COURSE TITLE: Radio and Podcast Production

Course Code: JM 213 Credit Value: 3 Credits

Contact Hours

• Lectures: 2 hours/week

• Practical / Radio Studio & Production Laboratory: 2 hours/week

Duration: 15 Weeks (One Semester) Prerequisite: JM 116 – Digital Media Production I

1. Course Description

This course introduces students to the principles, techniques, and professional practices of radio broadcasting and podcast production. Students develop competencies in audio storytelling, programme planning, scriptwriting, voice presentation, interviewing, field recording, studio production, audio editing, and digital distribution.

The course examines the characteristics of radio as a communication medium, programme formats, audience engagement, broadcast ethics, and emerging trends in on-demand audio media. Students gain practical experience in producing news bulletins, talk shows, interviews, documentaries, features, and podcast episodes using professional recording equipment and digital audio production software.

Practical studio and field sessions simulate professional broadcast environments, enabling students to work collaboratively through the complete audio production workflow—from concept development and recording to editing, mixing, and publication.

The course prepares students for advanced study and careers in radio broadcasting, podcast production, multimedia journalism, audio storytelling, and digital media production.

2. Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain the principles and evolution of radio broadcasting and podcasting.

2. Plan and produce professional radio and podcast programmes.

3. Write scripts appropriate for radio news, features, interviews, and documentaries.

4. Demonstrate effective voice presentation and announcing techniques.

5. Record, edit, mix, and publish high-quality audio productions.

6. Apply interviewing techniques suitable for broadcast journalism.

7. Apply ethical and legal standards in audio production and broadcasting.

8. Work collaboratively in a professional radio production environment.

3. Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Explain the role of radio and podcasting in contemporary media.

• Develop programme concepts for diverse audiences and broadcast formats.

• Write clear and engaging scripts for radio and podcast production.

• Demonstrate professional announcing, interviewing, and presentation skills.

• Record, edit, and mix digital audio using industry-standard software.

• Produce radio news bulletins, interviews, talk shows, and podcast episodes.

• Apply professional broadcasting ethics and legal standards.

• Present a professional audio production portfolio.