This book is written for students enrolled on media production courses in further and higher education which include modules in radio broadcasting. It is particularly well suited to students in the United Kingdom who are taking BTEC Nationals and Higher Nationals, or OCR Nationals, or similar post-school vocational media programmes.That said, this book contains much that radio trainers and trainees outside the context of mainstream education, and even of the UK, will also find helpful. The rules and conventions may vary, but the skills required to do the job are much the same everywhere. The emphasis is upon the practical issues that arise when you, the student, are experiencing for the first time the challenge of working as a member of a team to launch and run a broadcast or internet radio station, and you are being assessed on how well you do.

A comprehensive introduction for students of media studies, this third edition of The Media Student's Book has been thoroughly revised and updated in response to feedback from lecturers using the second edition, and now focuses on the higher education syllabus more than ever before.It covers all the key topics encountered at undergraduate level and provides a detailed and clear guide to concepts and debates. Key features include:* think points and discussion points to get students really engaging with the topics* lists of useful web sites, resource centres and suggestions for further reading to encourage additional study* follow-up activities and essay questions which can be used to set tutorial work*marginal terms, definitions and cross references to provide clear explanations of key concepts and complex theories* case studies throughout taken from advertising, films, radio, television, newspapers, magazines, photography and the Internet to ensure students are exposed to a rich range of media forms.Including a glossary of key terms for quick reference and revision, this third edition will be used by lecturers as a flexible teaching resource and by students to aid independent study.

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Today’s broadcasting students need a well-balanced, hands-on, and relevant guide to the radio industry. Digital Radio Production provides exactly that, and more. Employing a holistic approach, Connelly shares his 20 years of experience and invaluable insights on the production person’s role in a radio station. His extensive knowledge of sales, promotion, programming, announcing, and social media is thoughtfully revealed within the structures of both large and small markets. The text also focuses on the latest technologies and trends in combination with core concepts vital to a successful career in radio. Fully updated, the Third Edition enhances students’ technical skills and knowledge of digital audio, recording, storage, audio processing, and special effects. Each chapter features suggested activities outside the classroom, key informative websites, and a glossary of industry terms. The text is accompanied by 93 audio examples of virtually every aspect of radio production (from microphone techniques to commercial production samples), an outstanding selection of production music that can be creatively reworked and transformed, and a custom studio-tracking session with suggested activities. Access audio examples, production music, and a custom studio-tracking session here.