Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor Lecturer and tutor
Dr Virginia Madsen
Contact via Email or use iLearn to contact
10 Hadenfeld Ave, 10HA 191J
TBA. Also by appointment
Tutor, lecturer
Jessica Minshall
Contact via Email or via iLearn
10 Hadenfeld Ave (office, TBA)
TBA
Jessica Minshall
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MCrInd or MMediaComm
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides students with knowledge of principles and practices of audio production and broadcast radio production. The unit covers radio programming, production and podcasting using local, national and international examples. Practical workshops will incorporate skills and techniques of devising and presenting radio program material including: making location recordings, conducting pre-recorded location and studio interviews, exploring techniques and practices of radio journalism, programming, scripted voice segments, promotion, entertainment, and feature package production using state of the art digital recording/editing/mixing software. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
These are serious penalties that will substantially alter your final grade and even determine whether you pass or fail this unit. Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date. If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Interview | 25% | No | 29/08/24 11.55pm |
Audio Feature | 35% | No | 04/10/24 11.55pm |
Audio Program | 40% | No | 08/11/24 11.55pm |
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 29/08/24 11.55pm
Weighting: 25%
Students will plan, record and edit an interview.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 04/10/24 11.55pm
Weighting: 35%
Students will research, record, write and construct a feature story or other creative audio piece in sound.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 42 hours
Due: 08/11/24 11.55pm
Weighting: 40%
Students will collaborate to create an audio program. This will also include a written reflection component.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
DELIVERY METHODS
This Unit uses Lectures and Workshop/Tutorials. This Unit introduces a range of technologies/tools, digital audio softwares, and will provide instruction in these and in the craft of making and presenting audio material and programs designed for radio, podcast and other audio media dominant forms, eg for download or accessed online. Professional and crafted podcasting forms, techniques and skills are modelled and taught to students.
Lectures and Tutorials/Workshops commence in Week 2. It is essential to attend all classes (online or in person) and participate using iLearn each week. NB: Lectures will be recorded on Echo360 but it is advisable to attend online/in person in lecture room, as the lecture will have interactive elements. Face to face classes will not usually be recorded.
Technical Assistance and support is provided in usually the first hour of the Tutorial/Workshops (whether in person on campus or via Zoom link) and students need to be able to attend these throughout the semester. A member of the technical support team will assist and there is a Help line for all technical issues, provided on iLearn. We have a dedicated technical team that support classes. Other tutors may assist with technical demonstrations and give guest lectures or take tutorial classes. If possible for the student, the Face to face on campus option is strongly advised. Please contact the Convenor if you would like to know more.
CORE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
OTHER EQUIPMENT and relevant software (eg Pro Tools, and Adobe Audition) is available with/at our facilities or as licenses. Portable gear can be booked: egs microphones and kits, including the Zoom H5 or H6 Portable Audio Recorder or similar. For online enrollment other software options may be suggested at no, or minimal, cost, and licenses made available for Pro Tools. We may also suggest additional low cost options for useful software and/or recording, but this is not necessary to create work in this unit. Students will be able to borrow equipment if they can pick up at 10 Hadenfeld Ave, Macquarie University. See iLearn and lecture 1 (in Week 2) for most up-to-date details.
Programs to audition, or other suggested training reading materials will be communicated via iLearn and via Leganto or library links. Generally these will be all free. See iLearn for full details, and consult the following list.
USEFUL AND RELEVANT READINGS (in library) helpful for assessment reflections, building knowledge of the field and craft skills
See iLearn for full schedule. This unit will cover audio production and craft skills to make programs individually and in teams, and of varying types and genres and most highly applicable to podcast, broadcast or web radio, audio fiction (eg in audio books) and other forms of audio-only or audio-dominant productions, publication and dissemination. Craft skills covered include: recording speech, actuality in the field and interviewing; editing speech and sound production or design for programs and podcasts and related media; voice presentation, performance/direction, and communication with voice/s; program content/topic research and audio journalism, reportage and broadcast forms training; production/direction/creative composition, structuring and compiling of programs and works intended for mass or niche audiences; contextual and historical understanding of audio, broadcast radio and podcast/download or streaming audio media in Australia and internationally - with foci on current and emergent forms across platforms; also the craft, industry and art, plus trends, issues; and an introduction to radio, podcast, creative sound and sound studies.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
This unit has not substantially changed from 2023. It was offered externally in online mode in 2022 however. Face to face mode is advised, and preferable with all students enrolled in on-campus classes in 2023. If you are able to come to campus in 2024 (lectures can still be accessed online), this is preferable; however, the online option for tutorials will be continued if there is demand from students requiring this mode. Access to studios and equipment for assessments is still an option for online externally enrolled students if they can visit the campus, otherwise various options will be discussed, and online software licenses made available. Always consult updates and guidance in iLearn, or in early Lectures.
Unit information based on version 2024.01R of the Handbook