Radio Workshop
Course Outline:
The Radio skills Workshop is a fun and engaging introduction to a wide range of radio broadcasting skills, presented by your local community radio station, Radio Northern Beaches. The radio course is aimed at people who are interested in potentially presenting their own weekly show at Radio Northern Beaches, people interested in broadcast media as a career, or anyone looking for a fun and challenging weekend experience!
The day includes sessions covering:
• What is community radio?
• The fundamentals of interviewing
• How to plan and create your radio show
• Radio drama with the Radio Players
• The fundamentals of broadcast presentation and panel operation
• An introduction to digital audio editing
• Experiential sessions on microphone technique
• At the end of the day everyone participates in a live to air show!
"After completing the workshop, participants are welcome to join Radio Northern Beaches and make a regular radio program or be involved in other aspects of operating the radio station (regular membership fee applies). Free formal training is provided for members, 1 night a week for 4 weeks to get started."
Maximum 10 students per workshop. No pre-requisites. Sorry, no concessions.
Please note an enrolling student between the ages of 15 - 17 yrs old must be accompanied by an adult for the day.
Please Bring:
• Notepad & Pen
Fee includes Morning Tea and Lunch
About the Tutor:
Radio Northern Beaches is a community radio station for the Northern Beaches community and run by, the Manly-Warringah Media Co-operative. All of the members are volunteers.
The Co-op was formed in 1975 and is set up to cover all types of media: radio, television, film, print, and Internet. Although the Co-op's aims embrace all forms of media, most member's energies are currently directed to radio.
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.
Course testimonials:
- I enjoyed the enthusiasm and comprehensive knowledge shown by the presenters and the fun learning environment
- Learning about how a radio station works and getting helpful insights and tips from other presenters.
- It was an enjoyable and informative day. Listening to some of the program presenters made it easy to understand what is involved and how much time it takes to present a regular radio show. Andrew and Sharon were fantastic hosts and clearly do a lot of work keeping the station alive. I'm looking forward to getting more involved with the station.
- I loved the course...Packed with information, a wonderful pro of a trainer in Andrew and the opportunity to experiment. Also -so much fun meeting the inspiring staff....tempted to give it a try :) Many thanks! Muffy
- Such an interesting and fun workshop - and a great way to support our local community radio!
- Great learning experience
- I was really amazed at just what a great Radio Northern Beaches, I had no idea it was so extensive. I would very much like to continue with the next phase. The instructors were really lovely and explained everything very well. It was a broad learning for me and I am really pleased I attended.
- A great day spent getting an overview of what is involved in putting together a radio show for community radio, and much more. Gave me lots to think about!
- Great intro. Looking forward to learning the detail. Thankyou
- Really enjoyed the workshop, it was incredibly information. Loved the format of the training, with knowledgeable trainers.