Media
Unit 55 Talk and Music Radio Production
Unit Recording Sheet
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Unit Title / Talk and Music Radio Production / Unit Code / K/504/0480 / Year / 2 / 0 / 1
Centre Name / Thomas Gainsborough School / Centre Number / 1 / 9 / 3 / 1 / 9
Candidate Name / Candidate Number
Assessment Criteria / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Pass / Merit / Distinction
Learning Outcome 1:
Understand existing talk and radio music programmes
P1: Learners explore a radio station that broadcasts talk and music radio, including:
a) Programme type(s)
b) Genre(s)
c) Audience profile(s)
d) Production processes
e) Market share
Grade
Assessment Criteria / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Pass / Merit / Distinction
P2: Learners analyse one of the talk and music radio programmes broadcast by the radio station they have explored, including:
a) Running order
b) DJ’s/ Presenters
c) Content
d) Target audience
Grade
Assessment Criteria / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Pass / Merit / Distinction
Learning Outcome 2:
Be able to plan a new talk and music radio programme
P3:Learners plan for a new talk and music radio programme including:
a) intended radio station/broadcaster
b) target audience
c) content plan
d) running order
e) script
f ) production schedule
g) relevant legal and/or ethical issues
h) proposed scheduling time / M1:Learners create a detailed plan for a new talk and music radio programme. The content plan includes title medium, running time, and synopsis along with details of relevant planned content (such as music/guests/interviews/phone-ins/competitions/news/weather/travel reports etc) Appropriate suggestions are made for presenters/DJs that relate to the proposed production. / D1:Learners create a comprehensive plan for a new viable new talk and music radio programme and justify ideas in relation to current trends in UK radio. The mode of address for the planned radio programme is fully appropriate for the target audience. The production schedule is detailed and outlines the launch date, budget and possible funding opportunities that are realistic. Contingency plans offer viable alternatives to proposed activities in the production schedule.
Grade
Assessment Criteria / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Pass / Merit / Distinction
Learning Outcome3:
Be able to produce a new talk and music radio programme
P4: Learners record and edit a competent 5-minute extract from the planned talk and music radio programme by:
a) setting up appropriate equipment
b) following running order and content plan
c) following safe working practices
d) following production processes / M2:The 5-minute extract produced by learners is generally of a good technical standard and quality. Editing is proficient. / D2:The 5-minute extract produced by learners is generally of a high technical standard and quality. The final edit is generally skilful.
Grade
Overall Grade
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K/504/0480/URS
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations