten the mood or break the ice when speaking to the guests. The music bed will be slightly faded so the audio from the guests’s vocals is still audible.