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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
FTV3952	Radio Production	Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NİLAY ULUSOY
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor ERHAN KONUK
Course Objectives:	The main objective of the course is to give vision on the general rules of radio production. Although this is not a course about creating a radio programme, students will also experience the making of a radio programme.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Have general knowledge about a radio station
2. Will be able to define the concept of radio production and know the rules of radio production.
3. Will be able to identify the job definitions of all the staff working in the production department (e.g. producer, programmer, programme host, dj, editor etc.)
4. Have general knwledge about the broadcasting, montage and production studios.
5. Will be able to name programme types and differentiate live and recorded broadcasting.
6. Experience making a radio programme.
7.Share the experiences of famous radio programmers.

Course Content

Course Content (English):
The course covers essential information about radio stations, the concept of radio production, job definitions of production department staff, broadcast editing and production studios, as well as the differences between program types and live versus taped broadcasts. Students gain hands-on experience in producing a radio program while also benefiting from the insights shared by renowned radio hosts.

Teaching and Evaluation Method (English):
Instruction is delivered through interactive lectures, case studies, and project-based learning, while student performance is evaluated through written exams and practical projects.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is Production? General rules of production.
2)	The Equipment
3)	The Studio
4)	Editing
5)	Types of shows and programs
6)	Making a radio program
7)	Practice in the studio (Different styles of presentation)
8)	Visiting a radio station
9)	Practice in the studio (Different styles of presentation)
10)	Different styles of radio broadcasting (internet radio)
11)	Practice in the studio
12)	Meeting famous Turkish radio broadcasters
13)	Visiting a radio station
14)	Practice in the studio

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	McLeish, R. (2013). The Radio Production Handbook (3. Baskı). New York: Routledge.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Midterms	2	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	4	3	12
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Midterms	2	8	16
Final	1	5	5
Total Workload			117

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To prepare students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practices, and the innovative use of both traditional and new media	2
2)	To be able to explain and define problems related to the relationship between facts and phenomena in areas such as Advertising, Persuasive Communication, and Brand Management
3)	To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising
4)	To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising
5)	To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.
6)	To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective
7)	To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising
8)	To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising