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:
- This was one of the best workshops I have participated in. Value for money, a wealth of experience shared, great facilitation, hospitality and variety of speakers. Can’t wait for the next part of the journey. Thank you Andrew, Sharon & team nbr! Ramsina Lee
- Learning about how a radio station works and getting helpful insights and tips from other presenters.
- It was interesting and refreshing since it really connected with me as something I could do, enjoy and get value out of going forward. It created so many ideas in my head and gave me confidence that I could do it if I put my mind to it.
- Great workshop, inspiring presenters and a great supportive community. The day presented great insight into community radio and the role it plays in the community. It was so much fun going live and great to meet so many inspiring individuals with diverse interests.
- I am very grateful that this facility is available for individuals to take up the opportunity to learn the possibility of establishing a radio programme if you would like to. It is wonderful that the community college continues to offer various courses, we are very fortunate.
- Lots of nice, passionate, knowledgeable people. Fellow students passionate as well!!! The venue (radio northern beaches) was appropriate, although not spacious. This was EASILY made up by the quality & volume of the catering and the organisation of the workshop; which was very smooth. Those who ran the day were attentive, pleasant and very interactive. Plenty of hands-on and practical help. Well done.
- Andrew is an exceptional presenter, and his workshop was engaging, informative, and highly recommended.
- Really enjoyed the workshop, it was incredibly information. Loved the format of the training, with knowledgeable trainers.
- So good! Thank you!
- I enjoyed the practical experience